The Ofﬁ cial ULLETIN

The Basenji Club of America, Inc. BULLETIN - 1

Russella Bowen-Wilkerson • Jokuba Basenjis www.Jokuba.com - [email protected] • 803-408-1111

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EditorWanda PooleyCopy Editors

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Lisa MarshallCopy Coordinator

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The Offi cial

BULLETINof the Basenji Club of America, Inc.

ON THE COVER

2007 Affi liate Club Specialty Dates ............. 2AKC Delegate’s Report & AKC News ......... 39ASFA ACoD Report ................................... 24Basenji Briefs ............................................. 48Club & Publication Information ................. 56DFWBC Specialty Results .......................... 44Health Clinics, upcoming .......................... 51Junior Showmanship Tally ......................... 48LGRA Rankings ......................................... 47New Titles ................................................. 53Obedience Tally ........................................ 47OFA Reports .............................................. 52Perpetual Specialty Calendar ..................... 51

Departments

ADVERTISING – Display & CommercialDiane Coleman Award ................... 32-33Della Sehm .......................................... 31Jokuba Basenjis ..................................... 3Joy-Us Basenjis .................................... 46Meisterhaus .................................... 14-15New World Basenjis ............................ 11Slonaker, Jeff & Scotti .......................... 25Stilwell Basenjis.............................. 20-21Tanza Basenjis ............................... 28-29UnderCover Basenjis ............................. 7

Jokuba Basenjis ...................................C1Beaubri Basenjis ..................................C2Melar Basenjis .....................................C3Svengali Basenjis .................................C42007 BCOA National Specialty ........... 35AdventureLand Basenjis ........................ 9African Stock Proj. Books & CD .......... 47Ankhu Basenjis .................................... 23Basenji Club of SE Wisconsin ................ 6Canis Basenji ....................................... 47

President’s Message .......................... 2Treasurer’s Reports ........................ 5-6Editor’s Message ............................... 4

BCOA Business

Affi liate Club Columns ......................... 40-50Africa - Home of Our Basenjis ................... 10Basenji Native Traits-Preservation Project .......... 18BCOA AKC Trial ........................................ 49Breeders’ Forum ........................................ 22For the Health of Your Dog ......................... 8From Africa With Love .............................. 26Giraffe Named Arnieta .............................. 20God Bless the USDA ................................. 36Honing Fostering Skills .............................. 24Memoriam-Anne Rogers Clark ................... 34Refl ections ................................................ 16

Columns & Feature Articles

From Africa With Love -

Part 4th in a 4-Part series on pg. 26

October 13-19, 2007Pleasanton, CA

DC Jokuba-Asia’s Let Freedom Ring, - “Freedom” Sire: DC Jokuba-Meisterhaus E. Pluribus Unum x

Dam: Ch Jokuba UnderCover Alibi

Learn about basenji native hunting skills - pg. 18

Anja Strietzel describes her travel to the

Dark Continent - pg. 10

EPI

Find out what these mystery letters mean and how they can affect our dogs ~For the Health of our Dogs - pg. 8

Make your plans now!


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I am concerned that our show members didn’t get together and nominate judges for the 2010 nationals. Only one judge received enough nominations (10) for the regular class judging, and two people received enough nominations for

sweepstakes. The best way to get a name on the ballot is to work as a group. Get together at a dog show or club meeting and hash out who you want to judge, otherwise you have no grounds for complaining about who’s nominated! This is your club and you, each and every one of you, need to take the initiative to participate. This year, two of our board members, Karla Schreiber and Wanda Pooley, will be attending the AKC Parent Club Conference. They will participate in various forums, with many different aspects of dog clubs to choose between – Anti-Canine Legislation, Parent Club Communications, National Specialty, Breed Standards, How to Grow and Sustain Parent Club Membership. The legal forums and rescue forums will be particularly interesting. On display throughout the conference hours will be an Electronic & Print Resource room for displaying parent clubs’ publications and communication services. The delegates will submit a report about the convention for in a future Bulletin issue. I want to urge every member to keep abreast of the developing news concerning the ongoing Fanconi research. Bookmark the endowment web site, http://www.basenjihealth.org to stay current on the latest news. If you don’t have a computer, use one at your local library. Also, please remember that Dr. Gary Johnson is working on a marker-based test. He has enough information on the location for the mutant gene to provide us with this interim test. The research for the actual mutant gene will continue, but this marker-based test will provide us with a tool to use until the actual gene is located. This is, in my opinion, the most important research work that has taken place in basenji health in 35 years. The last time we had an important breakthrough was when the test for hemolytic anemia was developed. I hope each one of you read the section in last quarter’s Bulletin that covered the differences/contrasts between BCOA and the BHE (Basenji Health Endowment). It is important that each member understand that these organizations are not one and the same thing. The BHE will be doing the updates on the Fanconi testing, so all the information needed to do the testing, once the test is developed, will be on that web site.

Sally Wuornos

BASENJI CLUBOF AMERICA, INC.

2007 SpecialtiesThe following dates are from AKC’s corresponding date table

based on the affiliated clubs’ 2006 specialty date(s) unless otherwise notified of change of date by appropriate affiliated

club liaison. Information regarding venue, judges, show secretary/superintendent, etc. is updated as it is received from

affiliated club liaisons.

* Events listed are considered pending AKC approval until notification of approval received from the appropriate affiliated club

liaison.

Basenji Club of Cincinnati - May 25 & May 26* Greater Chicagoland Basenji Club - June 16* Willamette Valley Basenji Club - July 13 Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin - July 27 www.bcosw.org* Evergreen Basenji Club - August 3 & August 4 www.basenji.org/ebc/activities.html* Hoosier Basenji Club - August 18* Basenji Club of Northern California - October 20* Indian Nations Basenji Club - November 1* Basenji Fanciers of Greater Phoenix - September 14

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Freedom Does It All!DC Jokuba-Asia’s Let Freedom Ring

From being a show dog…….

To being a Mom!

To chasing bunnies………….

Freedom was bred to Ch Eldorado’s Terrarust Whirlwind. Thank you Pam and Sheila for taking such great care of Freedom while visiting the gang at Eldorado.

Russella Bowen-Wilkerson • Jokuba Basenjis • 803-408-3111 • [email protected] • www.Jokuba.com


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by Wanda Pooley

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: - 2nd quarter.

Hi Wanda, Just when I thought the Bulletin couldn't get any better, the current issue arrived. There is a lot of food for thought and enough to keep me reading until the next issue comes. I really appreciate the larger type. Now those of us who have gone through eye changes can enjoy reading the Bulletin and maybe the younger members won't go blind as fast. Keep up the good work, folks.--Mary Lou Kenworthy

THEN

Back in 1994 when I jumped on the band wagon to work on the 1996 national specialty, things were very different - communication-wise. We relied heavily on snail-mail and the telephone to work through all

the planning steps. That last year, when the phone bill arrived I usually beat a hasty retreat from the kitchen where my husband stood opening the mail. By the time my feet hit the second stair toward safety, I could hear his loud intake of breath as he read the phone statement. The speed of my decsent accelerated as if I heard nothing. BCOSW hosted the 1996 specialty and in a relative sense, most of us lived in close proximity. The Chair, Sally Wuornos, however, was 300 miles away. Drafts of the premium list, fl yer, etc. had to be mailed to the Chair for approval, because very few of us had email and fewer yet had conquered the mystery of the fi le attachment. I know that sounds hard to believe today, but what we had for electronic communications back then was considered almost magical. Even more challenging was that few in the group even owned a computer, much less knew how to use it to crank out all the material needed for a specialty. The necessity for having a host club back then was to assure some of the workers were in close proximity to each other and to the show site. In fact, it was the norm – a host group would have been the exception. The close proximity of the club members made it convenient to meet and discuss planning for one facet or the other of the specialty; since gasoline was under a dollar a gallon, travel to each other’s homes was pretty cheap.

NOW

We are worlds apart from the way we communicated in 1994. Today, it’s a rare individual who doesn’t have E-mail. File attachments are the norm. In fact, it’s commom practice for people to send their photos and documents electronically rather than usesnail mail. Not only is this faster, but the savings from the postage is signifi cant. The other trend we see is the shift to host groups instead of host clubs. Modern electronic tools have helped streamline the process of planning, organizing, and implementing a national specialty. Moreover, the host groups are comprised of people who are focused solely on the event. They don’t have to wait until the next club meeting or take the time to wait for a ballot to be approved. These groups have more freedom to respond to the changing situations that usually develop. Proximity isn’t as important,s because communication is done electronically. Materials fl ow easily from one part of the country to the other. Need some artwork? No problem. One person can create a layout and put it in the hands of the recipient that same day.

It’s no longer necessary for people to gather at someone’s house to hammer out the details of the premium list. It can be forwarded to everyone involved with a key stroke. Each person on the committee can easily add their comments and return the marked-up fi le to the Chair, who then forwards it to the Superintendent. It’s still helpful to have a key person close to the show facility to work with the sales manager and to have a good understanding of the physical layout of the site. I co-Chaired the 2000 national specialty in Indianapolis but lived 300 miles from the hotel. It was invaluable to have the other co-Chair, Linda Pence, with ready access to the site. Being told a room size isn’t the same as seeing it in person and envisioning a ring setup, for example. Further, can you imagine not having a specialty website at your disposal? This service has become the mainstay as a communication tool to spread the news about the national specialty. The webmaster for the group can live in a different part of the country, yet work seamlessly as part of the coordinated unit. The BCOA recently approved the 2010 national specialty proposal for Greeley, CO. This host group is made up of club members from fi ve states. With that said, though, no national specialty can run smoothly without the help of many of the BCOA members. This is still your show, your chance to see basenjis from other parts of the country, your opportunity to meet and share ideas with others. We have just found better ways to make it easier for everyone.


BCOA BUSINESS Laura Hesse, Treasurer

Basenji Club of AmericaProfit & Loss – Actual vs. Annual Budget

1st Quarter - 2007

Jan - Mar 07 Annual Budget

% of Budget

Ordinary Income/ExpenseINCOMEContributions

Contributions to Rescue $ 10.00 Contributions to Outreach $ - $ 40.00 0.0%Contributions - Other $ 52.00 $ 14.00 371.43%

Total Contributions $ 62.00 $ 54.00 114.82%Dog Show Supported Entries $ - $ 26.00 0.0%African Stock Project $ 52.00 $ 152.00 34.21%Book Sales $ 184.00 $ 155.00 118.71%Membership (Income)

Affiliated Club Dues $ 200.00 $ 200.00 100.0%Membership Dues $ 4,479.00 $ 4,479.00 100.0%Membership Application Fee/Dues $ 187.00 $ 942.00 19.85%

Total Membership (Income) $ 4,866.00 $ 5,621.00 86.57%Breeders' Webpage $ 820.00 $ 760.00 107.9%National Specialty Income

National Specialty Profit-2006 $ (12.42) $ - 100.0%National Specialty Profit-2005 $ - $ - 0.0%National Specialty Income - 2007 $ - $ 5,000.00 0.0%

Total National Specialty Income $ (12.42) $ 5,000.00 -0.25%Miscellaneous Income $ 7.00 $ - 100.0%Publications (Income)

BCOA Bulletin Subscriptions $ 30.00 BCOA Bulletin Extra Copies $ 20.50 $ 20.00 102.5%BCOA Bulletin Ads $ 2,045.00 $ 7,200.00 28.4%Roster Advertising $ 605.00 $ 535.00 113.08%

Total Publications (Income) $ 2,700.50 $ 7,755.00 34.82%Rescue Fund $ - $ 10.00 0.0%Total Income $ 8,679.08 $ 19,533.00 44.43%EXPENSEASFA Delegate $ 75.00 $ 75.00 100.0%African Stock Project Expenses $ - $ 204.23 0.0%Bank Service Charges $ 6.00 $ 19.52 30.74%Book Expense $ 46.48 $ 13.72 338.78%Breeders' Web Page Expense $ 10.97 $ 8.85 123.96%Contributions/Donations $ - Corporation Filing Fees $ - $ 15.41 0.0%Dues and Subscriptions

AKC Awards Subscription $ - $ 89.00 0.0%AKC Annual Dues $ - $ 25.00 0.0%ASFA Annual Dues $ 50.00 $ 50.00 100.0%CERF Annual Dues $ - $ 75.00 0.0%

Total Dues and Subscriptions $ 50.00 $ 239.00 20.92%Elections $ 685.60 $ 576.33 118.96%Events/Breed Booth Coordinator $ 13.46 $ 83.37 16.15%Health & Research $ - $ - 0.0%Insurance

Events Insurance $ - $ 600.00 0.0%Surety Bond $ - $ 300.00 0.0%

Total Insurance $ - $ 900.00 0.0%Judges/Public Education $ - $ 1,250.00 0.0%Medallions $ - $ - 0.0%Membership (Expense) $ 8.59 $ 111.00 7.74%National Specialty Expense

National Specialty Expns - 2009 $ - Total National Specialty Expense $ - Officers' Expenses

Treasurer $ 36.96 $ 225.26 16.41%Total Officers' Expenses $ 36.96 $ 225.26 16.41%Outreach Program $ - $ 2,500.00 0.0%PayPal Fees $ 148.34 $ 279.58 53.06%

Postage and Delivery $ (4.64) $ 31.46 -14.75%Professional Fees

Accounting $ - $ 385.00 0.0%Consulting $ - $ 425.00 0.0%

Total Professional Fees $ - $ 810.00 0.0%Publications (Expense)

BCOA Bulletin $ 3,634.86 $ 10,500.00 34.62%BCOA Bulletin Board $ 823.95 $ 1,600.00 51.5%Roster Expense $ 4.05 $ 2,500.00 0.16%

Total Publications (Expense) $ 4,462.86 $ 14,600.00 30.57%Rescue (Expense) $ - $ 264.00 0.0%Sunshine $ - $ 108.47 0.0%Website Maintenance $ 69.98 $ 209.94 33.33%Total Expense $ 5,609.60 $ 22,525.14 24.9%Net Ordinary Income $ 3,069.48 $ (2,992.14) -102.59%Other Income/ExpenseOther IncomeInterest Income $ 200.73 $ 642.76 31.23%Total Other Income $ 200.73 $ 642.76 31.23%Net Other Income $ 200.73 $ 642.76 31.23%NET INCOME $ 3,270.21 $ (2,349.38) -139.2%

Basenji Club of America, Inc.Balance Sheet - 1st Quarter March 31, 2007

ASSETSCurrent AssetsChecking/SavingsAnchorBank-Checking $ 24,780.61 AnchorBank-Market Yield Account African Stock Project $ 1,585.57 Archive Maintenance $ 100.00 Contingency Fund $ 155.45 "Meet the Breed" Booth $ 221.85 National Specialty Reserve $ 523.55 Rescue Fund $ 15,296.74 AnchorBank-Market Yield Account - Other $ 842.66 Total AnchorBank-Market Yield Account $ 18,725.82 AnchorBank-SavingsRescue Fund $ 134.73 AnchorBank-Savings - Other $ 76.70 Total AnchorBank-Savings $ 211.43 Total Checking/Savings $ 43,717.86 Total Current Assets $ 43,717.86 Other Assets National Specialty Advance National Specialty Advance-2008 $ 2,270.00 National Specialty Advance-2007 $ 6,000.00 Total National Specialty Advance $ 8,270.00 Total Other Assets $ 8,270.00 TOTAL ASSETS $ 51,987.86 LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilitiesCurrent LiabilitiesOther Current LiabilitiesTrophy/Award Programs Sonbar BOB/BBE Award $ 150.00 Total Trophy/Award Programs $ 150.00 Total Other Current Liabilities $ 150.00 Total Current Liabilities $ 150.00 Total Liabilities $ 150.00 EquityOpening Bal Equity $ 22,259.76 Retained Earnings $ 26,307.89 Net Income $ 3,270.21 Total Equity $ 51,837.86 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 51,987.86


Basenji Health EndowmentBalance Sheet as of March 31st, 2007

ASSETS Mar 31, 07 Current AssetsChecking/Savings

AnchorBank-Money Market $ 43,417.53 AnchorBank - CDARS $ 94,266.01 AnchorBank - Checking $ 15,289.46

Total Checking/Savings $ 152,973.00 Total Current Assets $ 152,973.00 TOTAL ASSETS $ 152,973.00 LIABILITIES & EQUITYEquityOpening Bal Equity $ 150,615.81 Unrestrict (retained earnings) $ (636.31)Net Income $ 2,993.50 Total Equity $ 152,973.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 152,973.00

Basenji Health EndowmentProfit & Loss – Jan – Mar 07

INCOME Jan - Mar 07 Contributed support

BCOA/BHE Board Mbr Contribution $ 250.00 Indiv/business contribution $ 1,497.00

Total Contributed support $ 1,747.00 Earned revenues

Interest-savings/short-term inv $ 1,404.93 Total Earned revenues $ 1,404.93 Total Income $ 3,151.93 EXPENSENon-personnel expenses

Postage, shipping, delivery $ 4.64 Website Maintenance $ 153.79

Total Non-personnel expenses $ 158.43 Total Expense $ 158.43 Net Ordinary Income $ 2,993.50 NET INCOME $ 2,993.50

Basenji Health EndowmentDonations – 1st Quarter 2007

Baughan, Stephen J. & Dyan LBradshaw, Jo

Braithwaite, Dana L.Craven, Iris M.

Elliott, Maxine JayneElness, Pamela H. - "In memory of my beloved little basenji girl,

Dolly"Fetters, Stanley C. & Carol J.

Graves, Anne L.Hughes, Fred M. & Joyce A.

Jelinek, Al & Ruth Fanconi Research

Jenkins, SorayaJohnson, Jane C.

L'Roy, Alan E. & Jan M.Masters, Kate & Rachael Seyler

Narehood, Barbara & Dennis R.- "In memory of Ray Cranmer, Reading, PA"

OKI Gazehound Organization, Inc. - Donation recommended by Jeff & Tracy Leonard DVM

O'Reilly, Margaret N.Riva, Deborah AnnRoisum, Nancy A.

South Coast Basenji Fanciers

Sat. 7/28 Waukesha KC* Basenji judge Pamela B. Peat Basenji Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes: Cecelia WozniakSun.7/29 Waukesha KC* Basenji judge Rita J. Biddle, esq

*Superintendent Jack Onofrio, 405-427-8181, www.onofrio.com

Mon. 7/30 Burlington WI KC** Basenji judge Clinton HarrisTues. 7/31 Burlington WI KC** Basenji judge Michael Gelinas

** Superintendent MB-F, Inc., 910-379-9352, www.infodog.com

12th Annual

Specialty

Friday, July 27th, 2007WESTERN WAUKESHA COUNTY DOG TRAINING CLUB

W1314 Cedar Drive, Ixonia, Wisconsin 53036

JUDGES:A. Tad Brooks, Louisville, KY

• Puppy and Veteran Sweeps

Kent Delaney, Orland Park, IL• Conformation - regular and non-regular• Best Bred By Exhibitor• Junior Showmanship

Plan to attend the rest of the weekend! Entries for the specialty and all-breed shows close

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

AIR CONDITIONED BUILDING

• SILENT AUCTION• BEST BRED-BY EXHIBITOR COMPETITION

Lisa Marshall, Show Chair/Event Secretary414-571-1204, [email protected]

www.bcosw.org - click on “BCOSW Events”

ENTER ONLINE!

Plus - new this year!!!Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes competition

Waukesha Kennel Club on Sat., July 28Breeder Judge Cecelia Wozniak


Little did a loyal Seminole fan, Champion UnderCover Bella the Ball, realize when she gave her affections to a loyal Gator fan, DC Sinful’s Swamp Legend FCh, what a great year 2006 and 2007 would be for the University of Florida and her “Gator” offspring. While Jezabel and Junior set the pace and fi nished their conformation titles fi rst, brothers UnderCover Legend of Jacen, JC, 11 points and 2 majors, and UnderCover Dark Jedi Legend, JC, 3 points and 1 major, are not far behind.

Just as the Florida Gators could shine in two sports, the “J” puppies have proven to be just as good in the fi eld as they are in the ring. Our goal is to make DC dogs out of the whole litter, and I think we’ll make it thanks to Susan Schroeder, the Legend part of the team. We cannot ignore our honorary “J” puppy, Kiroja UnderCover Legend, JuJu, (known with great affection as Wild Child) who has 8 points and both majors plus the fi rst leg of her JC. Temperament, conformation, and performance equals a winning combination!

UNDERCOVER AND LEGEND’S Basenjis

Ch. UnderCover Legend of Jezabel, JC

Susan SchroederLegend Basenjis

Gale WhitehurstUnderCover Basenjis

Ch. UnderCover Junior Swamp Legend, JC

ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR BRED-BY CHAMPIONS


By Lisa Marshall

The acinar cells in the pancreas produce digestive enzymes. In Pancreatic Acinar Atrophy (PAA), these cells are destroyed. End stage PAA results in Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), or not enough digestive enzymes for proper digestion. German Shepherd dogs and rough coated Collies are considered to have a genetic predisposition to PAA and it appears to be - in those cases - an autoimmune disorder, i.e. the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the acinar cells. This is a very simplified description, based on an academic dissertation by Maria Wiberg, “Pancreatic Acinar Atrophy in German shepherd dogs and rough-coated Collies,” (Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences, Section of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Haartman Institute, University of Helsinki, Finland). My five-year old basenji bitch, Flora, (Ch. Arendahl’s Summerfest) was diagnosed with EPI (and thereby PAA) in mid-April of this year. I know of two other basenjis that have this disorder, so I thought it might be of interest to describe my experience with the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of EPI. Just before I took a trip to Spain on March 14, I had cleaned our backyard and noticed that there were some stools that were really light colored. It had rained hard the night before, and I blamed it on the rain – none of the dogs (I have four basenji bitches ranging in age from four to eleven) appeared to be sick, so I pretty much forgot about it. When I returned from Spain on March 21, the first thing I noticed when I got in the kitchen, mobbed by the dogs, was that Flora had lost weight. I asked my husband what was going on, and he said, “Well, the funny thing is, Flora seems really hungry (more than usual), and all the dogs, including Flora, are trying to eat her poop.” This was something that my dogs never do, so after I unpacked, I went out to the yard and found several large, bright yellow, very mushy stools – something I’d never seen before. Soon afterward, Flora went outside and confirmed that she was the one with the problem. I put her on a bland diet and treated her for 24 hours with Tylan powder. After 24 hours nothing had changed, so I took her into my veterinarian. Her weight was down about 2 pounds since her annual wellness check-up in January (from 22 to 20 lbs). They drew blood for a blood panel (normal), checked a stool sample for parasites (negative), and put her on 10 days of Flagyl (metranidizole) and a prescription diet. We started the meds and diet, but 3 or 4 days later there was little improvement, and Flora continued to lose weight. Dr. Mike had mentioned that if the diet

Pancreatic Acinar Atrophy (PAA) and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)Note from the Editor: When Lisa Marshall e-mailed to tell me about Flora’s appearance and her trips to the vet for a diagnosis of some mysterious problem, the symptoms really hit home with me. Just three years ago, I saw the same problems develop in my four-year old basenji, Rock. (Ch AB Lazer’s Top ‘O the Rock, JC) It wasn’t long before Lisa and I were e-mailing back and forth -- me sending her a flood of information, and she replying with plenty of questions. When Rock was diagnosed with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, I thought it was the end of the world. However, through much research effort, I learned that EPI can be managed, and that a dog can live the full length of its life expectancy. Once the initial management phase is completed, the dog returns to a normal weight and activity level. In fact, when people see Rock today at seven years old, they are surprised at how great he looks. Even my vet looks impressed each time she sees him for his annual checkup. Lisa is like me, in the sense that we are driven to glean as much information about a situation as we can. Understanding the problem goes a long way towards a solution. One might think, “Why wouldn’t you just rely on your vet for knowledge?” In many circumstances, the vets don’t see EPI enough to have a strong background on the treatment or diet needed. Most provide general information, hand the client a bottle of enzymes, and think the work is done. Those of us who live with an EPI dog are literally examining every stool, because what works for weeks or months, can suddenly change. Further, each dog’s system responds differently. This isn’t a matter of “one-size-fits-all.” In the beginning, it’s a matter of trial and error. The dosage is adjusted until the dog’s stool returns to a normal appearance, or as close as it’s going to get to normal. Diet is very important, because a dog with EPI cannot tolerate fat, and needs more fiber. In fact, people who own a dog with EPI become very good readers of ingredient labels. In the few years that have passed since Rock was diagnosed, I’ve learned that EPI support groups have appeared on the Internet. These folks have banded together to form co-ops for purchasing enzymes at a reasonable cost, and they are keen about sharing and comparing diets. I am reaping the benefits of Lisa’s quest for more information, because she is looking at the problem with “fresh eyes.” The idea of a co-op for purchasing enzymes is very appealing, especially to my pocketbook. When Rock was diagnosed with EPI, only one diet was available. Now several options exist. The following is Lisa Marshall’s account of her discovery that her five-year old bitch was exhibiting symptoms of EPI and the process she is going through to balance enzyme dosages and the proper diet.

