Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

BASENJIS : National Dog Show 8 May 25

Judge: Sharon Sargent (Keriquel)

BEST OF BREED : 63 GRAY, Mr S & GRAY, Mrs S J Ch Jisgard Daydream Believer VW

Dog CC : 72 KNOWLES, Mrs S M Ch Tokaji Klassic Trickster At Sarawana VW

Res Dog CC : 65 HALLAM, Mr Patrick & KITE, Mrs Sue & GILLESPIE, Mr Am Ch Klassic's Cloudside Walker (Imp USA)

Bitch CC : 63 GRAY, Mr S & GRAY, Mrs S J Ch Jisgard Daydream Believer VW

Res Bitch CC : 73 KNOWLES, Mrs S M Ch Bushwacker Dragon Tattoo At Sarawana JW ShCEx O

Best Veteran : 63 GRAY, Mr S & GRAY, Mrs S J Ch Jisgard Daydream Believer VW

It is always a great pleasure and very interesting to judge the breed that was my first love but no longer show, so rarely see them between judging appointments. Some of the dogs today were ones I have judged previously but most of them were new to me. There are two observations I would like to make. Firstly, the breed in the UK seems to be losing the characteristic wrinkled head which is so important in giving the breed that unique appearance. Secondly I saw quite a few flat splayed feet which is a real concern.

I had to make quite a few compromises, which is not unusual when judging.

On the plus side coats were mainly fine and of good colour, and most of the dogs had good leg length.

Some Basenjis, particularly some of the younger dogs, seemed quite distracted and lacking in concentration so movement was difficult to assess, but it had been quite a long wait to get in the ring and it was mid afternoon before we could start judging so they had very possibly become bored by then.

Thanks to exhibitors for allowing the student judge to go over the dogs, which is a good system for prospective judges to gain hands on experience.

Class 17 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 18 MPD NO ENTRIES

Class 19 PD NO ENTRIES

Class 20 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 70 KNIGHTS, Mr D & STOKES, Mr J Lelaps Time Lord

R/W. Promising youngster who was a little unsettled on the day but had a good smooth stride when settled. Correct square outline, well balanced, level topline, lovely tailset and curl with good shelf. Good expression, small hooded ears.

Class 21 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 22 LD NO ENTRIES

Class 23 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 65 HALLAM, Mr Patrick & KITE, Mrs Sue & GILLESPIE, Mr Am Ch Klassic's Cloudside Walker (Imp USA)

R/W. Pleasing wrinkled head with dark almond shaped eyes, arched neck leading to correct front angulation, good feet and pasterns. Short level back, good tailset, strode out smoothly and with purpose, correct on the out and back. RCC.

2nd: 64 GRAYSON, Mrs E & CULLEN, Mr D Ch Bushwacker American Hustle At Embeau

R/W. Pleasing coat of bright colour, correct head proportions and expression, small hooded ears, good feet, balanced angulation, level topline, moved with a smooth stride. Close up to the winner.

3rd: 84 VESCAN, Ms C & Dr D Mawali New Kid On The Block

R/W. Slightly more compact than the first two and slightly broader in head. Balanced with a square outline, good tailset and curl, strode out well.

Class 24 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 72 KNOWLES, Mrs S M Ch Tokaji Klassic Trickster At Sarawana VW

Tri. One I have judged twice previously and placed well, today was absolutely his day. He sports a gleaming jet back coat, his outline and demeanour demand attention. Super length of leg, short back, scored in feet and pasterns with correct depth of chest and tuck up. His neck is proudly arched and leads to correct front angulation. Good head proportions although I would prefer a little more wrinkle. He moved beautifully with the correct long swinging stride and was correct on the out and back. I had no hesitation in awarding him the DCC.

Class 25 SBB NO ENTRIES

Class 26 MPB NO ENTRIES

Class 27 PB NO ENTRIES

Class 28 JB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 71 KNIGHTS, Mr D & STOKES, Mr J Lelaps River Song

R/W. What a super youngster of excellent breed type. Feminine, lovely head and expression with dark almond shaped eyes. Arched neck, excellent outline with correct angulation front and rear, short level back with high set tail, super tail and shelf. Outmoved the rest of the class. She was a contender in the challenge and should have a bright future.

