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Australia Day International Show – 25 Jan 2014

The first of two shows commemorating Australia Day. Today the judge was Mrs M Supronowicz (Poland) had a dog challenge line up of sire Ch Debrak On The Road Again  (Ringo) and two of his sons; Tambuzi the Sherpaof Annapurna (Tobi) and Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur). Dog challenge and Runner Up Best of Breed. was awarded to Ringo and reserve to Authur. Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) was awarded reserve bitch challenge and was later run for best minor puppy in group, Authur was run for best puppy in group.

Yarra Ranges Kennel Club – 11 Jan 2014

Ms E Caminade-Levault (Zimbabwe) officiated in the hound ring. She awarded Tambuzi The Isle Of Avalon (Arthur) the dog challenege and Runner Up Best of Breed and Tambuzi Sercret of Roan Inish (Willow) reserve bitch challenge.

South Eastern Kennel Club Show – 9 Jan 2014

A beautiful warm evening with no wind; it could not have been any more perfect for showing. Mr B Harris (New Zealand) officiating in the Group 4 (Hound) ring. Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) was awarded the dog challenge. Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) won her class. She went on to be awarded the bitch challenge and Best of Breed. Mr Harris also awarded Willow Best Minor Puppy In Group as with the night prior it was fantastic to take this award considering the quality in the line-up. Arthur was awarded Runner Up Best of Breed. Again the two top breed awards for the team - Well done kids!

South Eastern Kennel Club Show – 8 Jan 2014

The first of two night shows both with full international panels of judges. This show had Mr S Bessho (Japan) officiating in the Group 4 (Hound) ring. Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) was awarded the dog challenge. Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) won her class and then went on to be awarded the bitch challenge. Willow was awarded Best of Breed.  and was really happy with that result, but she followed it up with Best Minor Puppy in Group and against a quality line up of minor puppies. Arthur was awarded Runner Up Best of Breed.  The two top breed awards, a nice result for the two siblings.

Historic Maldon Kennel Club Show – 5 Jan 2014

Historic Maldon was our first show for 2014 due to car issues preventing attendance at other shows. Hound specialist Mrs Jane Millar (Vic) was the judge today. Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) took top breed honours with Best of Breed  at just over 6 months old. He followed that up with Best Puppy in Group. Sister Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) took reserve bitch challenge; her third consecutive reserve bitch challenge award, she was also keenly looked at and 'run' for best minor in group, but missed out to a very smart mini-wire. Well done Arthur!

Central Highlands Show – 28 Dec 2013

Mrs Lynette Brown (NSW) was the Hound Group judge today. Very pleased with how the 'kids' went with Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) winning the Puppy Class and being looked at for reserve dog challenge. Tambuzi Secret of Road Inish (Willow) was a little naughty gaiting but was awarded first in the minor puppy class. She went on to take her second reserve bitch challenge (BB2) again beating a Grand Champion along the way. I was even more thrilled for her to be awarded Best Minor Puppy in Group.

Castlemaine & District Show – 14 Dec 2013

After a few weeks rest from the show ring, we attended the Castlemaine & District Show today. The judge today was Mr Hearn (Vic). Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) again beat her brother Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) for Baby Puppy of Breed. Willow was given a very good look for Baby in Group but missed out to a very handsome Borzoi.

Wodonga Kennel Club – 23 & 24 Nov 2013

The wonderful weather at Wodonga was in contrast to the shows elsewhere in Victoria this weekend which saw heavy rain. The weekend started with Ch Debrak On The Road Again (AI) Ringo winning Best of Breed under Ms K Tosi (Qld). The next day Runner Up Best of Breed under Ms A Curran (SA), Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) and Tambuzi The Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) both won their classes. Willow out classed her brother for Baby Puppy of Breed.

Alexandra P&A Association Show – 9 Nov 2013

Today Mr G Markotany (Hound Specialist) officiated at the Alexandra P&A Association show. Both baby puppies; Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) and Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) both one their classes with Willow awarded baby puppy of breed. Their dad Ch Debrak On The Road Again (AI) (Ringo) was awarded Best of Breed and the took Runner UP to the Best Exhibit in Group (BIG2). Well done Team!

Sunbury Canine Club Show – 5 Nov 2013

The Sunbury Canine Club Show is the largest one day show in the Southern Hemisphere. 2013 attracted in excess of 2100 entries. The breed was judged by Mr A Czegledi (Hungary) he placed Ch Debrak On The Road Again (AI) (Ringo) reserve dog and Runner Up Best of Breed. Ringo has taken Best of Breed at this show for the previous 3 consecutive years so adding a runner up best of breed was a great achievement considering he is really badly out of coat. Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) was placed first in the baby dog class (3 entries) and Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) was placed first in the baby bitch class (4 entries). Willow took baby puppy of breed.

Vic Womens Dog Club Show – 4 Nov 2013

Thankfully the weather was on the improve as this show was held outdoors. The show is the precursor to the Sunbury Show and always attracts a good entry. The numbers this year 1601 dogs. The judge Dr D Dowling (USA) awarded Ch Debrak On The Road Again (AI) (Ringo) the dog challenge. Ringo then went on to win Best of Breed. Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Authur) took 2nd place in the baby dog class. His sister Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) went one better and won her class. She then went on to win baby puppy of breed. And followed this up with Best Baby Puppy in Group. A wonderful win with the numbers and quality of dogs presented at the show.

Hound Club of Victoria Show – 3 Nov 2013

Today the Hound Club of Victoria's Championship Show attracted 290 entries. Basenjis were in group 4C which was judged by Ms D Malenfant (USA).  Ch Debrak On The Road Again (AI) (Ringo) won reserve dog. Ringo was Best of Breed winner at the Hound Club of Victoria in 2010 and 2011. Ch Tambuzi The Rinpocheof Qinghai (Ruby) took out the bitch challenge. She followed this up by winning Best of Breed. Ruby had won best baby puppy in show at the 2012 show. Tambuzi The Isle of Avalon (Arthur) won the baby puppy dog class. Arthur's litter sister Tambuzi Secret of Roan Inish (Willow) won the baby bitch class. Both wins against competition.  Willow took out best baby of breed and was pulled out with the Basset Hound for best baby puppy in show - she was pipped to the post by the baby Basset. Ruby was also pulled out for best junior in show so all in all it was another day for the team!