I called in again to talk to the doctor

about the continued weight loss which

now looked shocking – hipbones sticking out, ribs showing

- she looked like she was melting away. Flora had become

absolutely frantic at mealtimes – literally inhaling her meals in

seconds.

FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR DOG


and meds didn’t help, we could run another blood test that would indicate if she had EPI. I called in again to talk to the doctor about the continued weight loss which now looked shocking – hipbones sticking out, ribs showing - she looked like she was melting away. Flora had become absolutely frantic at mealtimes – literally inhaling her meals in seconds. No wonder, since everything she ate was passing through without the benefi t of the necessary digestive enzymes to help break down her food. We decided to run the blood test (TLI - Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity) to determine if Flora may have EPI and, since the results take one to two weeks, Flora was started on an enzyme replacement product, VioKase-V,® which wouldn’t hurt even if it turned out that she didn’t have EPI. The results of the TLI test came back in about a week, confi rming that Flora had EPI. Her results were 0.3 on a scale where low normal is 5.0, so she had limited ability to produce the digestive enzymes critical for proper digestion of her food. The optimum diet for an EPI affl icted dog is a low fat, low residue diet, supplemented with some type of powdered enzyme product (VioKase-V®, Pancreatin®, Prozyme®, raw lamb pancreas are some options), according to current veterinary thinking. I am still in the process of deciding what to feed Flora long term. Right now, she is eating a Natural Balance® kibble with a small amount of canned product (also Natural Balance®) to mix with the enzymes with for palatability and seems to be doing well. The fat content of the kibble and canned food is similar to that of the prescription diet the vet recommended. She has gained back 2 pounds in less than 2 weeks with just a little more to go. At her lowest, she got down to 18.5 pounds. A friend of mine referred me to a woman who has a border

collie with EPI that’s fed a raw diet. This dog is a top agility competitor, gets tons of exercise, and seems to be thriving on the diet. I plan to contact her to get the details of how she feeds her EPI dog. With all the concern lately about pet food ingredients, I am researching all options. If you are interested in reading the PAA/EPI article I cited above, contact me at [email protected] or 414-571-1204. If there are any others who have a dog or dogs with EPI, I’d be interested in sharing experiences about living with and maintaining good health in EPI dogs. I urge anyone who has a dog with these symptoms to see their veterinarian, and if EPI is suspected, have the TLI blood test run immediately, since a dog can literally starve to death if not treated.

*CH AB-Rafi ki Rebirth of Cool(Ch Rafi ki-Hackers Red White & Blue x BISS AB-SS Follow the Money)

“Miles” Did It!

The newest Champion at Adventureland

Wanda Pooley • [email protected] • www.adventurelandbasenjis.com

Adventureland Basenjis

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: To learn more about Exocrine Pancreatic Insuffi ciency in dogs, this material is available:• Pancreatic Acinar Atrophy in German Shepherd dogs and Rough-Coated Collies; Maria Wiberg; University of Helsinki, Finland; 2003

• Visit this website: http://www.vetcentric.com/reference/encycEntry.cfm?ENTRY=96&COLLECTION=EncycIllness&MODE=full

• Colorado State University: http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/pancreas/exocrine.html

• Simpson KW, Morton DB, Batt RM (1989), Effect of exocrine pancreatic insuffi ciency on cobalamin absorption in dogs, American Journal of Veterinary Research 50: 1233-1236


by Anja Strietzel - Kokojambo Basenjis[photos taken by Anja Strietzel & Michael Work]

Years ago, when we got our fi rst basenji and began breeding, it was a dream – to travel to Africa and see basenjis in their native surroundings, maybe even bring back ‘new blood’ to Germany. But it was just a dream, one I never really thought would come true. But one should never stop dreaming! At the beginning of last year, the opportunity presented itself to travel to the Congo with John Curby and Michael Work, the men who’ve been around since the start. They had already exported basenjis from the Congo to America in 1987 and 1988. We had support in our group from Tonda Curry and Joyce Moody. I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I had never stepped foot on the African continent, nor is there much to read about the Congo, except the travel warnings from the U.S. State Department, which warns about quite a few diseases, the military and the rebels. It was agreed that we should meet in Entebbe, Uganda at the airport. I didn’t know any of the participants personally, but knew we shared the love for basenjis. At this point, our crazy project unites!!! Dave, a pilot of the Mission Aviation Fellowship, fl ew us on to Bunia, where we had to receive our immigrations stamp – of course in exchange for dollars - but please only the new series from 2000 and without the slightest tear in the bill. It was quickly clear to us that everyone holds his hand out here once he gets whiff of American dollars. Then we went on to Isiro. John Valk, who was on the expedition 19 years ago, was expecting us there. From now on, there would be no running water and no electricity; that took us quite a bit to get used to. On the following day (7 March 2006), we took off into the bush. We had rented an old Mercedes® military truck, which came with a driver. Jon and Tonda sat in the cab, and the rest of us, Joyce, Michael, John Valk and I, as well as the native assistants, sat in the cargo area of the truck. The natives sat on our bags, whereas we had nice, comfortable chairs. Comfort was quickly forgotten, since what they call the main road doesn’t even come close to our forest paths. Mud holes sent us, with our chairs, fl ying; we crashed through the jungle as thousands of leaves rained down bringing all

kinds of creepy visitors-- spiders and ants of all colours and sizes. As we drove along a main road looking for suitable basenjis, we saw small settlements

of the Congolese, who live in mud huts with reed roofs. Sometimes, the people live alone in the bush. Michael was the fi rst to discover this puppy with a curly tail. We let those in the cab know via walkie-talkie, so that our driver could stop for us to have a closer look at the puppies. We hadn’t

considered that the basenjis might have never seen a white man before. Toli and her brother were accordingly quite shy. She was a beautiful bitch with

expressive black eyes, lots of mascara, an auburn coat, and of course, a curly tail. Only the children were hanging about the huts as the adults were off working

the fi elds during the daytime. Naturally, none of the children could

sell us the dogs. After a small chat with our helpers, the

children disappeared into the bush and surfaced a while later with an older woman. She didn’t want to sell us the dog; which belonged to her husband, and he wasn’t there. Thanks to the powers of persuasion by our Congolese assistants, somewhere along the way she fi nally consented, as we waited, simply melting in the sweltering heat. I now had my fi rst African basenji named Buyatoli, which means “the one who doesn’t listen!” I call her ‘Toli.’

Our following night in Tapili was to be our last in a mud hut, or rather under a reed roof, but we only learned of our fate as we came to a 40-meter long bridge in unbelievably bad condition. It was a Baily bridge from the period of WWII, but until now nobody had renewed the wooden planks! A couple of rotted bamboo poles lay next to rotted and broken wooden boards, and between these,shone

Africa – Home of our Basenjis

[photos taken by Anja Strietzel & Michael Work]

Years ago, when we got our fi rst basenji and began breeding, it was a dream – to travel to Africa and see basenjis in their native surroundings, maybe even bring back ‘new blood’ to Germany.

I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I had never stepped foot on the African continent, nor is there much to read about the Congo, except the travel warnings from the U.S.

of the Congolese, who live in mud huts with reed roofs. Sometimes, the people live alone in the bush. Michael was the fi rst to discover this puppy with a curly tail. We let those in the cab know via walkie-talkie, so that our driver could stop for us to have a closer look at the puppies. We hadn’t

considered that the basenjis might have never seen a white man before. Toli and her brother were accordingly quite shy. She was a beautiful bitch with

expressive black eyes, lots of mascara, an auburn coat, and of course, a curly tail. Only the children were hanging about the huts as the adults were off working

the fi elds during the daytime. Naturally, none of the children could

sell us the dogs. After a small chat with our helpers, the

Africa – Home of

Africa – Home of

Africa – our Basenjis

Anja & Toli

Continued on Pg. 12


“The Past..... Is Prologue....”

Avongara Rikita(Avongara Luka - 2006 Import x Unknown African)

At Home With:Karla & Aaron Schreiber

New World [email protected]

Co-Owned by:Jon Curby, Kibushi Kennels


the river, 30 meters below. We had to get out, because the trip by truck would have been too dangerous. Joyce and I took our puppies, and I wanted to cross the bridge quickly. First, I tried to step from board to board, but couldn’t be so sure that it would hold, and besides that, the boards were slippery from a heavy rainfall. So I took Toli under my arm, struggled my way to the edge and balanced my way along a supporting b e a m , h o l d i n g on to the railing all the way. Of course, it started to rain, but only lightly. Thankfully, I reached the other side; only had Michael followed me. Joyce, Tonda and Jon stayed on the other side. They waited until the bridge was repaired. Fortunately, a giant bamboo grove grew next to the bridge. Our assistants and eight others, who were just standing around, felled the bamboo and wove it into the bridge. About a half an hour passed and Tonda and Joyce came over the bridge. Jon wanted to drive with the truck, so Matis, the driver, made an attempt. Unfortunately, he made it only a few meters. He had pushed the bamboo poles and wooden boards back, and slipped between the supporting beams with the rear wheels. Great! I was still standing on the other side of the bridge in shorts and sandals with wet legs, and a less-than-excited Toli on the leash. Now the entire contents of the truck were unloaded and carried by the natives over the bridge. The delieration was leading to a return from where we had come, where there weren’t any basenjis, and I didn’t want to go home with only one! At least I had my belongings. I swung a cloth over my hips and used the time to clean Toli’s ears. Finally, the truck made it, but only because its loading area consisted of four big, broad boards. The natives laid these in front of the truck tires and slowly rolled it over the bridge. Thank goodness it wasn’t far to Niangara, the geographic center of Africa. It was nearly 5:00 p.m., and by 6:00 p.m., it is completely dark. We turned down the fi rst hut we were offered. Sweeping wouldn’t have helped it and it

smelled like goat urine. I couldn’t have slept one moment there. After only a short search, a quite well maintained house was found, and we could set up camp for the night in the living room, which wasn’t being used. Unbelievable! The houses from the old colonial times are partially lived in until they are dilapidated. The plaster crumbles from the walls; the doors cannot be shut; and there was a room, once a bathroom which served as a storage room for broken parts, maybe to be used again somewhere, somehow. At dinner, which was in rotation spaghetti with meat sauce or rice with chicken, onions and garlic, John Valk told us that our planned route to the north wasn’t practical. The next bridge, which would take us out of Niangara into the north, was in even worse condition than the previous one. ,On top of that, it was substantially longer (200 meters). There I was with just one dog; at that moment, I lost all my hopes of fi nding any more basenjis. Fortunately, Jon had engaged a native who went over the whole area around Niangara by bicycle to spread the news that some white visitors were coming to fi nd basenjis. This person then rode

around Niangara and requested the natives to come to a mission, where we were staying, with their dogs. People came with their dogs of all ages; some full-grown and some only two-week-old puppies. Since we were to stay

an additional day because our pilot, Dave, couldn’t pick us up in Niangara, we simply waited for the dogs to be brought to us. I have to admit, though, that this unproductive sitting around is not my thing. Because of this, I asked Matis, our driver, to drive Joyce, Tonda, Michael and me in the direction of Dungu, in hope of fi nding more basenjis. Jon stayed behind and looked after our belongings. Unfortunately, our tour was unsuccessful, except that we did, however, see with our own eyes the bridge over which I wouldn’t even have taken on foot. When we returned, Jon told us of a woman who had been there with interesting dogs, and he had asked her to come back a bit later. She brought us two littermates, a brindle female and a tricolour male, both no older than 9 weeks. On Jon’s advice, I took both of them so that the female wouldn’t be lonesome on the trip back to Germany – Toli was, of course, to go in the cabin with me.


We were busy packing the following morning when a woman showed up, this time with a dark brindle male, which was signifi cantly larger than my other tri male. After a short negotiation, I was able to trade one for the other, but, of course, not without shelling out a fi nancial contribution. Now I had three basenji puppies, not related and in my ideally desired colors. The two smaller ones didn’t have a name yet, so we named the female ‘ N i a n g a r a ’ (Nianga) for the place I bought her, and the male ‘ A n i g a ’ , which means ‘auf Wiedersehen’ in Lingala, the native language throughout the Congo. With the American’s consent, all of them will be named with the Avongara prefi x (the royal line). David, with Pilots Without Borders, fl ew us from Niangara to Dungu in a tiny Cessna. The fl ight took only 30 minutes, but we had to fl y in two trips because all the people, luggage, and dogs couldn’t be accommodated. As it was my turn to board with my luggage and my dogs, I was told now only small people could get on the plane. So I had to wait with Jon on a second fl ight while my bags, Toli, and my water bottle fl ew awau. To me, it was a miracle that the plane even took off from the grass runway. It was a strange feeling as we were separated, but everyone would be waiting for us in Dungu at the small airfi eld generously called an airport. The biggest adventure was yet to come and would certainly infl uence my future travel and actions. We arrived at the Catholic mission in Dungu to fi nd a real house with small cabins and beds complete with toilets and shower stalls, but, of course, no running water – you just dumped a bucket of water over your head. In the evening , electricity was provided by a generator!!! We had chicken and lots of rice for dinner. Honestly, chicken isn’t the African’s specialty. It’s cooked in a pot until it’s tough and it barely comes off the bones. However, the rice and sauce is really tasty. The following day it was scheduled for Dave (from MAF) to

fl y two people from Dungu to Entebbe, stopping in Bunia. I would go, in any case, since my return trip to Germany was booked on the following day (Tuesday). The Americans were fl ying on Wednesday morning, and so it was decided that Tonda would accompany me. David (from PWB) would fl y Joyce, Jon and Michael to Bunia. Dave wanted to fl y on to Entebbe on Monday. Since we were all to meet in Bunia, I made my fi rst priority to see to it that my dogs fl ew with me. During the confusion of arranging our fl ight travel, our luggage some how got switched. After having fl own through a storm and arriving in Bunia, Dave said that David would most certainly not take off because he didn’t like to fl y through storms. Tonda and I didn’t utter a word. There we were in Bunia without our luggage, but with the bags belong to Joyce and Michael. A short time later, Dave confi rmed by radio that those remaining would have to spend another night in Dungu. When we arrived in Entebbe at the Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel, we had to buy a few things: t-shirts, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, etc., because of our delayed luggage. Jon called us via satellite telephone to break the news that we wouldn’t be seeing all of our belongings because David determined they were overweight and had to drop 20 kg of luggage. It was a shame that they settled on all of the clothes I had worn on the trip and my only warm jacket. Michael was so kind to give me his jacket since the temperatures would be below zero upon my arrival in Germany. We spent the following morning waiting. I could envision my trip home without my backpack. After Jon called to say they

were departing Bunia, we fi gured they would arrive about 2:00 p.m. in Entebbe. You could hear a pin drop by 3:00 p.m. when they had still not arrived. Just as the veterinarian Jon had arranged to process the paperwork arrived, they called from the Entebbe Airport to report that they were there. God, that was a relief; the tension cost me years off my life. We didn’t have much time to spend together since my fl ight would be taking off soon, and I had to leave for the airport. Now I had to cross my fi ngers in the hope

that all would go well with the transport of my puppies. Toli was in the cabin with me, and the two small ones were in a cage in the cargo area. The fl ight attendants assured me that the pilot knew he was carrying live animals and was providing oxygen and heating. Nonetheless, I was still a bit frightened. Upon landing in Amsterdam, I was overjoyed as I received

them unscathed. My mother was waiting for me with warm clothes to wear. After four hours by car, we were fi nally home, but I still somehow wanted to go back to Africa! Many thanks to Jon Curby and Michael Work for giving me this unique chance to be part of this expedition! Thanks to Tonda Curry and Joyce Moody for the wonderful camaraderie.

My three native basenji pups

Nianga - Aniga & Toli today


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Ch. Meisterhaus Visionary (Vivian)(Am/Swed Ch. Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue X Ch. Meisterhaus Material Girl)

Owned by: Thomas Meade, Tim Huff and Kathy CatonHandled by: Thomas Meade & Kathy Caton

Finished by her 10 year old owner / handler and our friend Kathy Caton.

Ch. Meisterhaus Uncensored (Simba)(Ch. Meisterhaus Keeper Of The Flame X Ch. Meisterhaus Poetic Justice)

Owned by: August Laws & Tad BrooksHandled by: Tad Brooks

Finished with three majors, including a five point majorHoosier Specialty weekend!

Ch. Meisterhaus Upsie Daisy (Daisy)(Ch. Meisterhaus Keeper Of The Flame X Ch. Meisterhaus Poetic Justice)

Owned by: Lou & Brooke DiBello & Tad BrooksHandled by: Lou and Brooke Dibello

Owner/handled to her championship with several Best of Breeds from the classes.

Meisterhaus

Meisterhaus Valiant Joe Lee (Joe Lee)(Am/Swed Ch. Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue X Ch. Meisterhaus Material Girl)

Owned by: Roland Terrell & Tad BrooksHandled by: Steve Berry (Escapade Basenjis)

In limited showing already has two big major wins, including Best of Breed over many specials in Perry, GA. (Pictured)

Ch. Meisterhaus Very Erin Barkovich, JC (Dolly)(Am/Swed Ch. Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue X Ch. Meisterhaus Material Girl)

Owned by: Pat and Dave HofferHandled by: Parry Tallmadge

Handled expertly by Parry Tallmadge to her championship and proven herself on the field, as well.


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Ch. Meisterhaus Vita Nuova (Dante) (Am/Swed Ch. Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue X Ch. Meisterhaus Material Girl)

Owned by: Cindy PickettHandled by: Tad Brooks

Dante finished quickly and continues to make us proud in the specials ring.

Ch. Meisterhaus You Better Believe It (Mick)(Am/Swed Ch. Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue X Ch. Sonbar’s Graceful Goddess)

Owned / Handled By: Cindy GossMick finished in 8 shows, owner/handled. Mick already has many

group placements and is a Top 10 contender at 16 months.

Meisterhaus Watchemstopnstare (Whisper)(Am/Swed Ch. Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue X Bedlam What’s New Pussycat)

Owned by: Tad Brooks & Joseph HurtHandled by: Tad Brooks

Whisper already has several Best of Breeds from the Bred by Class and a group placement to her credit! Whisper is already ranked in the Top 10 at 16 months.

Ch. Meisterhaus Xecutive Decision (PJ)(MBISS Ch. Meisterhaus Politically Correct X BIS Ch. Jasiri-

Sukari Fire-N-Lines)Owned / Handled By: Lou DiBello

Winner of the Open Brindle class at the 2006BCOA National and a group placer.

Meisterhaus You Had Me At Hello (Renee)(Am/Swed Ch. Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue X Ch. Sonbar’s Graceful Goddess)

Owned by: Tad Brooks & Joseph HurtHandled by: Tad Brooks

Renee was RWB at the 2006 BCOA National. She has four majors todate and will be appearing at specialties this summer.