2nd: 74 KNOWLES, Mrs S M Sarawana Dragon's Conquest JWR/W. Feminine with pretty head and good expression, well balanced, level topline, correct tailset, good feet and pasterns. Has great potential. Moved well when settled.

3rd: 62 ENGLISH, Mrs Miriam & ENGLISH, Mr Jonathan Aksaifleet Dada Dunia Of Torqmonky

R/W. Elegant youngster with lovely head showing good wrinkle, small hooded ears. At this stage not quite the balance of the first two but still plenty of maturing to do.

Class 29 PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 75 KNOWLES, Mrs S M Sarawana Dragonfire Rising

R/W. Feminine with pretty head, good wrinkle and earset, square outline, good depth of chest and tuck up, short back, good tailset and curl. Another youngster who was a little unsettled on the day.

2nd: 68 HOLLOWAY, Mrs Tatyana Aksaifleet Daydream Diana

R/W. Elegant outline, balanced angulation, good tailset, again a little unsettled on the day.

Class 30 LB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 66 HARDY, Mrs D & HALLAM, Mrs P Tokaji Memphis Belle

R/W. Feminine, attractive head with dark eyes, super outline with balanced angulation, level topline, good tailset and shelf, pleasing depth of chest and tuck up, moved well when settled.

2nd: 58 CASENTIERI, Ms Cj & Mr Tf The Impossible Girl Of Alchez

Tri. Slightly more compact than the winner although her outline is square. She is balanced with a level topline and good tailset, decent feet and pasterns.

Class 31 OB (8 Entries) Abs: 0

Super class, no doubt the first five will often change places.

1st: 73 KNOWLES, Mrs S M Ch Bushwacker Dragon Tattoo At Sarawana JW ShCEx O

R/W. I judged this lovely girl as a junior and said she would go far. Indeed she has achieved much since then, and is now entering her prime. Very feminine, exquisite head and expression, well set hooded ears, dark almond shaped eyes. Arched neck, correct and balanced angulation, short back, correct tailset, good feet and pasterns. Effortless movement in profile and true on the out and back. RCC.

2nd: 60 DUNSDON, Mrs Sarah Ch & Dutch Ch Mawali Four Get Me Not

R/W. Another lovely girl I have previously liked and who pushed the winner. Pleasing head and expression, arched neck, balanced angulation, super topline and tailset with double curl and good shelf. Moved with a swinging stride and was correct on the out and back. Good to see these girls I have liked as youngsters are now Champions.

3rd: 61 DUNSDON, Mrs Sarah Ch Mawali New York New York

R/W. Completed a lovely trio of girls who had similar attributes. Good balance and angulation, level topline, good feet and pasterns, moved with a good stride.

Class 32 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 63 GRAY, Mr S & GRAY, Mrs S J Ch Jisgard Daydream Believer VW

Tri. Incredibly, 12 years and 5 months of age! I judged her as a puppy at a breed club show and gave her BPB and was delighted to see her again. She is feminine and elegant, beautifully proportioned with lovely balanced angulation, level topline, excellent tailset and shelf. Super feet and pasterns and in such great condition she is obviously well exercised. Her head has the desired expression although, as to be expected and totally forgivable at 12 years old, not so much wrinkle now. Effortless flowing stride in profile and true on the out and back, hard to believe she is of senior years. CC, BOB, BV.

Proud to see her represent the breed so well in the Group and Veteran Group.

2nd: 67 HOLLOWAY, Mrs Tatyana Aksaifleet Russki Rose

R/W. Feminine, square outline with level topline, good feet and pasterns, balanced angulation. High set double curled tail and good shelf. Moved well.

3rd: 82 RICHARDSON, Mr P & WOOD, Miss M Ch Mombatongaempress Eugenie Of Cooperland (Imp)

Tri. Another lovely girl I have liked previously and pleased that she has fulfilled the potential I saw in her as a puppy. She is feminine with a lovely expression, super jet black coat, good tailset, angulation and balance, moved with a flowing stride.

Sharon Sargent (judge)