The Present At Dowjac Below are pictures of our current team of show dogs. Click on the image of any dog to be taken to its own page, with pedigree and more pictures plus recent show results.

Aust Ch Dowjac Miss Kay Keelula -   "Lulu" is currently our top bitch. We chose to use Aust Gd Ch, Multi Int'l Ch Morningwood Beaumont , over our Aust Gd Ch Dowjac Venus, and although there was only one puppy it was a succesful mating in our eyes. Lulu will be the foundation bitch for our future show teams, to be used with her cousin (and our current top dog) Aust Ch Dowjac Andre theGiant (Sire: Aust Gd Ch Dowjac Gentleman Jim), this will ensure the continuation of the bloodline of one of the most succesful Bassets in Australian show history, Aust Gd Ch Jimetta Loxley.  In the near future, Lulu, as well as our other show Bitch  Dowjac Jim Stone, will be mated with our new import, "Virgilio De Pinadam" (aka Virgil) from Spain, an exciting young tri-colour Basset.

Aust Ch Dowjac Andre theGiant: "Andre" is maturing nicely and has recently been recognised by top International Judges (and basset specialists) for the fine dog he is, with a "Best in Group" win over a very strong field, as well as multiple "Class in Group" wins. Whilst Andre is slightly more compact than the usual "typey" Basset currently filling the show rings, according to the Standard, he is technically close to ideal. His movement is fluid and effortless and he actually leads ME around the ring ! Strong and muscular, with excellent length of rib and extremely true and strong topline, Andre is a fine example of what a great bloodline, selective line breeding and a purpose built home can produce.

Virgilio De Pinadam:  "Virgil" has taken a long time to get here to Australia, thanks to our country's very rigorous quarantine laws. "Virgil is our first ever import and it is amazing what a difference there is between the average "Australian Basset" and the FCI version from the Southern area of the European Continent.   Our young boy has some fine dogs in his background, from both the Bassbar and van Hollandheim Kennels and we are very keen to introdcue those lines into ours and see what we can develop here in Australia.   Whilst he still has some maturing to do both physically and mentally, he looks nic on the move and will gradually make his mark here.

Dowjac Jim Stone "Chicken" is almost a carbon copy of her mother, Aust Ch Longbay Moon Stone (Ruby). She has an amazingly strong, straight and level topline, moves beautifully with excellent reach and drive, and has the most lovely temperament imaginable.   "Chicken" is only a handful of points off her Champion title, and has gained her points with almost exclusively "Best of Breed" placings.   Recently, at the Sunbury ABKC show (Australia's ;largest one-day show - over 3000 entries ...), Bassets were judged by American Basset Specialist Mr J Dok. There were 51 entries in Basset Hounds that day, as the Australian National Basset Show had been on 3 days earlier. "Chicken" won Best of Breed, and her Mother won Runner-up to Best of Breed ! An amazing testament to "their type".

Doyen Rumours nGossip: "Goss" is owned and Handled by Caitlin Vandenberg. The few little things Goss lacks in the way of "matching the standard", he more than makes up for in temperament - he is such a beautiful part of our family. Goss HAS had a few succesful shows, the latest at Castle Hill in Early May 2010 winning Best of Breed.

Aust Ch Doyen Rien de Rien: "Quinn" is owned and handled by Andrew Vandenberg and was bred by Pamela Bennet and Jil Dunckley of Doyen Afghans. Quinn has taken a little while to mature, but recently has begun to make his mark in the ring, with several impressive "Best of Breeds" and also "Best in Group" under South African Judges here in Australia. Andrew and Quinn have developed well and several long time, succesful breeders and exhibitors have commented on the fact that they are now looking the goods in the ring. As Quinn matures further, he will almost certainly become a force to be reckoned with in the Sydney show scene.