Linda Daves-Siekert, CVT

Throughout the breed’s short tenure in western civilization, there have been numerous discussions regarding the purity of post-1960 imports, leaving many fanciers, new and old, with the erroneous belief that only pre-1960 imports are purebred. Mary Lou Kenworthy writes, ‘With cross-breeding diluting the African basenjis since the early 1900s and continuing to escalate with time as more civilization moved in, what are the odds of fi nding pure basenjis in Africa today?’(1) Cross-breeding practices since the early 1900’s certainly support the premise that native purity has always been predicated on a particular breed phenotype, as evaluated by basenji experts of that time. Much like these original pioneers, our generational experts, with a collective 60+ years in the breed, hundreds of breed Champions, multiple litters, as well as judging widely attended National Specialties, have also applied their cumulative knowledge of basenji phenotype when choosing which specimens to bring back from their African excursions. Many debates have ensued regarding the introductions of blacks and brindles, not all of which are fact-based. It has been said that the black and white color had never before been seen prior to the 1960s when they were found in Liberia, yet, on page fourteen of Veronica Tudor-Williams (VTW) Blue Book, I found the following passage when discussing Major George Richards, M.C., who had basenjis in 1920, ‘He was one of the unlucky ones, as his black and white dog was bitten by a jackal just before leaving Egypt and died of septicemia in the Mediterranean.’ In the very next line VTW talks about a bitch she refers to as a ‘tricolour’. Further along she writes, in reference to her own importation attempts, ‘In 1938, a beautiful black and white bitch weighing 14 lb., was sent to me from the Sudan, about the best native specimen to arrive in England.’Followed by yet another paragraph in which she describes her 1939 importation attempts of a black, tan and white dog. In both passages VTW distinctly made references to two different colored basenjis: black and white and tricolor or black, tan, and white basenjis. Blacks are also mentioned in 1967 by Elspet Ford, one of the fi rst English importers of the black color, she wrote, ‘The fi rst time I exhibited a black Basenji in Zambia, I was informed by an onlooker that the dogs she had when she fi rst arrived in Northern Rhodesia in 1902 were exactly the same as mine; they didn't bark either (emphasis added).’(2) Furthermore, the original breed standard, written in 1939 and accepted by the Kennel Club in 1942, co-authored by Mrs. Burn, Lady Kitty Ritson, Lady Helen Nutting, Major Richards and VTW states under acceptable colors, ‘Chestnut with white points and tail tip, also black and white, and black, tan and white (emphasis added).’ Why would the black and white color, a color assumed to be non-existent prior to 1960, be included by the experts themselves as an acceptable color as early as the late 1930s, if the color did not

in fact exist to some degree at that time? The brindle pattern has its fair share of detractors as well, if not more so. Stories abound regarding how the pattern was originally introduced to the native basenji, the premise being that brindle is not a naturally occurring pattern and therefore westernized dogs have mongrelized any brindle-marked basenji-like animal found in Africa. It has even been suggested that a missionary’s brindle whippet introduced the brindle pattern found in the 1987/1988 imports. However, the fi rst recorded brindle basenji was Tiger, brought to England with Fula in 1959, thirty years before the 1987/1988 imports and that amorous whippet. The recent genetic identifi cation of the original nine progenitor breeds includes Chow Chow, Shar-Pei, Basenji, Shiba Inu, Akita, Siberian husky, Alaskan malamute, Afghan hound and the Saluki.(3) At least two of these originals, the Akita and the Afghan hound, have the brindle gene naturally occurring. Certainly, the basenji does as well. VTW wrote, ‘Tiger-striped Basenjis have been seen by experts in the Southern Sudan and the Belgian Congo, and are possibly the purest colour there is in Basenjis (emphasis added).’(4) She further writes, ‘Finally, is it right to ban a colour which is known in the Southern Sudan, the home of the purest Basenjis, and as the Basenji Clubs of the world have been formed with the idea of retaining true native type. It would be rather ludicrous to ban a colour found in Africa (emphasis added).’(4) VTW, the iconic “mother” of our breed, felt the brindle pattern naturally occurred in the jungles of Africa. Serious fanciers cannot ignore her expertise and observations on this particular subject. Another brindle misnomer is the implication that barking developed during the time the pattern was integrated with the existing gene pool. This is an old argument actually, fi rst appearing in a 1992 article titled, “HARK! HARK! THE DOGS DO BARK! The Brindles are coming to town.”(5) Despite several anecdotes at that time from long time breeders about the barking abilities of their domestic lines, up to and including dogs line bred on Fula, many fanciers who were, and perhaps still are against allowing native African stock into the domestic gene pool, continue to use barking as proof of the brindles’ impurity. VTW wrote, on page ten of her blue book, in reference to why natives tie rattles to the loins of their African dogs, ‘For the dogs themselves do not usually give tongue unless they actually get a view of their quarry…Occasionally, though very rarely, giving vent to a short, sharp yelp (emphasis added).’ VTW also wrote regarding Bungwa of Blean, whose date of birth is listed as 1937, ‘…his puppies showed a tendency to bark (emphasis added).’(6) VTW further elaborated that while Bungwa was removed from stud once the barking offspring became known, his progeny live on and, in her opinion, Bungwa was considered one of the original eleven

2007 is shaping up to be a great year for basenjis and basenji fanciers as developments in fanconi research promise future genetic testing availabilities. This year also affords the breed

fancy another golden opportunity to bring new African genes into the domestic fold when the BCOA petitions the AKC to once again re-open the studbook for recently obtained native blood; an endeavor not seen since the 1990 inclusion of the 1987/1988 Avongara and Esenjo bloodlines. Exciting times indeed, but also a time for refl ection of past, present and perhaps future discussions - what is an African basenji, if not Nature’s Masterpiece?


foundation stock, ‘...Whose blood is carried by practically every Basenji in the world.’(6) The ability to bark has been a part of the breed’s history from the earliest foundation stock and was not acquired with the importation and acceptance of the brindle pattern. The most damaging of all past and present arguments against inclusion of the 1987/1988 Avongaras is that the health of the breed has not improved. Ms. Kenworthy touched briefly upon it, ‘Health was the excuse used to open the studbooks for the imports of the 1980s and that turned out to be a dismal failure for the breed as a whole. Basenjis still have Fanconi syndrome, IPSID, PRA, thyroid problems, and an increasing incidence of hip dysplasia.’(7) Sally Wallis of Zande basenjis (UK) has created the most extensive pedigree database of the basenji dog, upwards of 78,000 entries, from across the globe. According to this database, there are 260 basenjis bearing the Avongara prefix, comprising almost 20 years of breeding and multiple generations. Here is a break down of known health statistics from the African Stock Project data:

▪ Zero (0) the number of fanconi or PRA affected Avongaras

▪ Two (2) the number of IPSID affected Avongaras (littermates)

▪ One (1) the number of dysplastic Avongaras▪ Ten (10) the number of hypothyroid affected

Avongaras▪ Zero (0) the number of fanconi, PRA or IPSID affected

basenjis an Avongara has produced when bred to a domestic.

▪ Three (3) the number of dysplastic basenjis produced when bred to a domestic.

Over 173 Avongara entries exist in the OFA database representing the same number of different health tests being performed on these basenjis, with fantastic results. No other kennel prefix has this kind of public health testing history, no other kennel has been under such scrutiny, nor has any one kennel passed with flying colors as evidenced by the sheer numbers being tested and the positive results obtained, despite several long time breeders (30+ years) who are still actively breeding, and we hope, health testing. Any failure of the 1987/1988 imports to positively impact long-term basenji health, real or implied, lies with the shortsightedness of those detractors in the breed fancy. When breeders choose not to take advantage of an opportunity to use phenotypic African basenjis, as found in their native country, they must continue with a small gene pool, a gene pool restricted by the unnatural selection of a limited number of foundation stock and further restricted by health issues such as HA, and/or one dimensional breeding practices resulting in the over use of particular dogs, known as popular sire syndrome. Today’s domestic gene pool no longer reflects the natural breed found in the wilds of Africa and hasn’t for a long time. Can the breed fancy truly afford to turn their back on new genes imported by long-term breed fanciers? The 1987/1988 Avongaras, along with Esenjo, have contributed greatly to those breeders who had, and continue to have, the intestinal fortitude to forge ahead into un-chartered territory. With 20 years of proven excellence in the whelping box, the breed ring; as evidenced by the number of half Avongara breed champions, and the resoundingly positive health scores; average

References:

1. Jan/Feb/Mar 2007 BCOA Bulletin pp. 37-402. September 1967 The Basenji pp. 7 & 163. May 22, 2004 Science Magazine pp. 1160-11644. October 1970 The Basenji pp. 3 5. January 1992 The Basenji pp. 76. April 1979 The Basenji pp. 37. Jan/Feb/Mar 2007 BCOA Bulletin pp. 37-40

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Linda Siekert-Daves - I became intrigued with the breed in the late 1980's and researched thoroughly before I brought home my first basenji in the spring of 1994. Though an experienced dog owner, I knew next to nothing about the world of dogs – breeding, conformation, obedience, agility or coursing. I had a lot to learn. But learn I did. In the years since, I have bred one litter and personally owned four basenjis, ages 2 ½ to 12 ½ years. Armed with similar intelligence and tenacity, a necessary compliment to our beloved breed traits, I have successfully piloted my four to over 50 combined titles, with multiple Best In Fields, Best of Breeds and High In Trials to their credit. This diligence has also served me well in my career path. I rose from a newly hired veterinary receptionist to a nationally Certified Veterinary Technician in less than 4 years--the minimum time it takes to accumulate enough work hours to sit the boards. I co-authored an obedience column for the BCOA Bulletin with fellow obedience enthusiasts and more recently have written health articles for inclusion in various basenji publications. Currently, I am one-half of the BCOA African Stock Project Committee, responsible for the maintenance of the ASP book which features photos, pedigrees and health information of native African stock. My commitments to the basenji, while simple, are earnest; to mindfully breed towards a written standard without losing sight of the breed’s original purpose in Africa, to help breeders maintain unique breed traits and genetic diversity through native stock, improve long-term breed health and lastly, to help educate current fanciers, or potential fanciers, to the performance possibilities of our breed and the health problems that concern us all.

age of death well into the teens, it is unfathomable that any serious breed aficionado would not embrace, if not fully at least partially, the opportunity to broaden our gene pool. Lest we forget, Nature's Masterpiece did not start in an English whelping box, but on the native soil of Africa.


THE BASENJI NATIVE TRAITS PRESERVATION PROJECT’S purpose is to provide a forum in which to discuss and document the various traits, skills and/ or abilities that make the basenji dog a versatile and adaptive hunter in its relationship to humankind and how to preserve those traits in a modern world. Topics will include documenting various native traits, skills or abilities, measuring a dog's phenotype for various native traits, examining breeding practices to preserve traits, and investigating venues that basenjis utilize native traits to excel in. The Preservation

Project, in short, came about in an unusual fashion. I became interested in the basenji breed at a local dog show in Sacramento, California, while convalescing after a career ending injury in the fi eld. I was a professional police K-9 handler and trainer, but I could not work with the big dogs anymore. The basenji showed

me something at that show which captured my attention. There was an almost preternatural aura about this dog that was diffi cult to describe other than, perhaps, predator. One thing led to another. and I ended up with two carefully selected basenjis, Axel and Aru. I selected both dogs after extensive puppy testing for hunting aptitude and prey drive. I worked with my fi rst dog, Axel, for over two years before bringing Aru home, but they both received the same fi eld trials throughout the various hunting seasons. I used both dogs to locate and recover all species of upland game such as pheasant, quail, dove and turkey, and small game such as rabbits and squirrel. I also ended up using the basenjis for tracking wounded large game such as elk and deer in the Rocky Mountains of South Eastern Idaho. During my travels in the basenji world, I encountered many people who were interested in my “hunter” basenjis. Hunting

became a regular topic on various basenji discussion groups on the Internet, and I was fortunate to meet other basenji enthusiasts in

the process. The problem was that there were very few of us who had an active interest. It

appeared that hunting with basenjis in the New World was not exactly a recognized, competitive

sport, and little was known about it. Further, I quickly discovered that there was very little

documented about basenji hunting traits in general. Most basenji

owners know that basenjis hunt, but simply choose not to hunt themselves. There are also individuals who have hunted with basenjis in the past,

but little is known of their efforts. It seems there has been very little

research on the subject here or in the Old World of Africa. Frankly, I found this astonishing, because when I started this project, I naturally assumed everything was known and the research had been done. I came to believe, through thousands of hours training and hunting in the fi eld, that the basenji was a natural hunter. I also thought that there must be a lot of people who use their basenjis for hunting. This problem, as I saw it, was exacerbated by the fact that the basenji appears not to be recognized by any hunting dog organization or other AKC affi liated groups or clubs as a hunting dog. There are no titles, tests, or programs for the hunter basenji. Simply bring a hunter basenji to an organized hunting venue and

watch the average reaction. That is, until the basenji hits the fi eld. Everything changes then, because the basenji is an incredibly diffi cult hunting dog to compete with. Thus, the questions were born: What are the natural human

The Basenji Native Traits Preservation ProjectBy Jeff Schettler

THE BASENJI NATIVE TRAITS PRESERVATION PROJECT’S purpose is to PRESERVATION PROJECT’S purpose is to PRESERVATION PROJECT’Sprovide a forum in which to discuss and document the various traits, skills and/ or abilities that make the basenji dog a versatile and adaptive hunter in its relationship to humankind and how to preserve those traits in a modern world. Topics will include documenting various native traits, skills or abilities, measuring a dog's phenotype for various native traits, examining breeding practices to preserve traits, and investigating venues that basenjis utilize native traits to excel in. The Preservation

became a regular topic on various basenji discussion groups on the Internet, and I was fortunate to meet other basenji enthusiasts in

the process. The problem was that there were very few of us who had an active interest. It

appeared that hunting with basenjis in the New World was not exactly a recognized, competitive

sport, and little was known about it. Further, I quickly discovered that there was very little

documented about basenji hunting traits in general. Most basenji

owners know that basenjis hunt, but simply choose not to hunt themselves. There are also individuals who have hunted with basenjis in the past,

but little is known of their efforts. It seems there

Basenji Native Traits Preservation ProjectBy Jeff Schettler


related hunting instincts of the basenji, and how do they apply to the New World and to semi-wild conditions in the Old? Are there differences in the two populations of basenjis? If there is a difference, what is it and why did it happen? If there are specific hunter basenji traits originating in Africa, is it not important to catalog them, test for them, and preserve them? Should something be done to identify these traits in New World basenjis and preserve them as well? How do these traits apply to various modern basenji applications such as lure coursing? Thankfully, there are resources in place to help move a project of this nature forward. The BCOA has been a beacon for the world-wide basenji scene and responsible for promoting some of the best competitive basenji venues. Suzanne La Croix and Cindy Griswold, as co-chairs of the BCOA Performance Events Committee, have also reminded us of the basenji’s flexibility for achievement in many areas of competition- specifically through the creation of the Versatile Basenji Program However, The Basenji Native Traits Preservation Project should not move forward unless it can demonstrate that the information it generates is important for the breed. The Project must be tested first. There are numerous basenji owners, trainers, breeders, and enthusiasts alike who believe there is a real need for this knowledge and that the basenji should be recognized for the versatile hunting dog that it is. The intense debate on the Internet is indicative of this. Thus, The Basenji Native Traits Preservation Project was born. The Project is currently headed up by Lisa Voss, Susan Patterson, Heather Tompkins, Benjamin Newton, Linda Raines, and I, who will act as moderators on a new basenji discussion board on the Internet. The immediate goal of The Basenji Native Traits Preservation

Project will be to develop a testable set of questions which will lead to field research on the subject of basenji hunting traits. This study will ultimately require field work in Africa to observe, film and document hunting basenjis, if at all possible. The second goal is to develop and conduct a test or trial to determine the hunting traits of New World basenjis. This test will be results oriented, taking into consideration the various modalities by which a basenji hunts. There is a long road to travel, and this will not be easy. It is our hope that The Basenji Native Traits Preservation Project

will spark interest throughout the basenji community. We encourage dialog and expect debate. This is a team project, and public input is necessary. Please email or call if you have an interest in the Project. Anyone may join our group, so please look us up at: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/BNTPP/

For more information, contact Jeff Schettler at:PO Box 85, Drytown, CA 95699209-245-6860, FAX [email protected]

Reprinted with permission from the BCOC The Latest Wrinkle


Sulie & Lily are taking a little practice run after the lure at 4 months of age.

Look for these girls and their brother, Amos, to make their show debut at Texarkana in June.

Parents are Tamsala Ruff Nut x FC Stilwell s Call The Wind Mariah SC, LCM 2

Owner/breeders

Linda Stilwell/Anita White/Joann [email protected]

Young Hopefuls

by Arnieta Kurtz

So, how did a Reticulated Giraffe from the savannahs of Africa end up with a German name? The story starts in 1972. I had graduated from college and was working full-time as an elementary school teacher. One of the fi rst things I did as a wage-earner was to become a member of Brookfi eld Zoo, since I’ve always been “crazy” about animals of all kinds. Not too long after I joined, I saw a notice in the member newsletter about a volunteer group at the zoo. Actually, the then director of the zoo had contacted a local women’s organization about starting a gift shop there. So, the organization—The Volunteer League—was quite new. Naturally, I called and ended up starting my second career—though this one is totally unpaid. (At least it is not like my basenji career where I pay!) Anyway, in August of 1972, I showed up for my fi rst day as volunteer staff at the zoo. Who knew then that I would still be there 35 years later? Over the years, the volunteer group has seen many changes. When the League started, we worked either in the brand new gift shop or in t h e

offi ce, fi ling and stuffi ng envelopes. For a

while, we had a children’s club. Then, we were asked to help in Children’s Zoo.

Soon, we were helping with Special Events.

Next, a docent corps was begun, and later,

a group was trained to help collect animal data for

research.

The docents are volunteer educators, are trained in what is essentially a college level zoology class, and then serve an apprenticeship in the zoo. Over the years, I have worked at all of these jobs for differing lengths of time. Finally, the old Volunteer League was disbanded and all volunteer jobs are now coordinated from the Volunteer Offi ce. Many new jobs have been added, such as Guest Guides, Teacher Assistants, and Youth Volunteers. Also, volunteers help with the thriving teacher classes, where classroom teachers (from kindergarten to high school level) take graduate courses for credit. Today, approximately 500 volunteers work in the park, at all four seasons, in all kinds of weather. I still work as a docent, in Children’s Zoo, with the teacher classes, and sometimes with special events. After I retired from teaching, I moved to Arizona in the fall of 2005 (too many cold, snowy Chicago winters), but still return to Illinois now and then. This allows me to be able to “make” (and even exceed) my required hours to stay an active volunteer. Since this marks my 35th year at the zoo, I was surprised (hardly an adequate word) to receive a call from the director of the zoo telling me that the new baby giraffe had been named after the longest-serving volunteer—ME! (I’ll bet the keepers were quite surprised too, since they had to call the offi ce to fi nd out just how you pronounced that name. At least it is a big change from the frequent African names many of our animals are given.) So, that is how an African giraffe, born on January 17, 2007 at Brookfi eld Zoo in Illinois, has a German girl’s name. And, as she grows up and goes out into the world (she is a genetically valuable animal), keepers in other parts of the country, and the studbook keeper, will all be asking, “Just how do you pronounce that name?”P.S. As the zoo has been careful to stress in all of their press releases and TV spots, it is pronounced “are-Nee-tah.” We don’t want this tall little girl to grow up with a complex.

Over the years, the volunteer group has seen many changes. When the League started, we worked either in the brand new gift shop or in t h e

offi ce, fi ling and stuffi ng envelopes. For a

while, we had a children’s club. Then, we were asked to help in Children’s Zoo.

Soon, we were helping with Special Events.

Next, a docent corps was begun, and later,

a group was trained to help collect animal data for

research.

The Giraffe named Arnieta

Arnieta Kurtz is a member of the BCOA, the Greater Chicagoland Basenji Club and the Basenji Fanciers of Greater Phoenix. Each quarter, Arnietz submits the columns for both the affi liate clubs.


NEW STILWELL/ZANDE CHAMPIONS

Owner/Breeder • Linda & Richard Stilwell • [email protected]

CH Stilwell’s Native Son of Zande - ‘Junior’ Int & Am Ch Zande Charaza SC x FC Stilwell s Call The Wind Mariah SC, LCM 2 Junior finished his championship in style by winning back to back majors, and going Best of Winners

On March 3rd under Judge Celso Pinto and March 4 under Judge Mrs. Myron Gauger at Wichita Falls, Texas

Handled by Ronda Lee

Owners Jacque Holdaway & Linda Stilwell [email protected]

Breeders Richard & Linda Stilwell [email protected]

FC Stilwell's OK Redbud of Zande, SC - "Charlie"

Int & Am Ch Zande Charaza SC x FC Stilwell s Call The Wind Mariah SC, LCM 2

Charlie finished his AKC Field Champion on April 14, 2007.

Charlie needs a major to finish his conformation champion.


A Short History of the Coptokin Black & White Basenjis

by Gwen Stanich

In the early 1960s, when I was exhibiting and breeding basenjis, I subscribed to a publication entitled “Pure Bred Dogs” from England. This publication not only had dog show results from the English shows, but those of South Africa as well. I followed the show career of a black & white basenji named S.A. Ch. Taysenji Dopa (pronounced Do-Pie), owned by professional handler & basenji breeder, Bertram Blewett of Port Elizabeth, Union of South Africa. Bert was from Bessemer, Michigan, and moved to Africa as a young man. Ch. Taysenji Dopa was bred by Elspet Ford, who lived in Northern Rhodesia at that time. She owned both his parents. I contacted Bert, telling him I was very interested in trying to obtain the black and white coloring in basenjis here in the U.S.A., but since the black and white color was dominant, genetically, I knew you had to breed to it to get it. Bert sent me photos and a movie of his dogs running along the beach at the ocean, and I observed Dopa to be a fantastic mover and of the type I highly admired in the breed. Bert and I entered into a lengthy correspondence regarding the possibility of breeding to Dopa. Bert and I struck the following deal—I had a group winning bitch named Ch. Coptokin Ameliette, a daughter of Eng./Am. Ch. Amelia of Little Breach and granddaughter of Eng. Ch. Benedict of Little Breach, pictured in THE BASENJI by Veronica Tudor Williams. Bill Boehm (Ericonji Basenjis) and I jointly owned Eng./Am. Ch. Andersley Atlantic who was a seven times Best In Show Winner in England. I agreed to breed “Ameliette” to “Atlantic” and send best pick of the litter of the females for breeding to “Dopa” on the agreement that I would get all of the black and white pups from this fi rst litter. This agreement was subject to getting approval from the American Kennel Club, because at that time, no dogs from Africa could be registered by the AKC with the exception of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. I corresponded with the AKC, explaining to them my intent and for what purpose, and they granted me a special dispensation

from their rules to allow this color to come in through acceptable stock. However, I could not have the pup of my breeding bred to “Dopa” as this would not give us the required three generations of registered stock, so I had to agree to breeding to a black and white grandson of “Dopa.” The name of this dog was S.A. Ch.

Lazi of the Senjis. I bred Ameliette and Atlantic and sent the pick female pup named Coptokin Copper Bikini to Bert. She became a South African champion. Her littermate, Coptokin Copper Beautique, also went to Northern Rhodesia to Elspet Ford. Their littermate was Ch. Coptokin Copper Ballerina, whom I

sold to Ron Neal (Eterndo Basenjis) as a young pup and who fi nished her title out of the Puppy Class. First in the breed to do so! Bikini was bred to S. A. Ch. Lazi of the Senjis at age two years, and I received from this breeding fi ve black and white pups—four females and one male. I kept the one male and named him “Coptokin Atlantic of the Senjies.” I exhibited him once at the International Kennel Club show in Chicago. After this showing, the American Kennel Club reneged on their agreement

with me, as they had promised to register all my imported black and white pups of this breeding, and instead said they would not register these pups, but would allow each to be bred once to American Kennel Club registered basenjis, and in turn, their offspring would be allowed to be registered. What a deal!! But there was nothing I could do about it—as you can’t fi ght city hall. However, it was an expensive lesson! Oh well, I proved a point—and to all those nay-sayers out there in basenjiland—you fi nally have the truth regarding the “Coptokin” black and whites. They did not descend from some “mongrels” running loose out there in the bush somewhere, but were indeed from impeccable breeding stock!

BREEDERS’ FORUM

NAMES OF DOGS IN PHOTOS: People in the picture are: L-R Phyllis Elloitt, Gwen Stanich, Joyce Boehm, Bill Boehm, and two of Gwen’s children. The puppies are Taysenji Kwidi and Taysenji Bweynu. They had already been registered in England by Elspet. The father was Taysenji Tigee, a son of Taysenji Tahzu.


Ch. SugrShaq-Ankhu No Holds BarredCh. Jerlin’s Braveheart x Ch. AB Princess Chinyamarindi, F.Ch., JC

Conan earned his championship title at 15 months of age with four major wins, always owner-handled. He fi nished with style by winning Best of Breed and a Hound Group II under Mrs. Dorothy Welsh (pictured).

