Introducing Jason...
Just where do you begin with a dog like Jason! He arrived from his breeder in September 1998 and little did we realise just how much he would change our lives. He was a consummate showman and is a delightful dog to live with.
Jason is named after Jason, a late ancient Greek mythological figure, famous as the leader of the Argonauts, and their quest for the Golden Fleece.
Normally a no-nonsense and independent boy, he can also be very mischievous, and when he wants a cuddle he wants it NOW! Then just as quickly again he'll have had enough cuddles and want to go outside again. As he is getting older however, he is demanding more and more cuddles.
Jason is a wonderful talker (especially at dinner-time), and he just loves his buddy Flame (aka Aust Ch Eilsta Qwyt Kutani). They have been best buddies for many years now and they are just like and old married couple; sometimes loving and affectionate cuddling up together on the sack bed, other times squabbling over who is going to be the first one in their kennel.
It's been wonderful watching their relationship over the years.
Now rising 11 years of age is still in very good condition for his age, and looks no more than 6 or 7 years old. He is a little slower than he used to be, but he still carries himself with that same arrogance he displayed as a show dog.
Puppies
Jason has produced three litters of puppies:
2002 litter (for Kambi Basenjis) out of Aust Ch Kambi Bairast Sokar
From these litters, Jason has produced:
Multiple All Breeds Best in Show winner MBIS/MRuBIS Aust Ch Mzalia Hidden Valley
3 Australian Champions
Multiple All Breeds Best in Group and Class in Show winners
Jason is available at stud to approved bitches. Please contact us for more information.
Show Record...
Jason was our first Grand Champion and our Specialty and All Breeds Best in Show winner. He gave us so many "firsts", and his career achievements make for impressive reading.
A natural born show off, the laid back persona he displays outside of the ring disappears once he goes through those gates. He stretches up his neck, goes up on his toes and says "I am here - I dare you not to look at me!" That combined with his wonderful posture and sublime movement ensured you would notice him in the ring.
The consummate showman and a pleasure to show.
In the Group and General Specials ring, he was clever enough however, to know when judge was not interested in him, and he would come out of the ring looking at me as if to say "what's going on here?" David and I would always find this a source of great amusement.
With nothing left to prove Jason has been retired from the ring for a few years now. He still comes out to make the occasional appearance in Veteran's Parades, where he still goes around the ring with that same arrogance and panache that he showed as a youngster.
Critiques...
"Robust red and white 7 year old of pleasing type and appearance who also moved well but not showing quite the same reach and power as the winner"
Dr Ron James (United Kingdom)
Basenji Club of New South Wales Inc Championship Show - 08 October 2005 2nd Place - Veteran Dog 7 - 10 Years
"2yrs r/w, light on his feet, in hard condition, well turned quarters, good tail set, went well"
Mrs Liz Cartledge (United Kingdom)
Basenji Club of New South Wales Inc Championship Show - 07 October 2000 2nd Place - Intermediate Dog Class
"Very handsome dog when standing and moving. Lovely size, head and expression. Good bone legs and very good hindquarters."
Mr Hans Lehtinen (Finland)
Basenji Club of New South Wales Inc Championship Show - 09 October 1999 JUNIOR IN SHOW
Click here to Show/Hide Jason's Extended Show Results
Summary of Results
2 x Best Exhibit in Show
1 x Best Exhibit in Specialty Show
2 x Runner-up Best Exhibit in Show
16 x Other Classes in Show
20 x Best in Group
13 x Runner-up in Group
94 x Classes in Group
105 x Best of Breed
44 x Runner-up Best of Breed
133 x Dog Challenge
75 x Reserve Dog Challenge
In Sweepstakes
1 x 1st Place
2 x 2nd Place
3 x 3rd Place
1 x 4th Place
Finalist 1999 SACA Autumn Festival Puppy Sweepstakes
Awards
1998/1999 Spitz Breeds Club of South Australia
Spitz Puppy of the Year
3rd Overall 2000/2001 & 2001/2002 Hound Club of South Australia
Hound of the Year
Specialty Show Highlights
2007 Basenji Club of Victoria Inc
2nd Place Veteran Dog 7-10 Years
Judge: Mr Stephen Wailes (Victoria)
2006 Basenji Club of Victoria Inc
3rd Place - Australian Bred Dog Class
(behind the Challenge & Reserve Challenge winners)
Judge: Mr Wayne Douglas (Victoria)
1st Place Veteran Dog 7-10 Years
Judge: Mrs Lyndall Black (Victoria)
2005 Basenji Club of New South Wales Inc
2nd Place Veteran Dog 7-10 Years
Judge: Dr Ron James (United Kingdom)
Shortlisted - Best Gait
Judge: Mr Norm Strathdee (New South Wales)
2005 Basenji Club of Victoria Inc OPPOSITE AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Jackson (Western Australia - Debrak Basenjis)
2004 Basenji Club of New South Wales Inc
Final 4 - State Bred Dog Class
Judge: Mrs Simon Parsons (United Kingdom) 1st Place - Best Gait
Judge: Mrs Barbara Skilton (New South Wales)
2003 Basenji Club of Victoria Inc 1st Place - Best Gait
1st Place - Best Interstate Bred
Judge: Mr Peter Frost (Victoria)
2002 Basenji Club of Victoria Inc 1st Place - Sires' Progeny
Judge: Mr R Beattie (Victoria)
2001 Basenji Club of Victoria Inc BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW
Judge: Mr Darren Bowey (Victoria)
2000 Basenji Club of New South Wales Inc
2nd Place - Intermediate Dog Class
Judge: Mrs Liz Cartledge (United Kingdom) 1st Place - Best Gait
Judge: Mrs Irene Terry (United Kingdom - Zizunga Basenjis)
2000 Basenji Club of Victoria Inc INTERMEDIATE IN SHOW
Reserve Challenge Dog
Judge: Mr Ken Pierce (Victoria)
1999 Basenji Club of New South Wales Inc JUNIOR IN SHOW
Judge: Mr Hans Lehtinen (Finland)
Final Cut - Best Head & Best Gait
Judge: Mr Peter Warby (New South Wales)
Specialist Show Highlights
2004 Hound Club of ACT Inc
Best of Breed
Judge: Mr Brian Daley (New South Wales)
2004 Hound Club of ACT Inc
Best of Breed
Judge: Mr Nigel Trainor (New Zealand)
1999 Hound Club of New South Wales Inc
Best of Breed
Judge: Mrs Romayne Strilka-Switch (United States of America)
Royal Show Highlights
2005 Royal Adelaide Show
2nd Place - Open Dog
Judge: Mr Fred Peddie (Canada)
2004 Royal Adelaide Show
3rd Place - Open Dog
Judge: Dr Goran Bodegard MD (Sweden)
2003 Royal Adelaide Show Reserve Challenge Dog
Judge: Mr K Terada (Japan)
2002 Royal Adelaide Show Reserve Challenge Dog & Runner-up Best of Breed
Judge: Mr Paolo Dondina (Italy)
2001 Royal Adelaide Show
3rd Place - Open Dog
Judge: Mr David Grimbly (Zimbabwe)
2000 Royal Adelaide Show Dog Challenge & Runner-up Best of Breed
Judge: Mr Jorge Nallem (Uruguay)
1999 Royal Adelaide Show BEST OF BREED
Judge: Mr Ramon Podesta (Chile)
