Basset Griffon Vendeen Club

JUNIOR DOG (1,0)

1st Buchanan & Maclaren’s Tarmachan Mac Talla - 14-month-old of good type and balance. Correct head with long ears, beard and brows. Good layback of shoulder, level topline, good depth of chest and spring of rib. Well angulated rear. Correct rough coat. Moved freely with drive. Happy, typical hound. RBD

YEARLING DOG (1,0)

1st Collier’s Jayanel Alfabeti Spageti - Larger framed dog of good type. Masculine head with dark eye and good beard and brows. Clean neck flowing into well laid-back shoulders. Level topline with well muscled loin, well-sprung ribs and good depth. Well bent stifle, good bone and straight forelegs. Harsh coat. Moved out freely with an easy, ground-covering stride. BD & BOS

OPEN (4,0)

1st Buchanan & Maclaren’s Ch Tarmachan Tre Valli - Masculine dog of good type. Head of correct proportions. Clean neck, well-laid shoulders, well-chested with short loin and level topline. Straight forelegs, well-angulated hindquarters. Moved freely and won the class on correct rear movement.

2nd Cooper & O’Brien Ch Jaya Royal Affair at Katillien - Larger framed dog needing more substance through the body. Masculine head, well-defined, dark eye. Clean neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Good spring of rib and level topline. Harsh, weather-resistant coat. Straight forelegs, well-angulated hindquarters. Moved freely with purpose.

3rd McGregor’s Claela Lets Drink A Toast - Pleasing dog with a masculine head and dark nose. Clean neck into well-laid shoulders. Short loin, compact body with good spring of rib and level topline. Well bent stifle, straight forelegs. Moved soundly.

VETERAN DOG (2,0)

1st Makey’s Multi Ch Gairside Good Lord JW ShCM ShCEx CW19 VW - Masculine dog, appealing in breed type and outline, with dark eye, correct muzzle proportions, and an intelligent expression. Clean neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, straight forelegs of good bone. Deep chest, short loin, and well-sprung ribs. Moderate rear angulation with a level topline on the move. Moved freely with drive and purpose. BVD, BVIB & Best Veteran in Show

2nd Bailey & Yates’ Ch/IR Ch Tarmachan Ice Cool VW - Pleasing head with correct skull, slightly short in foreface. Clean neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Compact, well-balanced body with deep chest, short loin, and level topline. Moderate rear angulation providing drive. Moved freely and soundly with purpose.

PUPPY BITCH (2,1)

1st McGregor’s Goudoulait Du Greffier Du Roi avec Claela - Seven-month-old puppy, still developing and needing time to mature. Dark eye with good ear set, and pleasing length of muzzle with well-defined beard and brows. Clean neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Straight forelegs, good depth of chest, and level topline. Moved well for age. BPB & BPIB & Reserve Best Puppy In Show

OPEN BITCH (6,0)

1st Buchanan & Maclaren’s Ch Tarmachan Clootie Dumpling - Feminine bitch of correct breed type and balance, standing out in outline. Head with well-defined muzzle, dark eyes, and clean neck. Straight forelegs with good bone and tight feet. Deep chest, well-sprung ribs, short loin, and excellent hindquarters. Harsh coat of correct texture. Correct height-to-length ratio. Moved freely with good reach and drive. BB, BOB & Best In Show

2nd Roberts’ Ch Tarmachan D’ora Ligure - Lovely feminine balanced bitch with a clean head, correct eye, and good ear length. Straight forelegs of adequate bone with tight feet. Deep chest and well-sprung ribs, level topline, moderate rear angulation. Harsh, weather-resistant coat of correct texture. Moved out well. RBB, RBOB & Reserve Best In Show

3rd Bailey & Yates’ Wilmit Mirabelle for Boneveon - Feminine bitch with gentle expression and low-set folded ears. Clean head with good beard and brows, dark eye, and well-set ears. Straight forelegs, deep chest, well-sprung ribs, short loin, level topline, and well-bent stifle. Moved soundly.

VETERAN BITCH (4,2)

1st Buchanan & Maclaren’s CH/NLD/INT CH Tarmachan Ice Diamond BWBE 18 BWNL 18 - 9½-year-old substantial bitch of lovely breed type, with a feminine head and well-set ears. Well-ribbed, straight front, and good bone. Short loin, moderate rear angulation, and level topline. Moved freely with purpose. BVB

2nd Roberts’ Tioga Opihr - Feminine bitch with good head, brow, and beard. Clean neck into well-laid shoulders. Deep chest, short loin, level topline, and moderate rear angulation. Moved freely, clearly enjoying her day out.