Many thanks to the judges who appreciated our little man:

Proud OwnersAnkhu BasenjisCarrie/Mike Jones(507)[email protected]

BreederSugrShaq Basenjis

Trunita Miller

Mr. George Heitzman (3 points)Mr. J.D. Jones (1 point)Mr. Elizardo Valadez (3 points)Mrs. Diane Malenfant (3 points)Mr. Lou Guerrero (3 points)Mrs. Dorothy Welsh (2 points and Hound Group II)

http://ankhubasenjis.com


The 2007 ASFA Board Meeting and Annual Convention of Delegates was held in Phoenix, AZ. The Board met on April 12-13th, and the ACoD followed on April 14-15. Fifty-Three delegates and one observer attended this year's

convention. The 2008 ACoD will be in Cleveland, OH. CFO Jeff Lipps presented a troubling fi nancial report, showing a substantial defi cit for fi scal year 2006. The Delegate body subsequently approved a budget for 2007 that anticipated a defi cit of $4750. Mr. Lipps emphasized the great need for fi scal caution until per capita income begins to return to previous levels. As one effort to boost income, club dues will be increased to $75, effectively immediately for new clubs, and effective with payment of 2008 club dues for existing clubs. New Scheduling Chair, Denise Como, announced that clubs could now send premium lists by email for approval. Although not a requirement, she said that she much preferred to receive judges' assignments in a grid, and that submitting them in such a manner would speed approval of premium lists. She also urged clubs to ensure that course plans were legible. The new editor of Field Advisory News, Jackie Nivison, was introduced. She encouraged coursers to send her stories, or even story ideas to develop. Her email address is [email protected]. The 2007 International Invitational will be held in Farmington, MN, by three Minnesota clubs; the 2008 II will be hosted by the ASFA in Regions 7, 8, or 9. Gary Roush and Russ Jacobs, former ASFA Presidents, spoke to the ACoD about the memorable events and people from their time in offi ce. The Gary Forrester Award was presented to Les Pekarski and to Tom Bianchi.Hall of Fame initiates were: Ann Filleti, of Region 8;

Carbeth Loud and Clear, "Camille", WhippetComets Cosmic Motion, "Lil Man," Afghan Hound; Motebello Sherom's Fuhais, "Fuhais," Saluki;

Constitutional Revision Committee: Proposal #1 - Regional meeting delegates - passed.Proposal #2- Changes to the Board of Director electronic meetings- passed. Proposal #3, Proposed new disciplinary section - failed. Rules Evaluation Committee: Proposal #10, proposed by Region 7 to limit trials given in a Region on club priority dates, was withdrawn from consideration by the ASFA Board. All other rule change proposals were approved as presented. New business: Among other action, the ACoD voted to send the Constitutional revision of the disciplinary code that was defeated on Saturday to the 2008 ACoD for further consideration. No changes will be made to the document.

Honing Fostering Skills by Lucy Kimbrough

Recently, I completed fostering my third basenji, a female named Nubi. Fostering has an immediacy that challenges and sharpens any skills I have learned over the years working with, observing and reading about dogs. Nubi came with the man who had found her at a shelter four months earlier. That particular week, she had snarled/snapped at this man and his wife so they had become scared of her. Living in rural Texas, I have several fenced acres around my house. I observed her off leash as she investigated the smells of the pastures. On her own, she frequently came back to check in with me. When I tried to remove some cactus needles from her too-inquisitive snout, she made her “snarky” noise the man had complained about. I decided to watch for further clues, such as any head sensitivity problems, medical problems or problems with unpredictable behavior. It took two days to introduce Nubi to my other fi ve dogs, which I did with never more than two at a time. It was a week before I trusted all six dogs to be out together. Even now, two and a half months later, Nubi is crated inside if I leave, even if I am only leaving to walk another dog. The next test would be traveling to the vet. The fi rst two trips to the vet’s offi ce were just for the ride with plenty of treats. Even after she had lab work, Nubi continued to go just for socializing. The last time they checked her weight, she sat on the scale and wagged her curled tail for the technician. She was not enthusiastic about riding in a crate in the car until her third trip or so. Eventually, she began hopping in regularly. Sometimes I took just her; sometimes it is all six dogs and myself, the designated driver. Along with learning to walk well on a six-foot leather leash wearing a martingale collar or a Gentle Leader® harness, one behavior I insist on is the “sit and wait” command. I use this before feeding, releasing from a crate (house and car) and before going through doors or gates. Nubi adapted well and was cooperating in no time. When I counted out the minimum number of “homes” this one-year-old basenji has had – fi ve, at least – I felt that a structured, consistent environment was necessary. When I took her through the house, I used a “sit” command if she seemed to be getting too excited. I have many other animals, so she became accustomed to cats indoors and livestock outdoors. Nubi’s successful fostering is also due to my good dogs – a lab mix, two basenjis and two border collies. Because one of the border collies is deaf, Nubi’s snarky noises meant nothing –it was all body language that started or ended play. My foster home is lacking in the variety of people that a foster dog needs to encounter. But, by having a quieter environment, I hope that it can actually show the real issues of each dog. I try to be respectful, not provoking a new dog to defend itself by fi ght or fl ight; teaching that hands are sources of good things like food, toys and touch; fairly enforcing my house rules such as trading verboten chewies for appropriate ones, accepting grooming and learning any obedience I feel is necessary. My fostering, I hope, starts each dog on the path to a successful placement. I know it has improved my life and my own dogs’ lives. The challenge to fi nd out what is missing for each dog is an exciting search. The additional reward of placing the dog eases any sadness at letting go.

2007 ASFA Annual Convention of Delegatesby Russ Jacobs, BCOA Delegate


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By James Johannes

From Africa With Love Part 4

THE FIRST MORNING after arriving in Cameroon was my fi rst good look at Douala. I had arrived in the evening and had been met at the airport by George. My hotel room was several stories up,

and I could see people leaving for work. I went down for breakfast, and George arrived just after I fi nished eating. We drove from Douala to Yaounde to join Brenda. Along the way,

I noticed quite a few wrecked vehicles off the side of the road and lots of damage to the guardrails. According to George, there are plenty of accidents on this road. We arrived in Yaounde in the afternoon. Brenda was staying at Jean XXIII of Mvoylo Center, the Catholic church, in Yaounde. As I already knew that she had dogs from an email I had received earlier from her requesting more crates, I was not surprised to meet four puppies. Arrangements were made for my room and for breakfast and dinner to be provided by the center. The next morning we took a day trip south of Yaounde. Brenda wanted to try to pick up Afala’s sisters. Afala and her sisters were not completely tame; they did stay around an old couple’s house. Their mother would take them into the forest to hunt. When we arrived, the puppies were present. George, Brenda, and some local children tried to catch one of the puppies. This puppy was not having anything to do with people and would run and hide in the bush. She would crouch down and watch intently while one or the other of us tried to catch her. After spending time chasing her, we decided she was not going to be caught and gave up. We went back to Yaounde and picked up Mahogany and Evindi. Both of them were old enough to have their fi rst rabies shot. George knew where there was a vet. Fortunately, the vet had no other customers when we arrived. The dogs received their shots, and the vet fi lled out the rabies certifi cate. After returning to the center and having dinner, we moved Nsana and Mahogany to my room, along with their crates. For the rest of the trip until we reached Buea, they would stay with me at night. The next morning, we left Yaounde and traveled east. Along the way, we saw several dogs with either semi-erect or erect ears. They appeared high on the leg. Overall, tails were long, but there were some dogs with docked tails. We arrived at Abong Mbang in the late afternoon and found

lodging at the local Catholic Parish. We then went back into town for a cool drink and to buy electric fans to cool our rooms. Just after we had

sat down at the restaurant, a man came up and started t a l k i n g w i t h G e o r g e . Soon, the discussion became more animated. The man claimed he was the commissioner and wanted to check our papers. We had to follow him to a building down the road where the commissioner, George, and one other person talked. From there, w e followed him to his offi ce in another building. He provided no identifi cation, and the building did not have any sign indicating it was the police department. For another 40 minutes, he looked at our papers. Brenda fi nally got impatient with the situation and pretended she was having problems breathing. We fi nally were able to leave after the “commissioner” decided he wasn’t going to get any money out of us. What a farce! We went back to the restaurant, had our beer, and then bought some fans for our rooms. In the morning, we took a day trip south. We went as far as Mindourou, where we stopped for lunch. I had rice and beans and antelope meat. Not too bad. Along the way, we stopped at a village

with Baka (pygmies) and asked about dogs. They didn’t have anything, so we continued south. At one point along the road, we saw a dog coming out of the bush, and not

[Fourth in the Four-Part Series]

Road to Abong Mbang

View from hotel in Douala

Brindle dog with docked tail

Baka (pygmy) hut


long afterwards, his owner appeared. Apparently, they had been hunting. In our trip in southern Cameroon, we saw bush meat on poles being sold on the roadside. Anyone coming by could stop and buy this meat. This was practically the only animal wildlife we saw, other than live birds. We also saw plenty of dogs with docked tails all over in southern Cameroon. At one point, we saw a brindle dog with a docked tail. George was late picking us up the next morning. The connection to the battery was giving a problem, and he had to jury-rig a repair. We decided to leave Abong Mbang and go on to Sangmelima. Our route took us back to Yaounde, where we stopped for lunch before going south. By late afternoon we arrived in Sangmelima and rented rooms at the Trinite Hotel. The next day, we continued traveling south and then turned around just after Mang to return to Sangmelima. Along the way, we picked up two puppies. Ebop was found in Medjounou, and at Mbilemvom, we picked up Fom. Most of the dogs were red and white, but one was a mahogany tri female. Mahogany and Chaka came from an area just west of where we were stopped. Apparently, mahogany

tri colored dogs occur in the extreme south of Cameroon and possibly into Gabon. We also saw dogs with red and very dark markings here and previously when we were coming to Sangmelima. E b o l o w a

was our next destination. Along the way, we saw red and white dogs --a few with cropped tails. In the middle part of our trip, we did not see many dogs or people. Most people were away burning and clearing areas for planting. The dogs went with them during the day. In Ebolowa, we stayed at Centre Catechetique d’Abang, a Catholic parish. George left to go south after lunch to pick up Chaka and did not make it back until late afternoon. During the last night in Ebolowa, a thunderstorm came through and produced a torrent of water. In the morning, we drove back to Yaounde and stopped at George’s house to meet his wife and baby. We pushed on to Douala, where we crossed the Wouri River bridge, the only bridge linking the western half of Douala to the rest of the city. As we neared Buea, our final destination, we called Manu on the phone, and she gave directions to her office. She had offered to help house

our dogs. We met her at her office, and she led us to the house where we could leave the dogs. We decided to stay at the Capital Hotel, because it was close to her office and only three blocks from the house Manu was renting. For the next month, we stayed in Buea. We had a local vet give a rabies shot to Nsana, Afala and Chaka. Fom had a skin condition, and the vet gave him a bath and, unknown to us, a de-worming pill. Fom was not old enough to be given a full dose of de-wormer, and the overdose killed him. During our stay in Buea, the Race of Hope marathon was held. The course starts in Buea, with competitors running to the top of Mt. Cameroon and back. We also went to a local village and looked at dogs and puppies. In and to the north of Buea town, located in the northwest corner of Buea, we looked at puppies and some dogs used for hunting. One of the puppies we looked at was a tri colored dog, and Brenda was taken by his headl because it reminded her of some of the basenjis of the past. She decided to buy him. The owner’s children took us to their motherl who was at the local market. She owned a clothing store. After agreeing to a price, we went back and collected Buea. We took a share taxi back to the hotel. Before we reached the hotel, Buea threw up. Brenda had to pay the taxi driver an extra few dollars for the mishap Buea had in his car. Because we ran out of dog food and couldn’t get any locally, we started cooking rice and eggs with some meat for the dogs. On our last day in Buea, we hired a driver to take me to the airport, because I couldn’t fit in George’s SUV with dogs and crates. We arrived at the Douala airport in the afternoon and started the process of getting the dogs out of the country. We had to pay a fee to export them and had to put some of the dogs on the plane as freight. It took several hours of negotiating a price, and I began to wonder if we would be leaving or not. After getting the dogs’ paperwork finished and paying the fees, we drove to the freight terminal to arrange passage for the rest of the dogs. Finally, at ten o’clock we pulled away from terminal and were on our way home. The next morning we arrived in Zurich, Switzerland. We had

Red/white dog along the road to Mang

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Manu’s house and Mt. Cameroon

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Tanza BasenjisPat Fragassi And Ted JuddPleasanton, Califorina

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BCOA Versatile Basenji (VB)

Bred by Pat Fragassi – Tanza BasenjisOwned by Ann Patterson-Hine & Butler Hine

COMING SOON ~EMERANT N FOPAWS TRIWIZARD AT TANZA

(Kobey)Born: 12/31/2006 - pictured at 10 weeks

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Bred by Jeff GillespieOwned by Pat Fragass, Jeff Gillespie & Sue Kite

At home with Jeff in Ohio- presented by Colleen Wagner

DC ZURI’S TI-TANZA WAZI AJABU, SC, LCM - (Mickii)

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Conformation & Performance Champion

Dam of 2 Dual Champions from her only litter: DC Tanza-Zuri Fatia,SC,LCM (Dam of Crystal) & DC Tanza’s Tego,SC,FCH (sire of Lucy & Jahari)

Conformation, Lure Coursing, Obedience, & Agility Champions: (Mickii’s Grandkids)

• DC Tanza’s Almazi Madini, SC, CD, RN, CGC, FCH (Crystal), Ch Jamaa-Tanza Jahari• Ch Jamaa-Tanza Makindau, RN, JC, NA (Lucy)

Thank you to Ken & Marilyn Leighton, Zuri Basenjis, for letting Mickii come live with us!!

Born Feb. 21, 1993

Owned by Pat Fragassi/Ted Judd/M. Leighton Bred by: M. Leighton & D. Lebovitz


to rush through baggage claim and security, so we could get to the freight terminal, luckily within walking distance, to pick up the dogs. Unfortunately, we ran into a problem. The dogs needed to be inspected by the vet before going on the plane, and more fees needed to be paid. All this caused a delay and forced us to miss our connecting fl ight. American Airlines rescheduled us for a fl ight four days later. The dogs were held in a kennel at the freight terminal. We booked rooms at the airport and decided to visit Zurich to see some art galleries and the Zurich History museum.

We left Zurich and fl ew to Dallas/Ft. Worth airport, and then fl ew on to our separate homes. The dogs were not inspected. All the offi cials were interested in was making sure nothing was in the crates, other than the dogs. Brenda took with her Evindi, Afala, Chaka, and Buea while I took Ebop, Mahogany and Nsana. Brenda and I would like to thank Emmanuelle (Manu) Occansey for allowing us to keep our dogs at her house while we stayed in Buea.

Jengi Project and Jengi dogs can be seen at www.dibubasenjis.com. Jengi dogs are listed below Jengi Project link.

Zurich, Switzerland

Ebop and Fom

A red/white dog we spotted along the way to Mindourou

It’s eighteen months away, which sounds like a long time, unless you’re part of the group preparing the event. The Dallas-Fort Worth Basenji Club, Inc. is doing just that. The DFWBC annual specialty was held in March (details elsewhere in this issue), and we were waiting to get that wrapped up so we could concentrate fully on the BCOA Specialty. We are thrilled that the event will be held at the famous Southfork Ranch, former home of J.R. and family. Attendees will have the luxury of all specialty events being held in one place. Even more exciting, there is outdoor lighting to have certain carefully selected events at night! The 2008 BCOA National Specialty will be a Texas-sized, fun-packed event no basenji person will want to miss! Committees are being formed, chairpersons are being forced – er, selected to head those committees, and details are starting to be scrutinized. Our small group alone cannot organize an event of this proportion. The Indian Nations Basenji Club and Wanda Pooley, BCOA Oversight Committee Chairman have been of invaluable help during these very early stages. As things get bigger, we will need more people to help. If any of y’all would like to offer your expertise for the event, why that would be right nice of ya. To fi nd out how you can help, please contact the 2008 BCOA National Specialty Chairman, Karlene Schoonover at [email protected].

part of the group preparing the event. The Dallas-Fort Worth Basenji Club, Inc. is doing just that. The DFWBC annual specialty was held in March (details elsewhere in this issue), and we were waiting to get that wrapped up so

The Lone Star State in 2008 - Y’all Come!

2008 NATIONAL SPECIALTY –Field Trial Judges

TALLY HO!!!! Believe it or not, 2008 will be here before you know. I hope you're planning to come to Texas for the 2008 BCOA Specialty. There are lots of fun things being planned for a big Texas event. We are planning ASFA lure coursing and AKC JC tests. At this time we are asking for suggestions for lure coursing judges. If you have any suggestions, please e-mail me with your suggestions at [email protected] or call me at 580-255-2227. The deadline for suggestions is July 1st, 2007.

Linda Stillwell


Beauty ~ #4 - ASFA and #2 - AKCWinifred ~ #7 - ASFA and #5 - AKC

FC Svengali‛s Dark Beauty SC, FCh“Beauty”

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The ColemanAward is awardedannually to theBasenji that hasdefeated the greatestnumber of dogs in AKCconformation competition -Group & Best in Show - for the precedingCalender Year. The idea for the award wasdeveloped by Coralie Betz & Damara Bolte.Damara designed the trophy, using Diane’s “Rosie”Ch. Absin’ Bublin’ Brown Sugar Lihu, as the model.

Diane C. Coleman Memorial Hound Group Award

1983 CH. ALEIKA-ABSINITHE RAJAH’S J.R.

1984 CH. RAMESES GOLDEN PHOENIX, FCH

1985-1988 CH. MUSIC CITY SERENGETI JAZZMAN

1989 CH. WINDSBRAUT BY JORJ OF ANUBIS

1990 CH. VIKENTOR’S COUNTRY ROSE

1991-1993 CH. SONBAR’S CELESTIAL WIZARD

1994-1996 CH. CALEZ EXECUTIVE OF EM BASI

1997-1999 CH ZINDIKA’S JOHNNY COME GREATLY, JC

2000 CH. INGEGAB LIMITED EDITION

2001-2002 CH. C-QUEST’S POINT BLANK

2003 CH JASIRI-SUKARI JOHN TRI-VOLTA

2004 CH. ARUBMEC’S SWEET SPOT, JC

2005 DC Jasiri-sukari john tri-volta, sc


DC Jasiri-Sukari John Tri-Volta, SC2005 Award Recipient

CH Jasiri-Sukari HR Pup N’ Stuff x CH Sukari-Jasiri Soda PupBreeder: Julie & Kathleen Jones

Owners: Julie & Kathleen Jones & Katsherine Toohey


IN MEMORIAM

By Jo Ann Linebaugh

I just heard about Annie. Can this be true? Can she really be gone? It is diffi cult to believe. Annie has been part of my life for so many years. Although I knew her not well personally, she touched my life in so many ways. For those of you who do not know of whom I speak – let me explain. I was seventeen years old and working at my fi rst job, learning to be a veterinary technician. Our groomer, Diane, raised and showed German Shorthaired pointers and had become a friend to me. She told such amusing stories of the dog show world that I became fascinated with the world of dog shows. When I asked Diane if she would take me to a dog show and teach me to show dogs, she willingly agreed. My fi rst outing was to Mount Vernon, Ohio to their annual dog show. It was a bit overwhelming to me from the beginning. I think my mind was on sensory overload as I followed Diane through the building to the grooming area. DOGS!!! EVERYWHERE!!! Big ones, small ones, all colors, sizes and descriptions in every phase of being readied for the show ring. I was totally amazed at the preparations necessary to engage in this sport. After setting up Diane’s crates and grooming supplies, she consulted her judging schedule and told me to follow her. I trotted along behind her like a good student, as she wound her way to the ring area where the actual judging was taking place. We reached a ring where the judging of terriers was just completed. Diane surveyed the chairs ringside, chose one and told me to sit. As the next class fi led into the ring, Diane pointed a lady out to me and said, “See that tall lady? Watch her. Watch everything about her and everything she does. She will teach you more about showing dogs in one day than I can in a month.” That was my introduction to Annie. At that time, she was Anne Hone Rogers. She entered the ring with a white Miniature Poodle on a show lead and was immediately the center of the world. She was very tall, very self-assured and cool. Her dog was impeccably groomed and presented. She was dressed in a red and green plaid hip pleated skirt, a green turtleneck and a white blazer. She moved with a grace and dignity seldom seen in a person of her height. I knew nothing about poodles then and know very little more than that now, but as I sat there and watched Annie work her magic, I was awestruck. I didn’t know if that was a good dog or not, but I did know I was witnessing something special. THIS was a whole new world, and I wanted to be a part of it. Annie won the large class, and as she accepted her ribbon along with the congratulations of her co-exhibitors, she was very gracious to all. After several more classes, Annie re-entered the ring

with the winners from the other classes and once again won, this

time a purple ribbon. I had no idea what had just happened, but it was exciting. In the months to come, I went to many more shows with Diane and spent countless hours watching my idol – Annie. What did I learn from this wonderful lady? I learned that dog shows are a sport of ladies and gentlemen. I learned that one always

dresses like a lady or a gentleman for the ring. I learned

that one is always gracious to fellow exhibitors as well as judges. I learned that a dog is always presented to the very best of one’s ability. I

learned that there are unwritten rules to be followed in the ring. I learned the importance of being a lady at all times. Annie was the best! Finally, the time came when Diane put a show lead in my hand and sent me forth to compete. I did. I learned more about showing in the school of hard knocks, but no one taught me more about showing dogs than Annie. Over the years, whenever I could, I went ringside when Annie was showing, to watch her. My fascination for her never waned. Eventually Annie, now Annie Rogers Clark, became a judge, and I was privileged to show under her many times. Always fair in her judging, unfailingly kind and considerate to the exhibitors, Annie was a much sought after judge of all breeds. She judged many times at Westminster and was scheduled to judge the Terrier group there this year, but God stepped in and took her to be with Him before she could complete that assignment. A few years ago, at our National Specialty in St. Louis, I had the opportunity to talk to Annie and thank her for all the wonderful lessons I learned from her. With the grace that she had always shown, she listened attentively to me and thanked me for sharing my feelings with her. I will always be glad that I had that opportunity. My world has changed. I will long feel the loss of a wonderful infl uence on my life, a wonderful lady, an icon of the dog world. I will miss you, Annie.

