Southern Counties Canine Association

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)

Veteran Dog. Good class. 1. Multi Ch Gairside Good Lord JW ShCM ShCEx Cw19 VW. I have judged this male before and made him BOB in a nice entry. I saw nothing today to change my opinion. He is a quality male who despite his age is still on good form. Quality head with correct width and skull to muzzle proportions and prominent occiput. Good length of leathers which are fine of correct shape and correctly set. Correct slight Roman appearance to the bridge oh his nose which is well developed. Good front with nice bone, for perfection his feet could be a little closer knit. Good neck and shoulder. Well let down and with good development of sternum. Of correct length. Not in his best jacket, but forgave him this. Moved so soundly. Nice to see him again. BOB 2. Ch/Ir Ch Tarmachan Ice Cool VW. Another I have done well before. Pleasing head and expression. Good head proportions with correct ear set and leathers are of adequate length. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders. Nice front assembly. Slightly longer cast and longer in loin than 1 and a fraction straighter in stifle. Topline is correct and his tail is well set and of appropriate length. In good jacket. Moved well.

Puppy Dog.1 Jayanel Alfabeti Spageti. Quality male who is nicely made through. Pleased in head and expression. Good domed skull which is not too wide. Well-developed occiput. Strength in the muzzle. Well covered which completes his expression. Good bone. Could have a fraction more length of neck for me. Good topline. Has good fore chest development and is well let down. Of good length. Strong loin. Good hind quarters. Moved well. 2. Rocky Succession of Baron at Madifrey (Imp Pol). O/W. Different in type to 1. Not quite the head of 1. Nicely made through and of good proportions. Typey grand. Good bone. Correct topline. Well set tail of good length. Just would prefer a little more turn of stifle. Moved well.

Open Dog. 1. Soufriere Paserelle Bateau. This is a mature and well stationed male. Substantial dog who appealed for his overall proportions. Good head proportions and nice occiput. Would prefer a less round eye. Good neck and shoulder. Good sternum. Well ribbed back. Good topline. Prefer his coat a little harsher was a fraction woolly for me today. Moved ok in front but could be a little tidier going away. In good condition.

Veteran Bitch. 1. Ch Tarmachan Black Ice Ww18 VW. Another bitch I have done well for before. She still appeals in regard to her overall size, silhouette and overall substance for a bitch. Quality head of ideal proportions. Good dark oval eye. Well set narrow and fine leathers. Pleasing front with good breadth of chest and well-developed brisket. Well angulated rear. Sound mover.

Puppy Bitch. 1. Claela Laughter Is Timeless with Soufriere. This bitch is full of the joie De Vivre but this did make for hard work for her handler and indeed me. However overall, she is a nicely made bitch. Pleasing head and expression with correct skull to muzzle ratio. Good length of neck into well placed shoulder. Good bone and feet. A fraction longer in loin than ideal. Good hind quarters. When she decided to move, she was sound.

Open Bitch. 1. Ch Jayanel Peppermint Patty. New one to me. Liked her overall style shape and attitude. Good silhouette. Has a nice head with correct dome and prominent occiput. Beautiful eye and well-furnished head. Strength through the muzzle although for perfection I would like a little more length here. Lovely though the neck and shoulder. Good front. Well ribbed. Broad muscular loin. Correct tail length. In a super jacket. Might benefit from a smaller food bowl !. Moved so very soundly although flagged towards the end of the BOB competition. Nice bitch BB. 2. Wilmit Mirabelle for Boneveon. Different to 1. However, is a quality bitch with many attributes. Good head with a good domed skull, clean back skull and well-developed occiput. Preferred the length of neck and front on the first placed bitch. Good for overall body proportions. Good tail and tail set. Decent hind angulation. Moved well.