2016 BCOV Championship Show Results
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Basenji Club of Victoria 1966-2016 th 48 Championship Show In Memory of John Forbes Saturday 5th March 2016 2015 Runner Up In Show and Best Opposite Sex above: Ch Bkela Kobi Askari 2015 Best in Show right: Ch Nonaym Bells Of The Congo Celebrating 50 Years of the Basenji Club of Victoria, Inc 1966-2016 ALL AUSTRALIAN JUDGING PANEL Basenji Club of Victoria, Inc 48th CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW In Memory of John Forbes To be held at: Bulla Exhibition Centre, Uniting Lane, Bulla, 3428 Melway Ref: 177 G9 Saturday, 5th March 2016 Breed Classes, Neutered Classes & General Specials: Mrs Doreen Duffin(Makuba Basenjis) Property Classes: Mrs Kay Eldred (Jebelmarra Basenjis) STEWARD: Ms Kathy Sproat V.C.A. REPRESENTATIVE: Mr M Lindsay. BCOV PRESIDENT: Mr David Veless SHOW SECRETARY: Mrs Cathryn Curnick SHOW MANAGER: Mr Tony Curnick CLUB SECRETARY: Mrs Cathryn Curnick TROPHY STEWARD: Ms Karen Ordar The Show Committee would like to thank Mr Perry Heaton for taking the official photographs of the winners on the day,Tony Curnick for taking the video footage, and Neale’s Spit Roast for the catering. JUDGING COMMENCES AT 9.30am with ORDER OF JUDGING: PROPERTY CLASSES LUNCH BREAK BREED CLASSES GENERAL SPECIALS All exhibitors & friends are invited to join us for lunch! An all-in lunch will be provided for all exhibitors! ERIC JOHN FORBES, or John as he He immigrated to Australia in 1972 and wasn’t long was known to us all, was born in South Africa in without a dog, buying the first of his many canine 1961. He didn’t speak much of his early upbringing companions that year. It might seem strange to as there were many lows, but there were also times imagine him with an Old English Sheepdog, but of love and laughter, and in recent years he enjoyed that was his first Australian show dog whom he the renewed contact with his family, visiting them showed throughout 1973. in South Africa on a few occasions. In the same year he ‘inherited’ a Basenji boy – this His family was involved in Rhodesian Ridgebacks was the start of his long association and love of the and German Shepherds in the early 50’s and his Basenji breed. love of dogs was evident to all from an early age. In the mid 1970’s John approached Marie Dymock of Africa Kennels – he was after a bitch of quality that he could found his Baagna Kennels with. He initially purchased Ch Afrika April Showers and then her daughter, Ch Afrika Cexe Cindy, and John always said that these two bitches provided the backbone for his success. Throughout the years Baagna dogs and bitches have been well represented in the winner’s circle. He had many wins with his dogs and was always proud to do well under ‘Basenji specialist judg- es’. He was extremely proud of Ch Baagna Justa Fella, who won six Best in Show awards including All Breeds, Hound and Speciality shows and the in Dogs NSW participating in many committees, prestigious Canberra Royal in 1988. Supreme Ch especially judges training, and he served as Vice Baagna Alpha Cheek was also a stand out in the All Chairman of Dogs NSW Board of Directors in Breeds ring, with many awards and achievements. 2007. He currently held 6 treasurer positions for His dogs are also well represented as Sire of the clubs at this time, and I know he will be hard for Day at the NSW Championship shows, and many clubs to find a replacement. kennels have been founded on either one of his John commenced his judges training in 1982 and stock or by using a Baagna Boy. John bred over 120 achieved All Breed status in 2005. He judged in champions and exported stock to many countries. many countries, was honoured to officiate at many John also supported another popular activity with specialities, and always enjoyed the challenge of Basenji owners throughout the late seventies and ‘finding the best dog’. He didn’t travel as exten- eighty’s – that of racing, and was tickled pink that sively as he wished, as with a kennel of dogs it was Ch Baagna Erastus ‘Brutus’, (owned by Deidre difficult to arrange. Once he retired he hoped to Jones) a multiple BIS winner, was also an outstand- travel more extensively but alas, this was not to be. ing performer in the field and attained a Grand I could go on and on with stories about John, but Champion Racing title. Not to be outdone, Ch I feel the most important thing to say was that he Baagna Lyka Lover (owned by Reg Dwyer) attained was a gentleman and a friend. Some may say that his obedience title of Companion Dog – no mean he was one eyed and dogmatic, but he certainly feat for a Basenji! believed in his dogs and tried to uphold a very high John held many positions in his 40 years with standard. I enjoyed many a long discussion with the NSW Basenji Club, most importantly that of him over a glass or two, but mostly over the phone. Treasurer and President for multiple terms. It was We agreed on some things and agreed to disagree in 1989 under the guidance of John, that the NSW on others, but he always respected what you had club took the important step of becoming incorpo- to say and if you asked for his opinion on a dog, he rated which was finally achieved in 1991. John was would give it. In later years he tempered this with a keen supporter of the