ANNIE ROGERS CLARK1929 - December 20, 2006

I just heard about Annie. Can this be true? Can she really be gone? It is diffi cult to believe. Annie has been part of my life for so many years. Although I knew her not well personally, she touched my life in so many ways. For those of you who

I was seventeen years old and working at my fi rst

stories of the dog show world that I became fascinated with the world of dog shows. When I asked Diane if she would take me to a dog show and teach me to show dogs, she

My fi rst outing was to Mount Vernon, Ohio to their annual dog show. It was a bit overwhelming to me from the beginning. I think my mind was on sensory overload as I followed Diane through the building to the grooming area. DOGS!!! EVERYWHERE!!! Big ones, small ones, all colors, sizes and descriptions in every phase of being readied for the show ring. I was totally amazed at the preparations necessary to engage

with the winners from the other classes and once again won, this

time a purple ribbon. I had no idea what had just happened, but it was exciting. In the months to come, I went to many more shows with Diane and spent countless hours watching my idol – Annie. What did I learn from this wonderful lady? I learned that dog shows are a sport of ladies and gentlemen. I learned that one always

gentleman that one is always

exhibitors as well as judges. I learned that a dog is

1929 - December 20, 2006

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by Mary Lou Kenworthy

Timing is very important when you are shipping dogs, but sometimes “the best laid plans - - - -.”

DAY ONE (March 2nd) The shipping arrangements began. The basenji puppy, Trappist, was now old enough (4 months) to get the necessary Rabies shot required for entry into Brazil, so while at the vets, I got his International Health Certifi cate. The certifi cate, along with the fee for USDA processing and a stamped, self-addressed envelope, were mailed to the USDA. I would send the papers on to the Consulate for the puppy’s visa. The visa would be good for thirty days, and I could fi rm up the rest of the plans. Two days later, I got a call from a Ms. W. at the USDA. I had not enclosed the rabies certifi cate. I had not thought this to be necessary, since all the rabies information was listed on the health certifi cate. Ms. W. informed me that they had to stamp it, too. The next day it was in the mail to them. This is why I like to get an early start on things. No problem, there was plenty of time. Another two days brought another call from the USDA. “You didn’t enclose a pre-paid Express envelope for this to be sent to the Brazilian Consulate,” Ms. W. informed me. “I know, I had sent a stamped, self-addressed envelope for you to send everything back to me. I will mail it to the Consulate,” I replied. “You can’t do it that way, there isn’t time, everything has to be done within 10 days of shipping.” “But I’m not shipping till April 9th, there is plenty of time.” “Your health certifi cate will be expired,” Ms. W. explained. “I know that, I will get another one for the airline closer to time.” “You can’t do that, it says right here in the Import requirements for Brazil, “1. Each animal must be accompanied by an International Health Certifi cate issued by a licensed veterinarian within ten days prior to boarding and certifying that the animal is in good health.” “Yes, I see that, I have a copy right here in front of me. I will get another health certifi cate within ten days of shipping.” “No,” she insisted, “everything has to be stamped by the USDA within ten days of shipping.” “In that case,” I argued, “it will never make it in time.” “That’s how everyone else does it,” she insisted. “Ten days before you ship you need to Express mail to me a prepaid Express mail envelope addressed to the Consulate and a prepaid Express mail envelope addressed back to you and we will stamp the health certifi cate and send everything on to the Consulate. I’ll hold everything here until closer to time.” We were both losing patience, and I was losing the argument. I have yet to fi nd anywhere where it says, “stamped by USDA within ten days of shipping!” I could not make this person understand what I wanted to do, even though I presented my argument several times. I told her that I had shipped Jean another puppy this way

two years ago but that didn’t convince her, either. Finally, I realized that if I didn’t do it her way, it wasn’t going to get done. So from then until early April I would have the worry and stress of wondering if the puppy would ever get shipped in time.

Shipping plans were further complicated, because Delta was talking bankruptcy and the pilots had a widely televised practice walkout to show people that they would strike if their wages were cut again. I’d been e-mailing Jean of the progress – or lack thereof. We decided we were both getting ulcers.

DAY 25 (March 27) Optimistically, I booked space on Delta Flight #105 for Sunday, April 9th. I was closely watching the news about the possible pilot strike and Delta’s bankruptcy. Everything was still up in the air. (No pun intended.)

DAY 27 (March 29) I purchased three pre-paid Express Mail envelopes to the tune of $14.40 each and wondered if this was a government conspiracy to get me to pay $43.20 for what could have been accomplished for the price of three $.39 stamps! Little did I know that this was not the end of it. I addressed one envelope to the USDA. Into that envelope I put the envelope from them to the Consulate, another envelope from the Consulate back to me and a Postal Money Order for the Consulate fee. This was mailed to the USDA on March 30, so that it would arrive on the 31st, the requested ten days prior to the shipping date.

DAY 29 (March 31) Another call from Ms. W. at the USDA saying that the health certifi cate was not enclosed. “You have that from the fi rst mailing,” I told her, “You said you’d hold it.” “But it has to be within ten days, this one is older. I don’t know if they will accept it now.” “Ten days for the airline,” I reminded her again, “I have a vet appointment next Thursday to get a new certifi cate to ship on Sunday.” “But we have to stamp it,” she insisted. “No, you don’t – the airline doesn’t care as long as it is ‘issued by a licensed veterinarian within ten days prior to boarding and certifying that the animal is in good health.’ The only one you have to stamp is the one for the Consulate.”

Why would the airline care about the date of the USDA stamp? The USDA has never even seen the animal. The airline wants to know the health status from the vet who did the examination!

“Maybe I’d better let you speak to our veterinarian. Hold on a minute.” When Mrs. W. came back on the phone, she said that he was out to lunch, but she would have him call me as soon as he returned. The health certifi cate they had was almost a month old. I could not blame the Consulate if they would not accept it. I tried to call the Consulate only to be chased in circles by the automated answering service. After several rounds of not being able to contact a human,s I gave it up and tried to call my vet to see

God Bless the USDA


if I could get another health certificate ASAP. If I needed to send the new one to the USDA, it had to be in the mail before 4:00 PM. The vet’s answering machine told me that they were open but no one could answer the phone at present. Now I needed to leave my line open for the USDA to call back. Finally, the USDA vet called back, and when I told him what I originally tried to do he understood. He said that would have been OK, if they had sent the papers on right away but now it was probably too late. Neither of us was sure if the Consulate would accept a certificate that was a month old. Time was running out. The gentleman explained that his employee was just trying to be helpful. I said I realized that, but she sure had messed up my life and Jean’s vacation plans to pick up the puppy. I tried calling the Consulate again, and again I got the run around on their automated system. I gave up on the Consulate and called my vet again; this time, I left a message for them to call me back. It was almost 2:00 PM, and I was sweating bullets when the vet called back. She squeezed me in between appointments, and I rushed this second health certificate over to the post office. With the Express mail, the certificate should arrive at the USDA before noon Saturday. Another $14.40 and a precious day wasted! If the USDA sent it on immediately, it should arrive at the Consulate before noon on Monday. The Consulate only accepts applications for visas from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday. So, if the application would arrive early and be processed promptly and mailed the same day, it could make it to me in time for the puppy to catch his flight. Figuring that Thursday would be the earliest possible date that I could get the visa from the Consulate, I felt it safe to run some errands on Wednesday. Wrong again! I arrived home late that afternoon to find a card in my mail box notifying me of the attempt to deliver Express mail from the Brazilian Consulate. Wow! This Express mail is faster than I thought, maybe the lady at the USDA was right and it can be accomplished in ten days. It was too late for me to go pick up the letter, so I decided to let them deliver it the next day, and I would be sure to be home to sign for it. That would be Thursday, and I’d have the visa in plenty of time to ship on Sunday.

DAY 35 (April 6th) Thursday, 11:57 AM, the Express envelope arrived. The label said it was from the Brazilian Consulate to me. I was still stunned at the speed with which this had taken place. I went to my computer to notify Jean that we were on schedule. But first, I decided to open the envelope to be sure the Consulate had approved the visa. The first thing that fell out was a folded prepaid Express mail envelope. My brain whirled – this was not right – there should not be another envelope. It was addressed from the USDA to the Brazilian Consulate! No, No, this can not be happening! The second thing to fall out of the envelope was my postal money to the Consulate. It was happening! Now she sends it back to me! I did it the way she told me to do it and she still messed it up! There I sat with another Express envelope wasted, not to mention two more precious days! At least the International Health Certificate and the Rabies Certificate had the USDA stamp. Back to the Post Office again to spend yet another $14.40. I addressed this envelope from the Brazilian Consulate back to me and shoved it into the envelope to the Consulate along with the other papers. Here we go again! Only if it gets to the Consulate tomorrow, is processed and mailed back to me by 4:00PM the

same day will it arrive on Saturday for the Sunday flight. Now, that is asking for a miracle! Nail biting time again. I e-mailed Jean of the latest developments. He was now at his Mother’s home in Rio, because it was closer to Sao Paulo than where he lived. He was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his puppy.

DAY 37 (April 8th) I paced the floor all Saturday morning, hoping for the mail carrier to come to my door. Twelve noon came and went – no visa. Jean and I e-mailed back and forth. He would have to return home (8 to 9 hours drive) and go to work on Monday. We would now take it day by day. The flight, if there still was one, would leave ATL at 7:45 PM each day and arrive at GRU, 7:05 the next morning. This meant that whatever day the visa arrived (by noon), I could alert Jean and get the pup to the airport the required four hours before for the flight. Jean would have time to travel to Sao Paulo. He would have to take off more days from work because of the time and distance he planned to fly to Sao Paulo to pick up his puppy. The weather was getting hotter in Atlanta, and the pilot strike date was nearing. Our nerves were fried, and our ulcers growing! I called the airline and had the reservation changed to Monday.

DAY 39 (April 10th) By now, the second health certificate had expired. I called my vet’s office. “You’re not going to believe this,” I told the receptionist. “I need to get another health certificate for Trappist.” Monday noon came and went with nothing from the Consulate. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, it was the same. Each day, I changed the reservation to the following day; the people at the airline were very accommodating. The temperature was climbing higher each day. Delta pilots were set to strike April 17th. Surely, I could get the pup sent before then and before the third health certificate expired!

DAY 43 (April 14th) Precisely at 12:00 noon, a knock came at the door. The anticipated Express envelope had arrived. I signed for it with trembling hands, and as soon as the door closed I opened the envelope to see what else could possibly have gone wrong. This time, everything was in order. I hastily dialed my friend, Sally, who was going to accompany me to the airport and told her the trip was on. Then I e-mailed Jean that he could expect the puppy the next morning. We set off for the airport. The latest news was that the Delta pilot issue was not yet resolved and planes were still flying. However, the afternoon temperature in Atlanta was predicted to be 86 degrees. I had visions of getting to the airport and having them not accept the dog because the temperature was one degree over the limit. This would have been the last straw. It was the first hot day of the spring, and I turned on my air conditioner to find that it was not working. We inched along through the Atlanta holiday traffic to the airport, and the return trip was even slower and hotter. Fortunately, by then the puppy was awaiting his flight in the comfortable air conditioned International Terminal. When I heard back from Jean later that evening, he was four hours away from Sao Paulo at a cyber-café. Since this was Good


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Friday, he had not been able to get a fl ight and was driving the long haul to the airport. He said he’d call me when he got back home.

DAY 44 (April 15th) Late Saturday night, I got an e-mail from Jean who had just gotten home and felt it was too late to call. He said he’d call in the morning. It had taken him till 4:00 PM to fi nally get all the paper work done and actually get out of the airport and on his way home. And I thought we had red tape here! Trapp was fi ne and had withstood the trip very well (better than we did I’m sure). I could fi nally breath, easily again, knowing that the pup was fi nally safely with his owner.

DAY 45 (April 16th) Jean called on Easter Sunday morning. He was very happy with his new puppy, who had wasted no time worming his way into everyone’s heart. Jean was watching Trapp through the window. He was playing in the yard with the children and other dogs. Solo, the brindle basenji female who had gone to Brazil two years prior, was delighted to have another dog that could keep up with her. We were all relieved that the long ordeal of getting Trapp safely to his new home was over. As they say, “All’s well that ends well!”

BEST DeSkunking

Solution

cornered skink, here’s a stink

Going to Vernon Marshby Maggie Galaszewski Jan Cook & I take Cody, Rusty, Jada, Zorro & Brutus to the Vernon Marsh almost every weekend. On one Saturday, the hounds were walking across the frozen lake investigating mounds of earth right in the middle. The very next weekend, the ice was completely gone. The dogs were all standing on shore looking out to the spot where they had been the week before, wondering what the heck happened. They would step out onto the heavy reeds, dip into the water, and realize it’s not going to happen today. So, to prevent boredom, we went to the road along the river and came upon an area the beavers had decided to call home . And, it must have been home for some time. Earlier in the winter, with all the snow on the ground, you couldn’t see the destruction done by these critters. The road was caved in, the frontage to the river had lost a few feet and the path was gutted. The dogs decided this was the best place to roll and dig. And that is just what they did. I guess they fi gured that if they couldn't walk on water they would have to entertain themselves on land.

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AKC Delegate Quarterly Meeting March 13, 2007

The election of three new directors from a group of six was not very involved, since three people received majority votes on the fi rst ballot. Most delegates were prepared for a very late conclusion to the meeting, as was I. All six of the people contesting the positions were qualifi ed and worthy. Those elected, Patricia Haines and Patti Strand, were current board members, and Ken Marden is a former board member and past president of AKC. The more interesting part of the two days are always the various committee meetings on the Monday prior to the offi cial meeting, Tuesday. I attended the parent club committee and the health committee meetings. Robin Stansell , AKC staff, gave an overview and answered questions regarding the eligibility requirements to hold future dog shows. The case was made that these rules will help AKC member clubs present a better face to the public and that putting on a show or two is not enough. There were at least seventy people attending the meeting, and while many had questions, but there was very little serious opposition. Most just wanted explanation, and Robin answered satisfactorily and was open to suggestions regarding changes. Even though there was more than enough time in the full meeting Tuesday, because of the one ballot election, these rules were never mentioned. The bottom line is that except for a few additions and minor changes (delay of implementation for one year), these are now the rules. There was also a discussion concerning the changing make up of the delegate body. Originally, most of the delegates represented parent clubs, but now there are more non parent club members. Also, over the next several years there will be about ninety group clubs becoming eligible for membership. Not only will this dilute the infl uence of the parent clubs further, but the overall number of delegates will make it more and more diffi cult just to fi nd meeting places. The Health Committee talked about future uses for DNA in the profi ling area. Also, Veterinary outreach, CHIC and the CHF health conference were mentioned. One interesting discussion referred to the possibility of OFA absorbing the DNA pools of several breed clubs into the OFA DNA bank.

Jon Curby, BCOA AKC Delegate

The completes minutes for the meeting can be found at:http://www.akc.org/pdfs/about/delegates_meeting/march07.pdf

AKC Announces Future Location For Raleigh

Operations Center -- Move Slated for 2008 --

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today plans to move its Raleigh Operations Center from its current location at 5580 Centerview Drive to the Brier Creek Corporate Center in Raleigh. The move is expected to occur in mid-2008. The Brier Creek building is currently under construction. The Brier Creek site was selected after an extensive search that included 40 potential properties. The decision-making process was carried out using an experienced management team assisted by proven commercial real estate consultants. “The modern, effi cient layout of our new location will enhance productivity and provide our Raleigh employees with a top-quality, professional working environment,” said AKC Chief Operating Offi cer John Lyons. “This decision proved to be far more economically feasible compared to staying at our current location, requiring time-consuming and costly renovations to upgrade the space, which would have resulted in long-term disruption to our operations.” “The intention was to remain in Raleigh, close to our current location so that any impact on employees was minimal,” said Keith Frazier, AKC’s Assistant Vice President of Audit and Control, who headed the search for new space. “The Brier Creek location is ideal for our needs as it offers conveniences for employees which do not currently exist. It is also very close to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, several hotels, interstate highways, and the North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine.” “Our building will also be well-branded, with AKC signage visible from the highway and airport and our bronze DOGNY dog statue greeting visitors as they approach the building. And of course, our canine companions will be welcome in offi ce,” added Frazier.

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB NEWS

AKC Parent Club ConferenceJuly 20-22, 2007 ~ Peachtree, GA

This event is sponsored by AKC,Eukanuba and AKC Companion Animal Recovery. Several important topics that affect all parent clubs will be covered. In addition, two resource rooms will be open displaying electronic and print media. Two representatives from each parent club are invited to attend.


CLUB COLUMNS

Basenji Club of Northern California

Plans are in the works (approvals received) for our June AKC Trials. On Saturday, June 2, 2007, we will host a Basenji only Test and Trial. Judge will be Yvette Alley. Also on that day, we will have our Annual Puppy Match with Yvette doing double duty as our Puppy Match Judge. The site will be in Livermore at Robertson Park. On June 3, 2007, BCONC will host an AKC All Breed Lure Test and Trial at the same location. Our judges that day will be Yvette Alley and Parry Tallmadge. We also have approval for our October BCONC Specialty Show. Date is October 20, 2007 and will follow the BCOA Nationals. Our judge is J. Crandall. Also, following our Specialty are two days of All Breed Shows, Del Valle Dog Club. Usually BCONC uses an independent Secretary for our Specialty, but due to the Nationals and the Del Valle shows we will, this year, be using the same Superintendent. The event Superintendent for all the events will be MB-F, so entering all the shows will be easy….. And all the events are at the same location. Make your plans now to come and join us for a week-plus of Basenji Activities! We are also planning our December AKC and ASFA trials, to be held (pending approvals) December 1st and 2nd. BCONC decided not to hold our Annual Spring Specialty in 2007, due to most of the members also serving on the BCOA 2007 National Committee. We will be back in 2008 with our Spring Specialty. Again, this will be an evening event. Please note (and all clubs considering an evening event should take note) that due to new AKC rules, we are limited to an entry of 50 total and NO non-regular classes. We will hold Sweeps during the Coyote Hills Kennel Club show. With these new AKC restrictions, it will be interesting to see how all this plays out. In other news, hopefully by the time this “hits” the press,ss we will b e selling the 4th and fi nal BCONC Stuffed B-Toy. The Brindle Edition! As of this writing, we had only 5 left of the Black and Whites.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE PROTYPE

by Pat Fragassi

press,ss we will selling the 4th and fi nal BCONC The Brindle Edition! As

had only 5 left of the

Basenji Fanciers of Greater Phoenix

The winter has passed quickly here in “the valley.” Don’t laugh—we did have winter this year, though not quite what I’m accustomed to in Illinois. We did have several nights in a row of temperatures around 20 degrees and the plants show it. However, most things are recovering and we are having outdoor activities. We did have quite a few “puppy get-togethers” that were lots of fun. At one time we had 17 puppies and about 25 people—who was counting! Some were held in Mesa and some in Tucson. We also held a blood draw for the Phenome Project. Seventy-seven basenjis donated their blood, and it wasn’t even held in conjunction with a show! We would like to thank Linda Siekert and Katy Scott for donating their time and traveling up from Tucson for this project. Blood was drawn at two different places—one on the north side and one on the east. Now we are planning a microchipping clinic. AKC has come out with their own microchip that is smaller than the Home Again chip they have been using. They are hoping to get more pets chipped and registered so, hopefully, more pets can be returned if lost. We expect to be able to offer this service at a very reasonable cost. On Easter Sunday we will be holding our fi rst Junior Courser Tests. Then on May 5 we plan another JC Test and an AKC Lure Coursing Trial. These are all new events for us. We don’t hold club meetings during the summer, but the annual awards party is coming up in June. Always a fun time, with lots of good food, and-of course-BASENJIS. Our next show is planned for September 14, in conjunction with the Prescott all-breed shows. The paperwork has been sent off to AKC, but nothing is fi nal yet. More information to follow, so think about visiting Arizona in September. Prescott is at a higher elevation, so it should be cool.

by Arnieta Kurtz

8th Annual Basenji Specialty

August 18th, 2007Delaware County Fairgrounds

Muncie, IN

Sweepstakes: Sally WuornosConformation: TBA

Superintendent: Roy Jones Dog Shows


by Lisa Marshall, President

We had our annual “all sighthound” fun match on Saturday, March 31. While our entry was down a little this year, we still had a great time with the puppies. Our judge was Meghann Lord of Forest Junction, Wisconsin. Meghann used to show in junior showmanship with my daughter, Amy. Meghann’s family breeds borzoi, so she is very familiar

with the sighthound breeds and has gentle and confident hands on the pups. Nine breeds were represented this year: Afghans, basenjis, borzoi, Ibizans, Irish Wolfhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, salukis and whippets in conformation and an Italian greyhound in the trick class. I think the best part of the match this year was the trick class which drew a nice entry, and, in fact, set a record at five dog and handler teams. Kurt Anderson’s Ibizan’s CatDog demonstrated the Ibizan rabbit hunting pounce, Marco, the Italian Greyhound, pulled a tiny wagon for Jim Perry, Don Goodrich’s Afghans, Connor and Scarlett, illustrated what a good basenji says (nothing), and what a bad basenji says (several barks), Susan Cook’s basenji puppy, Arrow, ran through a bunch of tricks to show off what a smart puppy he is (sit, down, high five, roll over), and Pat Wand’s Chili showed that for the right motivation, even a basenji can learn to retrieve, and retrieve she did – everything from toys to a ball point pen! Meghann used the applause-o-meter to help her decide on Marco, the Italian greyhound and his wagon, as Best Trick.

Here are the rest of the results:· Best Puppy - Ibizan- Harehill's Peanut Bunny Cup - Wendy

Anderson· Reserve Best Puppy - Basenji- AB Delta Dawn- Wanda Pooley· Best Adult - Basenji -AB I Hear A Symphony- Wanda Pooley &

Sandy Tucker· Reserve Best Adult - Borzoi -Nonsuch Lac Du Bays- Kalen &

Karen Dumke.Note: All the winners were from the bred by exhibitor bitch class.

We had good running weather this year for our ASFA lure coursing trials on Sat., April 14 and Sun., April 15, although it was a little chilly for those of us out in the field. We had a good complement of club members in all the “jobs,” so things ran smoothly both days. Thanks to trial chair, Karla Schreiber,

and trial secretary, Wanda Pooley, for all the hard work. After the trial ended on Saturday, we ran several pre-certifications and a lot of practice runs. We encourage people to volunteer to

FIELD TRIAL RESULTS - Saturday – April 14th – 45 dogsBEST IN FIELD: “Bravo,” - Wildabout Windwalker Bravizzimo [Whippet] Cathy Turley- York

BasenjiOPENSunnie, Joy-Us Furaha Sundog, JC Sue Joyner 1FIELD CHAMPIONZeke, CH Hacker's Hyde and Zeke, JC, FCh

Terry Lemberger 1 - BOB

Penny, CH Serengeti Joy-Us Penny Royal, JC

Sue Joyner 2

Aubrey, CH Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming, FC, SC, GRC

Susan Cook 3

Kaper, DC Lacada's Con Man K's Kaper, SC,LCM3

Belinda Kaufman 4

Sunday, April 15th – 55 dogsBasenjiOPENZulu, Jasiri-Sukari Ruby Red Squirt Joan Givler 1Micki, Joy-Us Fire On The Mountain Sue Joyner 2Sunnie, Joy-Us Furaha Sundog, JC Sue Joyner 3FIELD CHAMPIONZeke, CH Hacker's Hyde and Zeke, JC,FCh Terry Lemberger 1 - BOBAubrey, CH Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming, FC, SC, GRC

Susan Cook 2

Kaper, DC Lacada's Con Man K's Kaper, SC,LCM3

Belinda Kaufman 3

Penny, CH Serengeti Joy-Us Penny Royal, JC

Sue Joyner 4


learn the various jobs involved in running a coursing trial, so there is some redundancy of knowledge in each main job. The total entry on Saturday was 45, and the total entry on Sunday was 54.

I am happy to report that by early March, all of our little basenji mix rescue puppies were placed in great homes, as was their mom, Abby (purebred basenji shelter rescue). I haven’t seen recent photos of the two black pups from this litter as of the date of this writing, but the three that were marked like basenjis (two reds and one tri) are easily identifi able as basenji-mixes. Ears are up, the tails are, at least, loosely curled, and the eyes are almond shaped with lots of dark mascara. This was a very attractive litter and we are hearing good feedback from the new owners. Some BCOSW members were world travelers in March. Sally Wuornos made the trip to England to see Crufts dog show. Sally is the 3rd BCOSW member to attend Crufts; the other two being Carrie Jones and Beth Straub in 2004, I think. Wanda Pooley, Sandy Tucker and I left dogs and husbands at home while we spent a wonderful week in Spain, visiting Barcelona, Madrid and Sevilla. We crammed a lot into 7 days including the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Giralda Tower in Sevilla and hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding at a large ranch outside Sevilla. I can’t wait to go back someday. By the time you are reading this, our LGRA racing meet will be history, so observations and results will have to wait for the next issue. We are fi nishing up work on the premium for our 12th independent specialty to be held Friday, July 27. All the details you need are in the ad elsewhere in this issue and on the bcosw.org website under the Events tab. The premium is online, and you can enter online as well. Our judges this year are A. Tad Brooks, Meisterhaus Basenjis, for Puppy and Veteran Sweeps, and

Kent Delaney for regular and non regular conformation, Junior showmanship and Best Bred By Exhibitor. In addition to our usual Friday specialty, we are offering an independent puppy and veteran sweepstakes in conjunction with the Saturday Waukesha Kennel Club Show on July 28. Our judge for the independent Sweeps is a long time basenji breeder who enjoys great respect within the breed – Cecelia Wozniak, Land of Woz Basenjis. We hope you join us for our specialty and the rest of the 4-day Waukesha KC cluster weekend. Entries close Wed., July 11, 2007.

HEAD’S UP ANNOUNCEMENT: 4 SHOWS OVER MEMORIAL DAY AT SHAWNEE, OK. (Onofrio, superintendent) along with 2 days of AKC LURE COURSING TESTS AND TRIALS (Premium: [email protected]) and A FREE BLOOD DRAW. Please bring paperwork for blood draw dogs, available at: http://www.caninephenome.org/.

And now back to our regularly scheduled column.

INBC held their annual meeting in January, as per our usual custom. Also, as per our usual custom, we celebrated Christmas in January by having a Dirty Santa gifting. That sometimes get a bit rowdy, but to date no one has had to have stitches. Of course, an annual meeting means elections, and for the fi rst time in several years we had some changes in our offi cers. Linda Stilwell begged off from any major duties other than coursing as she is now the ASFA regional rep for our area, a job she really wants to do and wants to do well. INBC certainly wants her to do it well, also, so she was taken off the hook, and a new president was elected. Unfortunately that turned out to be me!

INBC Offi cers for 2007 are: President – Sandy Beaudoin Vice-President – Tom Cross Secretary – Peggi Welker Treasurer – Kat Boyd

In other news, the group has been actively working on details for our 2007 Specialty to be held in November. Of course, the most important detail is the judge, and we are proud to announce that Sandy Bridges has agreed to judge this year’s specialty. We are equally pleased to announce that Pat Marshall will do the Sweepstakes. (Actually, we didn’t give her a choice!) We are truly excited to be able to provide experienced breeder judges for this year. We owe a special thanks to Tom Cross for his hard work and diligence in refusing to settle for anything but top quality basenji judges for our second annual specialty. So, see you in November? No, that’s not right. See you in November!!

INDIAN NATIONS BASENJI CLUB

by Sandy Beaudoin


Greater Chicagoland Basenji Club

In this issue, Gwen Stanich, a founding member of the GCBC, has written an

account of how she brought dominant black & white basenjis into this country. Gwen bred and showed basenjis under the Coptokin prefi x during the fi fties and sixties. She has long since retired from breeding, but still has an interest in the basenji breed. You will fi nd this interesting article on page 20. It is probably safe to say that the fi rst black and white basenjis in the U.S. were brought back as pets when their owners returned after working in Africa, particularly from the Firestone Plantation in Liberia. However, these dogs were not registered anywhere and could not be accepted by AKC. In the early sixties, both Gwen Stanich and Shirley Chambers became interested in the black and white color. This color had been included in both the English and American standards, but there were no actual dogs of that color in either country. The fi rst dog registered as a black and white was Khajah’s Black Fula Challenge. He was born of two red and white parents imported from Veronica Tudor Williams and descended from her Fula of the Congo, who had been born in the Sudan. Though he was black as a puppy, he developed red hairs later. Today, we know that the dominant black color must have at least one black parent, so he would probably be classifi ed as a recessive black, or a masked tri, or a Fula black. About the time that Gwen Stanich was exploring the idea of breeding to a black and white, Mr. and Mrs. Standifer returned from Liberia with their black and white female, Kiki of Cryon. In 1962 she was bred to Gunn’s Rameses, but the puppies could not be registered. Her daughter, Black Diamond of Cryon was bred to Khajah’s Black Fula Challenge, and the puppies were born in April of 1965. Two black and white puppies, Satin and Sheen, were imported to Britain by Jayne Wilson Stringer of Horsley Basenjis where they were bred to English Kennel Club registered dogs. After three generations, the registered puppies returned to Shirley Chambers in 1969. While Shirley Chambers was working to bring in the black and white color, Gwen was exploring a different route, as she has written. Both Bikini and Beautique went to Africa in 1963. Bikini went to Bert and was bred. Her puppies were born on June 10, 1965, and the black and whites returned to Illinois. Beautique went to Elspet in Zambia, Northern Rhodesia. However, her puppies were born in quarantine in England, as Elspet was returning to Scotland. They were born on April 25, 1965. The puppies from this litter that came to Gwen were registered in three registries—England, South Africa, and the U.S. Bikini stayed in South Africa, and Beautique moved to Scotland where she was bred three more times. The fathers of both those fi rst litters came from Elspet Ford’s English stock, which went back to Andersley lines, as well as to the black and white native bitch, Miliku. I believe there was quite a bit of controversy at the time about this “new” color, especially in the United Kingdom, and also who had “the true” black and whites, but we have the persistence of these two ladies to thank for this stunning addition to our breed.

by Arnieta Kurtz

DFWBC Basenji Specialty 2007

If you believe in signs, then March 23, 2007 was a day fi lled with signs of good things to come. Entries for the Specialty numbered 46 and a great deal of time and effort had been invested in making the day a success. It was one of those Texas kind of days, unusually warm and humid with heavy gray clouds, but not a drop of rain in the forecast. John Graves and I had enjoyed a delicious lunch at Fort Worth’s Chop House downtown and upon arriving at Will Rogers Memorial Complex, found a parking space a stone’s throw from the front door of the Small Exhibits building. Our show chair, Fran Medley, and Anita White had taken the judges to lunch and Fran’s arrival at the Small Exhibits building coincided with our own. The three of us scoped out Ring 14, planned our strategy, unloaded the cars, rolled up our sleeves, and went to work. Volunteers joined in our efforts, as requested, and by 5:00 P.M. the trophy tables were ready, 30th Anniversary banners were hung, the club logo was in place, and our outside ring steward, Martha Lee, and Chief Ring Steward, Anita White, were busy organizing their tables. Sweepstakes Judge, Mrs. Mary Woodcock and Regular Class Judge, Mrs. Francine W. Schwartz arrived. Basenjis with their owners and/or handlers made their appearance, club members and friends were on hand to lend their support, and at last, the planning, preparation, anticipation, and yes, trepidation were over -- 6:00 pm had arrived, and it was show time! As numbers are called, exhibitors and their charges take their positions, spectators cluster in groups, or select that perfect perspective for the best view, and the air at ringside takes on that inevitable feeling of organized chaos and is abuzz with activity. Inside the ring, all is calm as the judging begins. Mrs. Woodcock addresses the Sweeps entries with diligent concentration. Placements are made and awards handed out. Sweeps fi nish and the judges change positions. Mrs. Schwartz takes her place for Regular Conformation judging, and it is obvious Mrs. Schwartz is enjoying her duties. The classes come and go and the evening progresses to the Best of Breed Competition. Ch Calaz You Don’t Know Jack JC takes top honors for the second year in a row. There is a fi nal fl urry of activity at the trophy table as winners patiently wait for the photographer to arrive to document their success. As hoped, the signs of the day were indeed good with the fi nal count of 12 Dogs and 12 Bitches for a four-point major. Both Mrs. Mary Woodcock and Mrs. Francine Schwartz commented to Fran Medley that they had enjoyed judging such a nice group of basenjis, and it had been a pleasure for them to take part in our Specialty. We thanked them both for being our judges and their participation was our pleasure as well. We want to thank Mike Graves for his kind words, “I want to, also, give a big THANK YOU to the entire DFWBC for their wonderful trophies and a job well done. A special thank you to the show Chairperson, Fran Medley.” CONGRATULATIONS to the winners. Thank you to all the exhibitors for joining us on our 30th Anniversary Specialty. We also want to thank John Graves for taking so many great

23, 2007 was a day fi lled with signs of

by Linda Coker


Dallas-Fort Worth Basenji ClubSpecialty Results

March 23, 2007

PUPPY SWEEPSTAKESJUDGE: Mrs Mary Woodcock

Junior Dogs 12 Mos & Under 15 Mos .1/BP MARDI GRAS' MSGT HARRY HOLT.. By Ch Mardi Gras' Klassic Jazz-Ch Mardi

Gras' Cat Ballou. OWNER: Mike & Chris Graves. A AHMAHR NAHR'S MARDI GRAS FLAMBEAUX MAN. By DC Astarte'sSultan

Siete With Pips CD SC-DC Ahamhr Nahr's African Dancer SC. OWNER: JD Behles & RJ Walley.

Junior Dogs 15 Mos & Under 18 Mos .1 KASENDO-TUTU WILDFIRE BLAZE'N. By DC Ra-Shes Hollywood of Tutu SC-CH

Jerlin's Kubwa Kera of Kasendo. OWNER: Kathryn Boyd & Elda Cross. 2 SONBAR SIGNET P'FIERY PHOENIX. By Ch Ch. Nyanga Signet Sweet William

JC-Ch Ch. Sonbar's Brite Wildirishrose. OWNER: Brenda J Cassell & Tonda L Curry.

3 SIGNET 'TIS-A CROWN JEWEL. By Ch Tis-A Arubmec's Thrills N' Chills JC-Ch Tis-A My-Tym Lady Tango. OWNER: Ciara E & Brenda J Cassell & Joyce A Hughes.

4 DHARIAN'S SWEET DETERMINATION. By DC Zindika Svengali Determinator SC-Ch Dharian's Sweet Georgia Brown. OWNER: S Anne Humphreys.

Junior Bitches 12 Mos & Under 15 Mos .1/BOS SIGNET STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT. By Ch Bedlam Bananas Foster-Ch Signet

Denim and Pearls. OWNER: Brenda J Cassell. 2 MARDI GRAS' FIDDLE DEE DEE. By Ch Mardi Gras' Klassic Jazz-Ch Mardi Gras'

Cat Ballou. OWNER: Mike & Chris Graves. Junior Bitches 15 Mos & Under 18 Mos .1 DHARIAN'S SWEET DELIGHT. By DC Zindika Svengali Determinator SC-Ch

Dharian's Sweet Georgia Brown. OWNER: S Anne Humphreys. 2 KASENDO'S DESPERATE HOUSEWIFE. By DC Ra-Shes Hollywood of Tutu SC-

Ch Jerlin's Kubwa Kera of Kasendo. OWNER: Kathryn Boyd & Elda Cross. 3 DHARIAN'S STARBURST OF SIJ. By Ch Dharian's Sweetness JC-Ch Sashalia

Starlet of Dharian. OWNER: Tammy Gibbs.

VETERANS SWEEPSTAKESJUDGE: Mrs Mary Woodcock

Veteran Sweepstakes Dogs 10 Years and Under 13 Years .1/BSV CH BAKARI BURGUNDY BLITZ JC. By Ch Reveille Boutonniere JC-Ch Reliant Bakari Sunshine. OWNER: Scott & Kay Henderson & Susan C Smith.

REGULAR CLASSESJUDGE: Mrs Francine W Schwartz

Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs .1/R SIGNET WAKILI WILD THYME. By Ch Nyanga Signet Sweet William JC-Ch

Signet Explicit Runaround Sue. OWNER: Tonda L. Curry & Brenda J. Cassell. 2 MARDI GRAS' MSGT HARRY HOLT. By Ch Mardi Gras' Klassic Jazz-Ch Mardi

Gras' Cat Ballou. OWNER: Mike & Chris Graves. 3 KASENDO-TUTU WILDFIRE BLAZE'N. By DC Ra-Shes Hollywood of Tutu SC-CH

Jerlin's Kubwa Kera of Kasendo. OWNER: Kathryn Boyd & Elda Cross. 4 STILWELL'S REDBUD OF ZANDE SC. By Ch Zande Charaza SC-FC Stilwell's

Call The Wind Mariah SC. OWNER: Linda & Richard Stilwell. Open Dogs Red & White .1 SONBAR SIGNET P'FIERY PHOENIX. By Ch Ch. Nyanga Signet Sweet William

JC-Ch Ch. Sonbar's Brite Wildirishrose. OWNER: Brenda J Cassell & Tonda L Curry.

2 SIGNET 'TIS-A CROWN JEWEL. By Ch Tis-A Arubmec's Thrills N' Chills JC-Ch Tis-A My-Tym Lady Tango. OWNER: Ciara E & Brenda J Cassell & Joyce A Hughes.

Open Dogs Any Other Allowed Color .1/W AHMAHR NAHR'S MARDI GRAS FLAMBEAUX MAN. By DC Astarte'sSultan

Siete With Pips CD SC-DC Ahamhr Nahr's African Dancer SC. OWNER: JD Behles & RJ Walley.

2 DHARIAN'S STAR FLEET CAPTAIN. HM984941/04. 12/09/2001. BREEDER: S Anne Humphreys & Bill Humphreys. By FC Dharian's Galactic Warrior CD SC-Sashalia Starlet Of Dharian. OWNER: Patricia A Kushnir & William Kushnir.

3 DHARIAN'S KNIGHT QUEST. By FC Dharian's Knight Phanfare SC-FC Dharian's Obsidian JC. OWNER: S Anne & Bill Humphreys.

4 BERIMO ROCKY RACCOON JC. By Ch Taji's Happy Hour-Ch Berimo Taji Final Episode. OWNER: Charles B Bruton & Pat Marshall.

Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches .1 ECHELON-RATIKI TOUCH OF CLASS. HP222490/01. 11/26/2005. BREEDER:

Owner. By Sundiata Dahabu Firinbi-Rafikis Life In The Fast Ln. OWNER: Heather Envan.

2 DHARIAN'S STARBURST OF SIJ. HP182287/01. 11/12/2005. BREEDER: S Anne & Bill Humphreys. By Ch Dharian's Sweetness JC-Ch Sashalia Starlet of Dharian. OWNER: Tammy Gibbs.

Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches .1/W/BW MARDI GRAS' FIDDLE DEE DEE. HP192173/04. 12/26/2005. BREEDER:

Owners. By Ch Mardi Gras' Klassic Jazz-Ch Mardi Gras' Cat Ballou. OWNER: Mike & Chris Graves.

2 SIGNET STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT. HP193451/02. 12/27/2005. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Bedlam Bananas Foster-Ch Signet Denim and Pearls. OWNER: Brenda J Cassell.

3 AEROS WISH UPON A STAR. HP193451/04. 12/27/2005. BREEDER: LISA L MYERS/BRENDA J CASSELL. By Ch BEDLAM BANANAS FOSTER-Ch SIGNET DENIM AND PEARLS. OWNER: LISA MYERS.

4 KASENDO'S DESPERATE HOUSEWIFE. HP189874/08. 12/19/2005. BREEDER: Owners. By DC Ra-Shes Hollywood of Tutu SC-Ch Jerlin's Kubwa Kera of Kasendo. OWNER: Kathryn Boyd & Elda Cross.

Open Bitches Red & White .1 AHMAHR NAHR'S TEARS OF THE GIRAFFE.. By Ch Ahmahr Nahr's Torquoise

Warrior JC-Ch Ahmahr Nahr's Lady In Red JC. OWNER: JD Behles & RJ Walley. 2 FC DHARIAN'S WOZ UP SC. By Ch D's Up Up N Away of Woz-Ch Sashalia

Starlet of Dharian. OWNER: S. Anne Humphreys and Cecelia Wozniak. Open Bitches Any Other Allowed Color .1/R KHAMSIN IMANI SPLENDOR. By Ch. Arubmec's Sweet Spot-Ch. Khamsin Imani

Takn By Storm. OWNER: Shannon Degraffenreid & Erin Roberts. Veteran Dogs .1 CH BAKARI BURGUNDY BLITZ JC. By Ch Reveille Boutonniere JC-Ch Reliant

Bakari Sunshine. OWNER: Scott & Kay Henderson & Susan C Smith. Best of Breed Competition .BOB CH CALAZ YOU DON'T KNOW JACK JC. By Ch Calaz Abba Jabba Lost Ten-Ch

Calaz Rock'n Retro. OWNER: Nancy True. BOS DC FCH RA-SHES FUTURE VIEW OF TUTU SC. By Ch Jerlins Bosalo Mongo Of

TuTu JC-Ch Ra-She Princess Huny Bear SC. OWNER: Elda R & Tom Cross.

photos and lending a helping hand wherever needed. A special “Thank you” to Deann Haggard who made the trip from Celina, Texas to give her support and assistance, and to Carol and Rob Talley for handling hospitality with humor and efficiency. Many thanks to Martha Lee and Anita White for making the job of ring stewarding look easy and keeping the show moving smoothly. To our Show Chairman, Fran Medley -- great job, Fran! You were the ingredient for making our 30th Anniversary Specialty a show to remember for our club and all the exhibitors. Last, but not least, we want to thank all the club members and basenji friends who were there to support the show. It was wonderful to see you all. We look forward to seeing you at the March 2008 Specialty, and the 2008 National Specialty at South Fork Ranch in September. Show photos can be viewed at www.dfwbasenji.org.


We

had our Fun Day

on Earth Day. It truly is fun to see the dogs participate. We had Musical Sit, Best Wrinkles, Most Exotic Markings, Best Tail Wagger, Best Yodeler, Hot Dog Dunk, and Congo Ball. The basenjis probably laugh at their owners trying to get them to do some of this stuff. It is nice that there are basenjis who sit on command. Musical Sit is always a fun event. The most enthusiastic dog in the Hot Dog Dunk was a basenji-Italian greyhound mix. She gobbled the hot dogs and didn’t care that they were in water. Most of the basenjis thought if they drank all of the water, they could get the hot dog pieces. They didn’t want to get their noses in the water. Of course, it is always fun to hear the basenjis (and their owners) yodel. The Congo Ball event consists of letting a basenji chase a congo ball, and timing how long it takes the B to get a hot dog through one of the holes in the ball. All of us must have fed our basenjis too much breakfast, because none of the dogs was very fast in getting the hot dog. Mickey Rubin and her dog, Skeezix, gave an obedience demonstration. It is encouraging to see a basenji who sits, heels, stands for exam, does a down stay, and also retrieves. Laurie Stargell taught a ‘how to show your dog’ class. Most of the owners had never shown their dogs, so this was an informative and fun activity for them. I think many were amazed that their basenji acted so well in the ‘show ring’. We ended the day with 2 raffl es with many nice gifts given out.

had our

by Pat Bird

Hi-Country Basenji Club Basenji Fun Day

Photographs taken by Rick Christensen


The Rip Van Wrinkle club, after raffl ing the Lunetta/Kamen Basenji Health Endowment Quilt at our Match on June 17th, will sell a limited edition of signed posters made of the quilt. Stay

tuned to this URL for details: http://www.a p u b a s e n j i s . c o m /PostersforBHE.html The quilt is done, sewn by one of our club's charter members, Jo Lunetta. This quilt is a happy one, made of drawings of basenjis by me, Susan Kamen Marsicano. "Niner and her yellow ball" is the center image. The size is approx. 36" x 46". To the left is the design: Raffl e tickets

are 6 for $10. You can purchase tickets via my PayPal account

RIP VAN WRINKLE BASENJI CLUB

by Susan Kamen-Marsicano

- [email protected], or send a check to RVW Treasurer, made out to the Rip Van Wrinkle Basenji Club - Karen Sahulka, 205 Plochman Lane, Woodstock, NY 12498.

Our 11th Annual Specialty Match is Sunday, June 17th

Breed/Agility/Rally-Obed/Parade Vets, CH, Rescue/ Neutered/Spayed Classes/ Jr Show/ Fun Classes

Agility Run Thrus by Pre-Entry ONLY (limited, for basenjis & club member's dogs only.) PRE ENTRIES CLOSE

JUNE 9TH. Day of show entries close at 11 am.JUDGES: Breed/Fun: Garret O'Dell, Rally-Obed: Natalie Culver

Entry form on RVW web site: http://www.apubasenjis.com/RipVanWrinkleBasenjiClub.htmlJudging: Agility - 9:00 am / Rally - 11:30 am / Breed - 2:00 pm

Entry fees: Pre-Entry: $6 for fi rst entry, $2 for each additional entry of same dog - Day of show: $12, $4 each add'l entry same dog.Agility Run-throughs - $7 fi rst run, $2 each additional run of same dog. Rally - $6. No charge for Parades, Jrs.

Dogs with majors for exhibition only. Handlers may show their own dogs.

Cookingham Home, Rt 9 North, Red Hook, NYRain or Shine - Tenting available

Directions: Match site is on Rt. 9 4/10 mile North of the traffi c light (Intersection of Rts. 9 & 199) in Red Hook, NY. Watch for dog show sign & white picket fence.

Father Charro (DC Berimo's Roustabout, SC ) is also a running fool. Stella's brother Micki (Joy-Us Fire On The Mountain) now has his Certifi cation to run in ASFA trials. Stella is still deciding which is more appealing the "bunny" or the string. Micki and Stella will see you all in the show ring and on the fi eld. It's going to be a busy year! We're so happy with these puppies that we're planning a fall litter with mother Penny and a father (maybe B&W again) to be named later. Please send inquiries to Sue at [email protected].

Happy Running!!

THAT ‘GET-THE-BUNNY’ ATTITUDE JUST RUNS (wink-wink) IN THE FAMILY!!!!