club and always attended as “Are you sure you want my opinion?”, but he would many meetings as possible. He also assisted with always help anyone who asked. many other club activities, such as breed displays It has been very hard to write these words, but I and pet expos – carting breed paraphernalia and hope that I have given you an overview of John’s set designs to many locations. life and, if by chance I have misconstrued anything, Parades, Open Shows and Puppy picnics held at then it is my fault alone. the country estate of John’s (in the words of a past We shouldn’t feel sad that John’s life has ended. He editor) “Horsley Park” saw many get togethers of led a full and happy life right till the end, deter- Basenji folk. Bev Foye, Di Brooks and John hosted mined to battle on and be actively involved in the many social events and also provided overnight hobby he loved. accommodation to interstate visitors for the annual Basenji Championship show. These events were RIP Eric John Forbes a training ground for many new Basenji owners and were well known for their convivial and social aspects, as well as the serious business of evaluating and training the dogs. After John moved to Lon- donderry, the practice of open house for interstate visitors continued. He and Ida Bell loved enter- taining and many an after show dinner continued on around the table with a bottle or two of port. He was keenly interested in the promotion of ju- nior members of the dog world and worked tire- lessly encouraging and mentoring any junior who requested help. He was instrumental in the forma- tion of the Junior Kennel Club, and supported it right until the end. John was also heavily involved Trophy List BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW BCOV Trophy & Rosette Lillian Barker Perpetual Trophy RUNNER UP IN SHOW BCOV Trophy & Rosette OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW BCOV Trophy and Rosette Baagna Perpetual Trophy donated by Jogn Forbes BREEDER OF BEST IN SHOW Perpetual Trophy donated by Miss Kylie Delacourt in memory of Grand Ch Wazazi Trybal Image CHALLENGE DOG BCOV Trophy & Rosette CHALLENGE BITCH BCOV Trophy and Rosette Akrabu Perpetual Trophy RESERVE CHALLENGE DOG BCOV Trophy and Rosette RESERVE CHALLENGE BITCH BCOV Trophy and Rosette BEST MINOR PUPPY BCOV Trophy & Rosette Nonaym Perpetual trophy donated by Karen Ordar BEST OPPOSITE MINOR PUPPY BCOV Trophy & Rosette Nonaym Perpetual Trophy donated by Karen Ordar BEST PUPPY BCOV Trophy & Rosette Perpetual Trophy donated by Cathyrn Curnick BEST OPPOSITE PUPPY BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST INTERMEDIATE BCOV Trophy and Rosette Perpetual Trophy donated by Sarah Egan in memory of Ch Nonaym Hunka Magic BEST OPPOSITE INTERMEDIATE BCOV Trophy and Rosette BEST LIMIT BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST OPPOSITE LIMIT BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST STATE BRED BCOV Trophy and Rosette BEST STATE BRED DOG Perpetual Trophy donated by Karen Ordar BEST STATE BRED BITCH Perpetual trophy donated by Karen Ordar BEST OPPOSITE STATE BRED BCOV Trophy and Rosette BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED BCOV Trophy and Rosette BEST OPPOSITE AUSTRALIAN BRED BCOV Trophy and Rosette Kikongo Perpetual Trophy donated by Priscilla Hickie BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED BITCH Perpetual Trophy donated by Karen Ordar in memory of Ch Bedovin Sheza Fancygirl BEST OPEN BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST OPPOSITE OPEN BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST OPEN DOG Perpetual Trophy donated by Karen Ordar BEST VETERAN 7-10 YEARS BCOV Trophy and Rosette BEST OPPOSITE VETERAN 7-10 YEARS BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST VETERAN DOG 7-10 YEARS Perpetual trophy donated by C Curnick in memory of Ch Karamo Zinga Kitoko BEST VETERAN 10 AND OVER BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST VETERAN BITCH 10 AND OVER Perpetual Trophy donated by Trevor Clarke OPPOSITE VETERAN 10 AND OVER BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST NEUTERED IN SHOW BCOV Trophy & Rosette BEST OPPOSITE NEUTERED BCOV Trophy & Rosette CHALLENGE NEUTERED DOG BCOV Trophy & Rosette CHALLENGE NEUTERED BITCH BCOV Trophy & Rosette Trophy List for Property Classes BEST NEUTERED DOG Sash and Cash BEST NEUTERED BITCH Sash and Cash BEST HEAD: DOG Sash and Cash BEST HEAD: BITCH Sash and Cash BEST RED and WHITE COAT Sash and Cash BEST BRINDLE and WHITE COAT Sash and Cash BEST BLACK and WHITE COAT Sash and Cash BEST TRICOLOUR COAT Sash and Cash BEST OVERALL COAT Sash and Cash BEST GAIT Sash and Cash BEST TAIL and SET Sash and Cash BEST FEET Sash and Cash BEST OWNER/BRED/HANDLED Sash and Cash BEST INTERSTATE BRED Sash and Cash BEST BRACE Sash and Cash SIRE AND PROGENY Sash and Cash DAM AND PROGENY Sash and Cash BEST AFRICAN STOCK Sash and Cash BEST GENTLEMAN HANDLER Sash BEST LADY HANDLER Sash Our thanks also must go to our Judges, our Steward, our VCA Rep, our Ticket Writer & to the exhibitors (espe- cially our interstate and country friends) for their support, to our very kind mem- bers for providing such a beautiful lunch, and to Ms Karen Ordar for the lovely Trophy Table and to all who have assisted in any way in making this Champ Show a success.