LIKE DAUGHTERJoy-Us Stella D'Oro

Bob & Sue Joyner • Joy-Us Basenjis • (815) 485-8592 • [email protected]

LIKE MOTHERCH Serengeti Pennyroyal, JC, FCh


Current LGRA Standings as of 5/1/07

Rank Call Name Reg Name Owner YTD LGRA

1 Opus Jazetta’s Fox in Sox GRC Dawson 82 Cody Cody IV SGRC2 Cook/Hayek 6.53 Hijinx Kazor’s Autumn Hijinx SGRC Sauceda 43 Kunjo Apu Jay Dreamin’ Breeze SGRC Culver 44 Roxie Kiroja Hart N Soul Harmon 3.755 Ian Apu the Answer SGRC Christensen/Marsicano 36 Tabasco Redjhinn Tabasco O’Bushbabies SGRC2 Sauceda 1.757 Cairo Baraka Crown Prince of Cairo Bowlus-Root 17 Cole Kinetic’s Enchanted Knight Voss 17 Ryan Jasiri-Sukari Tri and Stop Me Rubin/Jones 17 Tarzan Dharian Signet Sweet Deal Katayama/Cassel 18 Bruiser Tompkins Cruzin for a Bruzin GRC Tompkins 0.759 Cherry Apu Bella di Cerigriola Christensen 0.509 Kukla Columbine Quarter Moon Rubin 0.509 Luxor Jumoke Quita African Luxor Root/Bowlus 0.50

10 Nestle Nestle Sauceda 0.25

OBEDIENCE TALLYDog/Owner

Ave score Point

NOVICECh Tanza’s Almazi Madinin RN SCAnn Patterson-Hine& BHIne 188 8

DCAstarte’s Sultan Siete With Pips CD SCJ. Behkes, S. Sapios, R Walley 181.5 8

Brushy Run’s Nirvana JamesW. David 184 7

Kisa N’ Akuaba’s Dancing in the Mud REJ Johnson 181.5 6

CH Reveille Bells and Whistles RNJ & S Slonaker 183.5 3

Eldorado’s Yodeling Moon God RN SC NAJK Scott 174 2

OPEN

Aljor’s Back to Sonbar UDMary & G Langois, Sally Wournos 191 96

C and J’s Stripe Teaser At Kazor CD AX AXJCindy Griswold 190 7

UTILITYAljor’s Back to Sonbar UDMary & G Langois, Sally Wournos 188 68

Our top dog and handler of the year is Aljor’s Back to Sonbarand Mary Langois with a comined total score of 164

Canis BasenjiA whimsical book about life with a

basenji, written and illustrated by Robert Vavra. Originally published by the BCOA in 1958, current copies include a bonus

Introduction by the author written in 1991.

This was Mr. Vavra’s first book and also the only one he illustrated with pen and ink.

To purchase your piece of

basenji history, visitwww.basenji.org and click on

BCOA Online Shoppingor contact:Carrie Jones

12701 65th St. NEEyota, MN 55934-2105email: [email protected]

Cost is $13Orders outside

the U.S. please add $3.00

for postage.

BCOA African Stock ProjectOrder the 2005 BCOA African Stock Project Book ~ contains

the Imports and the 1990 Foundation Stock Descendants.

$24 - for the entire report in a binder

$20 - for an update of the 1990 registered dogs & Avongara descendants section for those who have not updated prior to January 2005

$14 - for an update of the 1990 registered dogs & Avongara descendants section for those having the December 2004 update

$8 - for a Compact Disk which contains the Project website (CD contains better quality video than on the web)

CD can be used by a Windows or Macintosh PC having MS Internet Explorer or Netscape Browser version 4 or higher

installed. Quicktime installer is included to view the videos.

Price covers postage and handling. Make checks or money orders payable to the BCOA in

U.S. funds only. Foreign orders please mail or email Linda Siekert ([email protected]) for prices.

orMail your order to:

BCOA African Stock Projectc/o Linda Siekert

6800 N Montezuma DrTucson, AZ 85718-2432

Purchase online at www.basenji.org by clicking on the BCOA Online Store

link


Congratulations to these Juniors who placed with their basenjis in 2006!

Rebecca Boese Shelby MillerJocelyn Brody Evan Monzon

Mark Calandra Veronica PredaleCiara Cassell Andrew Ryno

Philip Nam Dang Ashlen SepulvedaMargaret Dugan Rachael Seyler

James Foley Tia SmithChelsea Goss Kevin Stamper

Delaina Harris Nora SteigerCaitlyn Houser Ellie Thornley

Rhiannon Ladwig Karli ThornleyTaylor Marshall Jarred Tiotin

Megan McCartney Courtney Marie WilsonThomas Scott Meade II Kelly E. Wisch

BASENJI BRIEFS By Susan Chuvala

Spring is fi nally here, and with it comes a new crop of ticks – some of which may be carriers of the bacteria that

causes Lyme disease. While not all dogs affl icted with the disease will show the same symptoms, these generally include limping and other signs of joint discomfort; fever; lethargy; and loss of appetite. Treatment with antibiotics will alleviate the symptoms but the best defense against Lyme disease is to use a topical tick repellent.

Basenjis, please don’t eat the daisies – or any of the following spring fl owers which are poisonous to dogs: azalea,

crocus, daffodil, hyacinth, lupine, narcissus, tulip, lilies of all types, and lily of the valley. If you suspect that any of these plants have been ingested by a pet, seek immediate medical attention.

Lipomas, also known as fatty cell tumors, are common in older dogs. Though mostly found on the chest and legs, they

can appear anywhere on the body. These growths, while sometimes unsightly, are usually no cause for alarm but any lump should be promptly checked by a veterinarian to determine its exact nature. Lipomas can be surgically removed but are usually left alone unless they interfere with movement.

disease is to use a topical tick repellent.

Basenji Junior Showmanship Top Ten - 2006 FinalBased on AKC Show Awards through February 2007Covering shows January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Rank Name Total Points

Best Junior First Second Third Fourth

1 Rebecca Boese 416 7 14 11 8 16

2 Rachael Seyler 120 1 8 9 2 9

3 Jocelyn Brody 115 1 13 15 4 5

4 Ciara Cassell 108 2 6 2 2 2

5 Veronica Predale 94 5 5 2 4

6 Margaret Dugan 88 6 5 5 3

7 Kelly E Wisch 74 3 3 6 2

8 Thomas Scott Meade II 62 16 13 11 6

9 Philip Nam Dang 50 1 1 1 1

10 Shelby Miller 30 3 5 3 3

Prepared by Lisa Marshall, 10611 S. Farmdale Dr., Oak Creek, WI 53154 [email protected]


Basenji Club of America AKC Lure Test and Trial

March 10, 11 - 2007

Basenji Results, March 10, 2007

JC Test - Judge: Mary CrumeArubmec's Tri-Bekka - M. Madsen & P. ScanlonCh Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite - J&K JonesCh Jasiri-Sukari Surprise Party - J&K JonesSquawcreek's Jabari Ti-Rafi ki - C. O'RearDharian's Levi - D.Voss

Open Stake A - Judge: Mary Crume - (6)1st & 5pts Ch Arubmec's Hannah - P. Cembura2nd & 3pts Ch Meisterhaus Very Erin Barkovich,SC - P. Hoffer & A. Brooks3rd & 2pts Ch Kinetic's Enchanted Knight SC - D & L Voss4th Zuri's Shani Kamili,SC - L. Baxter & M. Leighton5th Ch Arubmec's Hi-Jacked, SC - E.Paulson & P.Cembura

Open Stake B - Judge: Mary Crume - (6)1st & 5pts Ch Tanza's Almazi Madini CD,RN,SC,CGC,FCH - A. Patterson-Hine &

P.Fragassi2nd & 3pts Kinetic Sourcery JC - L.Voss & S. Stump3rd & 2pts Ch Zuri's Ultimately Kia,SC - L.Baxter4th Zuri's Rubii Sky - P. Hoffer & D. Troyna

5th Voyuz Something Like Elvis,JC - T. Shadbolt Veterans - Judge: Mary Crume (5)1st DC Arubmec's Saturn Sattelite,SC - E. Poulson & P.Cembura2nd DC Jasiri-Sukari Juri Maguire MC,LCX2 - J&K Jones & C.Jackson

3rd DC Sherworrk's In The Nick Of Time,RN,SC - L. Voss4th DC Zuri's Shada La Chienne Nikita,SC - D.Troyna, M. Hutchinson & M. Leighton5th Ch Zuri's Matuko,SC - M. Hutchinson, D. Troyna & M. Leighton Specials - Judge: Mary Crume (9)1st & BOB FC Karosel's Pistol Packen Kate, SC - C&D Bright

2nd FC Kazor's Tamu Kumani SC - L.Baxter & C. Webb3rd DC Arubmec's Wooded Tiger SC - C. Mattson & P.Cembura4th DC Jasiri-Sukari The Illustrated Man,SC,LCX - J&K Jones & P&E Lopez5th DC Sherwood's Shadow Of The Moon,SC - L. Voss & S. Stump

Basenji Results March 11, 2007

JC Test - Judge: Al CrumeAll new Junior CoursersArubmec's Tri-Bekka - M. Madsen & P. ScanlonCh Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite - J&K JonesSquawcreek's Jabari Ti-Rafi ki - C. O'RearDharian's Levi - D.Voss

It’s hard to believe that the 2007 National Specialty is only seven months away, but your National Specialty Committee has been working hard to make the event a perfect vintage by cultivating the vines.

+ Some Spring Cleaning +

As most people know, costs are higher out here where the sun shines most of the time and a “cold day” is anything below 50F. With astronomical land values, fi nding locations to host an event of BCOA’s scale are not only few and far between, but expensive. Knowing that one of our primary missions for BCOA 2007 was to cover all of our expenses; we began looking at novel approaches to bring money in from outside the basenji community, since it was highly unlikely we would fi nd any "angel funding".

We made the decision to hold back-to-back all-breed AKC Lure Trials on March 10th and 11th. In this area, AKC coursing draws larger entries than ASFA events and rarely do clubs hold back-to-back AKC trials (it is more common for a club to hold one AKC and one ASFA event per weekend). The weekend also held the distinction of having no AKC events within 300 miles, so people really didn’t have anywhere else to go. Our forecast for the weekend was 50 entries per day, which economically would net us around $1500.00 in profi t for the National, and the week before our closing date, that is exactly where our entry was sitting. And then the weather turned. Not into bad weather, but unseasonably beautiful- 10 solid days of cool sunny weather in the mid 70’s. In the three days before closing, we doubled our entry. So, we went into our 2 days of coursing trials with over 100 entries per day. If it wasn’t for the hard work of our committee, and the most cooperative participants ever, we would never have pulled it off. Two trials- over 100 dog ran each day in 6 1/2 hours- and the worst problem was a series of line breaks. We had entries from as far away as Utah and Washington (for those geographically challenged, Utah to our location is about the same distance as driving from Chicago to New York City). Most signifi cant in this trial --s only 25% of the entry was made up of basenjis. Our net profi t from the weekend was an

It’s hard to believe that the 2007 National Specialty is only seven months away, but your National Specialty Committee has been working hard to make the event a perfect vintage by cultivating the

astounding $3,400, which went directly into our event coffers.


Open Stake A - Judge: Al Crume - (6)1st & 5pts Ch Tanza's Almazi Madini CD,RN,SC,CGC,FCH - A. Patterson-Hine &

P.Fragassi NEW DC2nd & 3pts Ch Arubmec's Hi-Jacked,SC - E.Poulson & P.Cembura NEW DC3rd & 2pts Zuri's Shani Kamili,SC - L. Baxter & M. Leighton4th Zuri's Rubii Sky - P. Hoffer & D. Troyna5th Kinetic Heart Of Lucky Magic,SC - D. Weikel Open Stake B - Judge: Al Crume - (6)1st & 5pts Ch Jasiri-Sukari John Tri-Volta SC - K. Toohey & J&K Jones NEW DC2nd & 3pts Ch Arubmec's Hannah - P. Cembura3rd & 2pts Kinetic Sourcery JC - L.Voss & S. Stump4th Ch Kinetic's Enchanted Knight SC - D & L Voss5th Ch Meisterhaus Very Erin Barkovich,SC - P. Hoffer & A. Brooks Veterans - Judge: Al Crume (5)1st DC Arubmec's Saturn Sattelite,SC - E. Poulson & P.Cembura2nd DC Jasiri-Sukari Juri Maguire MC,LCX2 - J&K Jones & C.Jackson3rd DC Sherworrk's In The Nick Of Time,RN,SC - L. Voss4th DC Zuri's Shada La Chienne Nikita,SC - D.Troyna, M. Hutchinson & M.

Leighton5th Ch Zuri's Matuko,SC - M. Hutchinson, D. Troyna & M. Leighton Specials - Judge: Al Crume (9)1st & BOB/BIF FC Karosel's Pistol Packen Kate - C&D Bright2nd - FC Zuri's Pennii - M.Madsen & P. Scanlon3rd DC Arubmec's Wooded Tiger,SC - C. Mattson & P.Cembura4th FC Svengali's Dark Beauty SC - D. Sehm5th DC Zuri's Ti Asabii SC - K&M Leighton & D.Troyna

To: Members of BCOA and The Basenji Club of Northern California: On March 10-11-2007, I attended the AKC Lure Coursing trial at Livermore, CA. As the field representative for the American Kennel Club, I attend field events every weekend all across the United States. It is my pleasure to inform you that this was one of the best run events I have attended in some time. All of the hard work and preparations that were done before hand were very evident. The field crew did a great job and the paper work was done in an exemplary fashion. When a club can run 102 dogs twice and run BOB and BIF in 61/2 hours, I think notice should be taken that the event was planned correctly and executed. I heard many positive comments from the exhibitors, about the field and the flow of the trial. Please relay my respect to the club for a job well done! I wish you good luck in the future with your field events and the National Specialty later this year.

Respectfully;

Robert A. (Bob) Mason Senior Executive Field Representative [email protected]


DNA DBBJ-DNA-1 SELECT RUGOSA ROSE BOUQET,CH, FC, DC, JC, SC, U-CH, TT, FCH/DC, VCCELBOWSBJ-EL165M24-PI AVONGARA MNGWANA WILMER HICOTNBJ-EL170F38-PI KAZOR’S NOT JUST A PRETTY FACEBJ-EL168F38-PI KHANI’S DP POETRY IN MOTION,CH, JC, CGCBJ-EL169F36-NOPI KHANI’S JUMOKE BARU MACARENABJ-EL162M28-PI RUGOSA ROSE TO THE OCCASIONBJ-EL163M24-PI SAORSA ZEPAR OF JAMADARIBJ-EL166F24-PI STARFYRE’S KIBIBI PA JAMBO,CHBJ-EL167M24-PI STARFYRE’S SUPER MANN, CHBJ-EL164M24-PI SUNDIATA’S UPLINK TO APEXHIP DYSPLASIABJ-1829F37M-PI AHMAHR NAHR’S JAKE JAMUEL TO MIBRE, JC, CHBJ-1833G24M-PI AVONGARA MNGWANA WILMER HICOTNBJ-1842G25F-PI AZIZIS TIME OUTBJ-1826G60M-PI CALYPSO GRIFFON’S GOLD STANDARDBJ-1834G25M-PI CALYPSO KISSKISS BANGBANGBJ-1839E25F-PI DESOLEILS AMERICAN BEAUTYBJ-1835E25M-PI DESOLEILS BAILEY FAIRBJ-1837E25M-PI DESOLEILS HIT THE JACKPOTBJ-1840E25M-PI DESOLEILS NOW & ZEN, CHBJ-1830G29M-PI DHARIAN’S COYOTE WAITSBJ-1822E36M-PI ELDORADO’S YODELING MOON GOD, FC, RA, SC, NA, NAJ[< 24 months] JASIRI-SUKARI CONGARO SOCK HOP,CHBJ-1851G27M-PI JERLIN’S OUR ZURI PUPIN, CHBJ-1849E86F-PI JUJULADY PEARL OF RED ROCKBJ-1853G38F-PI KAZOR’S NOT JUST A PRETTY FACEBJ-1838G72M-NOPI KEYLINE CODENAME DARKMANBJ-1828G25M-PI KHAMSIN IMANI IN A GREAT SPOTBJ-1847G38F-PI KHANI’S DP POETRY IN MOTION,CH, JC, CGC

BJ-1850G36F-NOPI KHANI’S JUMOKE BARU MACARENABJ-1852G27F-PI KIBUSHI JADAKA’S SONATABJ-1824G24F-PI KINETIC SOURCERYBJ-1825G24M-PI KINETIC’S ENCHANTED KNIGHTBJ-1827G24M-PI MARIAH’S EMERALD KNIGHTBJ-1821G28M-PI RUGOSA ROSE TO THE OCCASIONBJ-1831G24M-PI SAORSA ZEPAR OF JAMADARIBJ-1836G24F-PI STARFYRE’S KIBIBI PA JAMBO,CHBJ-1841F24M-PI STARFYRE’S SUPER MANN, CHBJ-1764G50F-NOPI SUNDIATA SHIRAZBJ-1844G26M-PI SUNDIATA’S DIFFERENT EQUATIONBJ-1843G26M-PI SUNDIATA’S PI R SQUAREDBJ-1845E26M-NOPI SUNDIATA’S TRIGONOMETRYBJ-1832E24M-PI SUNDIATA’S UPLINK TO APEXBJ-1823E33F-PI TAJI’S OLIVE MARTINIBJ-1848G37M-PI TIS-A LITTLE DEUCE COUPEBJ-1846G37F-PI VIRTUAL VISION OUT OF AFRICAPATELLASBJ-PA76/86F/P-PI JUJULADY PEARL OF RED ROCKBJ-PA75/38F/P-PI KHANI’S DP POETRY IN MOTION,CH, JC, CGCBJ-PA74/24M/P-PI SAORSA ZEPAR OF JAMADARITHYROIDBJ-TH99/24F-PI AZIZIS TIME OUTBJ-THYROID56/37M-PI BERIMO ROCKY RACCOONBJ-THYROID101/74F-PI DHARIAN’S OBSIDIANBJ-TH103/50M-PI DHARIAN’S SWEETNESSBJ-TH102/74F-PI DHARIAN’S WOZ UPBJ-TH97/36M-PI ELDORADO’S YODELING MOON GOD, FC, RA, SC, NA, NAJBJ-TH100/25F-PI JASIRI-SUKARI CONGO-LEEZZA RICE,JC, CHBJ-TH105/86F-PI JUJULADY PEARL OF RED ROCKBJ-TH104/37F-PI VIRTUAL VISION OUT OF AFRICABJ-TH98/35F-PI VISIT-TO-SISCO OUT OF AFRICA

OFA REPORTS

BASENJI - OFA StatisticsRegistry Rank Evaluations Percent Abnormal Percent Normal

CARDIAC N/A 21 0.0 100.0ELBOW 62 166 2.4 97.6HIPS 135 1882 3.2 96.7PATELLA 42 74 2.7 97.3PYRUVATE KINASE DEFICIENCY 1 104 0.0 99.0THYROID 22 124 7.3 81.5

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Saturday, May 12, 2007

GREEN BAY, WI 2031 Bellevue Road, Green Bay, WI 54311 The Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club All Breed Cardiology ClinicDr. Anthony Tobias, D.V.M., BVSc, PhD D.A.C.V.I.M. (Cardiology)Cost - $35 per dogClinic hours are 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.Pre-registration and prepayment is required prior to schedulingWe will be scheduling all appointments in the order in which they are received. All times are approximate. OFA forms can be filled out and printed in advance at www.offa.org or forms will be provided the day of the clinic. Please have the following information available for each dog: previous application number (if any), AKC registration number, DOB, and ID number (if any).Any questions, contact Mary at 715-358-1983 or [email protected] make checks out to Badgerland CKCSC And send payment to: Mary Hanus, 10750 Hwy 70 E, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568

Saturday, June 9, 2007

ASHEVILLE, NC Western NC Agricultural Arena, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher,NC Asheville Kennel Club Health ClinicLocation: Western NC Agricultural Arena, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher,NCCERF: Dr. Dan Ward, $25 per dog, preregistration recommendedCardiac: Dr. Gil Jacobs, $35 per dog, preregistration recommendedFor more info contact Jennifer Jacobs, 40 Pink Fox Cove Rd., Weaverville, NC, 28787, [email protected].

Saturday, June 23

GEORGETOWN, DE 22998 Rum Bridge Road Georgetown, DE 19947 Microchip Clinic at Mispillion Kennel Club, Inc. Match and Sho-N-GoTime: 11 AM to 2 PMLocation: 22998 Rum Bridge Road Georgetown, DE 19947$25 Pre-registration-Deadline June 1, 2007$35 Day of ClinicPrice includes enrollment For More information Contact Phyllis Roby 302-934-6634 or Margie Klapper 302-855-0511 [email protected]

Sunday, June 24

JOHNSBURG, IL Prem Magnetics 3521 N. Chapel Hill Road, Johnsburg, IL, 60050

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Greater Chicago All Breed CERF and Cardiac Clinic Location: Prem Magnetics 3521 N. Chapel Hill Road, Johnsburg, Illinois (IL), 60050Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pmCERF: Dr. Stephen Sisler, DVM, MS, DACVO, $30.00 walk-in Cardiac: Dr. Michael Luethy, Board-Certified Cardiologist, Auscultation only, $30.00 walk-in (OFA fee not included).For more information on Heart & CERF Clinic contact Christine Solomon, (847) 634-0361.

Sunday, Aug 26, 2007

FLANDERS, NJ Top Dog Training Facility, 24 Bartley Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836 Watchung Mountain Poodle Club 20/20 with Satellite Participation – ALL BREEDSBlood draw for Optigen tests. Also drawing blood for Neonatal Encephalopathy (Standard Poodles) as well as Thyroid, CBC, Chem Screen, Titers, HW, Lyme, Erlichiosis, Anaplasma Phagocytophilum (Idexx Snap 4DX), skin punches for SA (Poodles) as well as microchipping and discounted vWD ($99).

Dr. Aquirre will be doing CERF exams for all breeds.

Satellite participants should ship their samples so that they arrive at Optigen between August 27 and August 31, 2007.Contact: Gayle RobersonEmail: [email protected]: (609) 426-0559

UPCOMING HEALTH CLINICS - from the OFA website


AKC TITLES

CHAMPIONS

CH Ahmahr Nahr's Mardi Gras Flambeaux Man D/TTitle Earned: 03/23/07DC Astarte's Sultan Siete With Pips CD SC x DC Ahmahr Nahr's African Dancer SCBreeder-Owner: Jennie Behles & Robert Walley

CH Arubmec's Alexander D/RTitle Earned: 02/19/07CH Arubmec's Encore SC x CH Arubmec's Final Mission JCOwner: Dorothea Gilardi & Patricia Cembura & Joseph EmbryBreeder: Patricia E Cembura

CH Baruh-Hoo-Tattoo At Bushbabies B/BRTitle Earned: 03/24/07CH Schaumburgs Thats Amoire x DC Baruh-Hoo Is A Rose Tattoo SCOwner: Jeff Schettler & Judy SchettlerBreeder: Linda S Pence

CH Berimo N Taji Tickled Pink B/RTitle Earned: 02/25/07Proudlaan Rockas Red Glare x CH Taji's Berimo Final Judgment JCOwner: Pat MarshallBreeder: Pat Marshall & Katie Campbell

CH Desoleils Hit The Jackpot D/RTitle Earned: 02/25/07CH Jumanji's Sunny Bone-O SC x CH Keyline Charged By FirelightOwner: Carrla TaylorBreeder: Holly Benton

CH Devils Peak Tw Call Of Duty JC D/BRTitle Earned: 01/22/07CH Arubmec's Printed Report JC x CH Tazamisha Unexpectd Treasure JCOwner: Martina Cortez & Cynthia Austin & Jennifer Miller & SHelby MillerBreeder: Julie Leicht & Cynthia J Austin & Martina M Cortez

CH Edgie's Circle Of Life Rafi ki D/TTitle Earned: 03/10/07CH Edgie's On The Mark x CH Edgie's Trick Of TreatOwner: Barbara J MooreBreeder: J C Edgerton

CH Jasiri-Sukari Congaro Sock Hop D/RTitle Earned: 01/27/07CH Meisterhaus Politically Correct x CH Jasiri-Sukari Party LinesOwner: Julie Jones & Catherine Ongaro & Kathleen A JonesBreeder: Julie Jones & Catherine Ongaro & Kathleen Jones

CH Kazor's Fine Design By Zinkika D/BRTitle Earned: 02/24/07CH Zindika's Johnny Come Greatly JC x CH Kazor's Only MeBreeder-Owner: Carol A Webb & Cecily D Rappe

CH Kazor's Shades Of Zindika B/BRTitle Earned: 01/14/07CH Zindika's Johnny Come Greatly JC x CH Kazor's Only MeBreeder-Owner: Carol A Webb & Cecily Rappe

CH Khamsin Imani Legacy D/BRTitle Earned: 03/24/07CH Arubmec's Sweet Spot JC x CH Khamsin Imani Tak'n By StormOwner: Michael Jameson & Erin RobertsBreeder: Brian D Williams & Erin J Roberts & Nicole Ann Williams & Michael Jameson M.D.

CH Klassic's Justa Natural B/RTitle Earned: 03/04/07CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara Natural x CH Klassic's Rooty Toot TootBreeder-Owner: Sue Kite & Jeffrey J Gillespie

CH Klassic's Toot Your Horn D/RTitle Earned: 03/04/07CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara Natural x CH Klassic's Rooty Toot TootBreeder-Owner: Sue Kite & Jeffrey J Gillespie

CH Klassic's Yuara Hoot B/RTitle Earned: 03/09/07CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara Natural x CH Klassic's Rooty Toot TootBreeder-Owner: Sue Kite & Jeffrey J Gillespie

CH Mardi Gras' Fiddle Dee Dee B/RTitle Earned: 03/24/07CH Mardi Gras' Klassic Jazz x CH Mardi Gras' Cat BallouBreeder-Owner: Michael L Graves & Christine L Graves

CH Mardi Gras' Msgt Harry Holt D/RTitle Earned: 03/25/07CH Mardi Gras' Klassic Jazz x CH Mardi Gras' Cat BallouBreeder-Owner: Michael L Graves & Christine L Graves

CH Meisterhaus Uncensored D/RTitle Earned: 03/16/07CH Meisterhaus Keeper Of The Flame x CH Meisterhaus Poetic JusticeOwner: August Laws & A Tad BrooksBreeder: A Tad Brooks & Jerry Hope

CH Meisterhaus Vita Nuova D/RTitle Earned: 03/18/07CH Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue x CH Meisterhaus Material GirlOwner: Vira H Pickett & A Tad BrooksBreeder: A Tad Brooks & Joseph A Hurt

CH Meisterhaus Xecutive Decision D/BRTitle Earned: 03/17/07CH Meisterhaus Politically Correct x CH Jasiri-Sukari Fire-N-LinesOwner: Mr. & Mrs. Lou Dibello & A Tad BrooksBreeder: A Tad Brooks & Kathleen A Jones & Julie L Jones

CH Platinum's Adrenaline Rush D/RTitle Earned: 03/25/07CH Platinum's Fearisnotafactor JC x CH Platinum's Shopping SpreeOwner: Sharlene Moore & Robert Moore & Mary K QuinnettBreeder: M Quinnett & L Quinnett

CH Reveille Serengeti Placeyerbetz B/BRTitle Earned: 03/25/07CH Serengeti Let's Roll Reveille x CH Serengeti CasinoOwner: Damara BolteBreeder: Damara Bolte & Margaret Greenlee

CH Serengeti Jackpot D/RTitle Earned: 01/13/07 CH Jerlin-SS Special Forces x CH Serengeti Copper Penny Breeder-Owner: Margaret Greenlee

CH Serengeti Reveille Baccarat B/RTitle Earned: 01/14/07CH Serengeti Let's Roll Reveille x CH Serengeti CasinoOwner: Margaret GreenleeBreeder: Damara Bolte & Margaret Greenlee

CH Signet 'Tis-A Wild Honeysuckle B/RTitle Earned: 01/18/07CH Nyanga Signet Sweet William JC x CH Signet Explicit Runaround SueOwner: Fred Hughes & Joyce Hughes & Brenda J CassellBreeder: Bill Reeves & Brenda J Cassell

CH Sinful Sweet Tart At Calaz B/TTitle Earned: 01/13/07CH Sinful's Rude Awakening x CH Sinful's Always In My HeartOwner: Nancy TrueBreeder: William V & Elaine Sykes-McLoon

CH Sisco I Triple Dog Dare You D/TTitle Earned: 03/05/07CH Calaz Abba Jabba Lost Ten x CH Hacker's U Drive M'CrazyOwner: Zeeda Silva & Nigel Da SilvaBreeder: Zeeda Silva & Nigel Da Silva

CH Sonbar's Nifty Natalie B/RTitle Earned: 03/31/07CH Sonbar's Gaelic God x CH Sonbar's Incandescent IcicleOwner: Diana Dickhausen & Sally WuornosBreeder: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos Winger

CH Sonbar's Personality Plus At Kargil B/RTitle Earned: 03/03/07CH Nyanga Signet Sweet William JC x CH Sonbar's Brite WildrishroseOwner: Gil Felsenfeld & Karen Felsenfeld & Sally WuornosBreeder: Sally Wuornos & Brenda J Cassell & Kari Wuornos

CH Stilwell's Native Son Of Zande D/RTitle Earned: 03/04/07CH Zande Charaza SC x FC Stilwell's Callthewind Mariah SCOwner: Jacque Holdaway & Linda StillwellBreeder: Richard Stilwell & Linda Stilwell

DC Sunbird Suddanly Stetson SC D/BRTitle Earned: 03/25/07CH Kenset Starsnstripes Forever x CH Sunbird Suddanly I Love Lucy JCOwner: Susan M Campeau & Carolyn Noll GericsBreeder: Sue Campeau & Carolyn Gerics

CH Sundiata's Uplink To Apex D/RTitle Earned: 02/25/07CH Sundiata Fast Forward x Moyla JOwner: Gary R Pickler & Chris MaxkaBreeder: Bear J Ingram & Chris Maxka

CH Tarsha's Vision Quest D/RTitle Earned: 03/18/07CH Nowata's Resurrection Of Dune x CH Tarsha's Desert OasisOwner: Robin CastilloBreeder: Tari A Parish

CH Thor's Rook D/BTitle Earned: 03/20/07CH Thor's Wil O' The Whisp SC x FC Thor's Just A Little Wannabe MCBreeder-Owner: Judy Brader

CH Undercover Jr Swamp Legend JC D/TTitle Earned: 03/10/07DC Sinful's Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallOwner: Susan Beck SchroederBreeder: Susan Beck-Schroeder & Gale N Whitehurst

CH Undercover Legend Of Jezabel JC B/TTitle Earned: 02/25/07DC Sinful's Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallBreeder-Owner: Susan Beck-Schroeder & Gale N Whitehurst

FIELD CHAMPIONS

DC Arubmec's Hi-Jacked SC D/RTitle Earned: 03/11/07CH Arubmec's Encore SC x DC Arubmec's Saturn Sattelite SCBreeder-Owner: P E Cembura & Eric Poulson

DC Jasiri-Sukari John Tri-Volta SC D/TTitle Earned: 03/11/07CH Jasiri-Sukari HR Pup N'Stuff x CH Sukari-Jasiri Soda PupOwner: Katherine M Toohey & Kathleen Jones & Julie L JonesBreeder: Julie L Jones & Kathleen A Jones

DC Jokuba Meisterhaus E Pluribus Unum SC D/RTitle Earned: 03/04/07CH Meisterhaus Egoiste' x CH Jokuba Undercover AB Initio SCOwner: Russella S Bowen & Clinton PiersonBreeder: Lisa Myers & Russella S Bowen & A Tad Brooks

DC Tanza's Almazi Madini CD RN B/RTitle Earned: 03/11/07DC Tamsala Rocket Socks MC LCX x DC Tanza-Zuri Fatia SCOwner: Ann Patterson-Hine & Butler P HineBreeder: Kenneth Leighton & Ted Judd & Pat Fragassi & Marilyn Leighton


DC Zuri's Matuko SC B/RTitle Earned: 03/31/07CH Arubmec's Jon-Luke x CH Zuri's SautiOwner: Marcia Hutchinson & Marilyn Leighton & Donna TroynaBreeder: Kenneth Leighton & Marilyn Leighton & Michael A Pine

FC Zuri's Shani Kamili SC B/RTitle Earned: 03/17/07CH Bordeaux African Jumoke SC x DC Zuri's Ultimately Kia SCBreeder-Owner: Lori J Baxter & Marilyn A Leighton

JUNIOR COURSER Abrakadabra It's Jungle Magic JC D/BRTitle Earned: 03/25/07Avongara Imba Tena x See Jungle Jayne Run JCBreeder-Owner: Suzi J Clark

Arubmec's Tri-Bekka JC B/TTitle Earned: 03/11/07CH Arubmec's Encore SC x CH Arubmec's Final Mission JCOwner: Marilyn Madsen & Patricia ScanlonBreeder: Patricia E Cembura

Dharian's Levi JC D/BTitle Earned: 03/11/07Dharian's Star Trek x Dharian's Obsidian JCOwner: Deborah VossBreeder: S Anne Humphreys & Bill Humphreys Jr.

I Hope You Dance In The Jungle JC B/BRTitle Earned: 03/25/07Avongara Imba Tena x See Jungle Jayne Run JCBreeder-Owner: Suzi J Clark

CH Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice JC B/RTitle Earned: 01/13/07CH Meisterhaus Politically Correct x CH Sukari-Jasiri Soda PupOwner: Julie L Jones & Richard Lopez & Kathleen A Jones & Patricia Lopez & Katherine TooheyBreeder: Julie L Jones & Kathleen A Jones

CH Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite JC B/RTitle Earned: 03/11/07CH Meisterhaus Politically Correct x CH Sukari-Jasiri Soda PupBreeder-Owner: Julie L Jones & Kathleen A Jones

CH Jokuba-Redmarsh Trapped In Silence, JC D/RTitle Earned: 03/11/07DC Jokuba Meisterhaus E Pluribus Unum SC x CH Redmarsh Three Little BirdsBreeder-Owner: Russella S Bowen & Kristen Marshall

CH Khani's Dp Poetry In Motion JC B/RTitle Earned: 06/18/06DC Khani's Benny N The Jets SC x CH Tazamisha DP Sudden ImpactOwner: Ellen M Bramble & Kathy BrittonBreeder: Cynthia J Austin & Martina M Cortez & Julie Leicht & Kathy Britton

Loki's Inkosi Solomon JC D/TTitle Earned: 01/20/07CH Zuri's Nwa Ozuzu JC x CH Klassic's Lady In RedOwner: Lori J Baxter & Alex GuthBreeder: Carolyn Kwaske & Sue G Kite & Alex Guth

Platinum Walkabout Madison Ave JC B/BTitle Earned: 03/18/07CH Platinum's Fearisnotafactor JC x CH Platinum's Shopping SpreeOwner: Elaine Monzon & Mary K QuinnettBreeder: M Quinnett & L Quinnett

CH Platinum's Fearisnotafactor JC D/BTitle Earned: 03/17/07CH Berimo Taji Start Me Up x CH Klassic's Sweet PatootieOwner: Mary K Quinnett & Larry QuinnettBreeder: Mary K Quinnett

Select Inside The Box JC B/RTitle Earned: 03/25/07CH Emerant's The Instigator JC x FC Select In My Pocket MCBreeder-Owner: Tracy Leonard D.V.M. & Jeff Leonard

CH Select Mister Incredible JC D/TTitle Earned: 03/24/07DC Select-Gana Incantation MC x CH Select Incident At TajiBreeder-Owner: Tracy Leonard & Jeffrey L Leonard

Select Quercus Inside Trader JC B/RTitle Earned: 03/25/07CH Select Quercus Rubra x CH Select The Inchantress SCBreeder-Owner: Tracy A Leonard D.V.M. & Andrea Walters

CH Sinful's Hollywood Nights JC B/RTitle Earned: 02/17/07CH Nyanga Signet Sweet William JC x CH Sinful's Uptown GirlOwner: Susan L SchroederBreeder: William V & Elaine Sykes-McLoon

Squawcreek's Jabari Ti-Rafiki JC D/TTitle Earned: 03/11/07CH Bushbabies Red Ryder SC x CH Squawcreek's Lady Be GoodOwner: Ms. Christine F O'RearBreeder: Jo Burk

CH Sundiata's Pi R Squared JC D/BRTitle Earned: 01/13/07CH Sundiata Sir Ochre Dutton x Sundiata Kokopelli's FluteOwner: Chris Maxka & Jocelyn BrodyBreeder: Chris Maxka & Jim Maxka

Taarakianitzyu Blacktiereqrd JC D/BTitle Earned: 01/28/07DC Berimo's Roustabout SC x CH Taarakian Serengeti LianaOwner: Howard J Marx & Carol M MarxBreeder: Jan Bruner & Lisa Corell Auerbach

Tazamisha Shasta Tiki Twist JC B/RTitle Earned: 03/18/07CH Devils Peak Tw Call Of Duty JC x Karosel Courting Trouble At My-TymOwner: Valerie Cortez & Jennifer Miller & SHelby MillerBreeder: Valerie Cortez & Martina M Cortez & Cynthia Austin & Nicholas Cortez

Thor's Jukebox Hero JC D/BRTitle Earned: 03/18/07Itzyu Nick Of Time x CH Thor's KaleidoscopeBreeder-Owner: Judy Brader

Undercover Dark Jedi Legend JC D/BTitle Earned: 02/18/07DC Sinful's Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallOwner: Susan Beck SchroederBreeder: Susan Beck-Schroeder & Gale N Whitehurst

Undercover Jr Swamp Legend JC D/TTitle Earned: 02/18/07DC Sinful's Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallOwner: Susan Beck SchroederBreeder: Susan Beck-Schroeder & Gale N Whitehurst

Undercover Legend Of Jacen JC D/TTitle Earned: 02/18/07DC Sinful's Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallOwner: Susan Beck-Schroeder & Gale N WhitehurstBreeder: Susan Beck-Schroeder & Gale N Whitehurst

Undercover Legend Of Jezabel JC B/TTitle Earned: 02/18/07DC Sinful's Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallBreeder-Owner: Susan Beck-Schroeder & Gale N Whitehurst

Young Turks In The Jungle JC D/BRTitle Earned: 03/25/07Avongara Imba Tena x See Jungle Jayne Run JCBreeder-Owner: Suzi J Clark

Zuri's Obii Nairobi JC D/RTitle Earned: 02/18/07CH Bordeaux African Jumoke SC x DC Zuri's Ultimately Kia SCOwner: Michael WallaceBreeder: Lori J Baxter & Marilyn A Leighton

SENIOR COURSER Chi-Tig's Red Zinger SC B/RTitle Earned: 03/17/07Baraka Prince Of Abu Tig SC x CH Jumokequita African Chilo JCBreeder-Owner: Robert H Gooderl

CH Khani's Achtung Baby SC B/RTitle Earned: 03/17/07DC Khani's Burn Down The Mission SC x Khani's Excalibur Island Girl JCOwner: Jennifer Miller & SHelby Miller & Kathy BrittonBreeder: Kathy Britton & Connie Paulsen & Emily Britton

Kinetic Sourcery SC B/RTitle Earned: 03/10/07DC Tamsala Rocket Socks MC LCX x DC Sherwood's Shadow Of The Moon, SCOwner: Lisa Voss & Samuel StumpBreeder: Lisa R Voss & Samuel H Stump & Robyn Dubbert

CH Kinetic's Enchanted Knight SC D/BTitle Earned: 03/10/07DC Tamsala Rocket Socks MC LCX x DC Sherwood's Shadow Of The Moon, SCOwner: Deborah Voss & Lisa VossBreeder: Lisa R Voss & Samuel H Stump & Robyn Dubbert

CH Meisterhaus Very Erin Barkovich SC B/RTitle Earned: 03/10/07CH Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue x CH Meisterhaus Material GirlOwner: Patricia A Hoffer & A Tad BrooksBreeder: A Tad Brooks & Joseph A Hurt

Redmarsh -Jokuba Beyond Expectations SC D/RTitle Earned: 03/11/07DC Redmarsh No Woman No Cry SC x Jokuba Ex Post FactoOwner: Kristen Marshall & Russella S BowenBreeder: Kristen Marshall & Jordan Goldblatt & Russella S Bowen

CH Sinful's Down On Main Street SC B/RTitle Earned: 02/17/07CH Nyanga Signet Sweet William JC x CH Sinful's Uptown GirlOwner: Susan SchroederBreeder: William V & Elaine Sykes-McLoon

Tailwind's Firecracker DP SC B/RTitle Earned: 03/17/07CH Arubmec's Printed Report JC x CH Tazamisha Unexpectd Treasure JCOwner: Dennis Muhly & Susan MuhlyBreeder: Julie Leicht & Cynthia J Austin & Martina M Cortez

Zuri's Ki-Ju At Amun RN SC D/RTitle Earned: 03/17/07CH Bordeaux African Jumoke SC x DC Zuri's Ultimately Kia SCOwner: Judith K Lange & Marilyn A LeightonBreeder: Lori J Baxter & Marilyn A Leighton

MASTER COURSER Jumokequita African Bibi MC B/RTitle Earned: 03/17/07CH Amuns MR.T Darkstarofbordeaux x CH Baru's Gabrielle Of JumokeOwner: Joell Coltrane & Holly HamiltonBreeder: J K Lange & Jodee Funchess

OPEN AGILITY FC Eldorado's Y's African Sinbaje RE SC OA NAJ B/BRTitle Earned: 03/17/07CH Akuaba's Winds Of Change x Avongara DinariOwner: Linda Daves Siekert & Rand SiekertBreeder: Pamela Geoffroy & Sheila Lund & Susan Coe


LGRA TITLES

ASFA FIELD TITLES

As of March 23, 2007

FIELD CHAMPION Blue Notes Swing Song, JC B/TTitle earned: Mar 4 2007 Owner: Kristin TebbFC Eldorado's Yodeling Moon God, RE,SC,NA,NAJ D/BRTitle earned: Mar 10 2007 Owner: Katherine ScottCh Kinetic's Enchanted Knight, SC D/BTitle earned: Feb 10 2007 Owner: Deborah & Lisa VossDC Sinbaje's Picture Perfect, SC,OAJ,CD,RE,OA D/RTitle earned: Mar 10 2007 Owner: Linda Daves SiekertCh Sinful's Down On Main Street, SC B/RTitle earned: Feb 11 2007 Owner: Susan SchroederCh Sinful's Hollywood Nights, JC B/RTitle earned: Feb 10 2007 Owner: Susan Schroeder

DC Zuri's Ti Asabii, SC, FCH B/TTitle earned: 01/20/07Owners: Ken & Marilyn Leighton,Donna Troyna

LURE COURSER OF MERIT 5 FC Thor's East Of Midnight, LCM5, MC, LCX4 D/TTitle earned: 12/30/06Owner: Judy Brader

NOVICE AG. JUMPER PREFERRED DC Lacada's Con Man K's Kaper CD RAE2 SC OA OAJ NJP D/RTitle Earned: 03/04/07CH Ronel's General Purpose Jerlin x Hadassa Windsong Of The NileOwner: Belinda KaufmanBreeder: Dallas J Hunt

OPEN AGILITY JUMPER DC Sinbaje's Picture Perfect CD RE SC OA OAJ D/RTitle Earned: 03/03/07CH Sundiata Sir Ochre Dutton x Wakan African Sage Sinbaje UD AX OAJBreeder-Owner: Linda Daves Siekert

RALLY NOVICE CH Meisterhaus Kiroja Kiss N Tell RN JC NA NAJ B/BRTitle Earned: 03/01/07CH Meisterhaus Jokuba F Lee Brindle x CH Meisterhaus Eternal FlameOwner: Kelli HarmonBreeder: A Tad Brooks

DC Taji's Spice Girl RN SC B/TTitle Earned: 03/24/07Helios Taji Aussie Rules x CH Taji's Cinnamon SwirlOwner: Katie CampbellBreeder: Scott A Moberly & Jay Williams & Katie Campbell & Brianna Williams

CH Undercover Meisterhaus Valentino RN SC NA NAJ D/RTitle Earned: 03/01/07DC Bojak's Undercover Kojak SC x CH Undercover 'Mbuti' MadamOwner: Kelli HarmonBreeder: Tammy A Berry & Gale N Whitehurst

Zuri's Ki-Ju At Amun RN JC D/RTitle Earned: 03/11/07CH Bordeaux African Jumoke SC x DC Zuri's Ultimately Kia SCOwner: Judith K Lange & Marilyn A LeightonBreeder: Lori J Baxter & Marilyn A Leighton

RALLY ADVANCED Apu Guy Noir RA D/TTitle Earned: 02/18/07FC Apu The Answer SC x FC Apu Sand Thru The Hourglass RA MCBreeder-Owner: Susan Marsicano

FC Apu Occhi Belli RA MC LCX OA NAJ D/RTitle Earned: 01/21/07CH Osennji Tibouchina Of Apu x Apu Y U NV MeBreeder-Owner: Susan Marsicano

FC Apu Sand Thru The Hourglass RA MC B/RTitle Earned: 02/18/07CH Osennji Tibouchina Of Apu x Apu Y U NV MeBreeder-Owner: Susan Marsicanos

RALLY EXCELLENT FC Apu Little Red Lentil RE AX AXJ B/RTitle Earned: 01/21/07Apu Fender Stratocaster x Apu Calliope JonesBreeder-Owner: Susan Marsicano

FC Eldorado's Yodeling Moon God RE SC NA NAJ D/BRTitle Earned: 02/03/07CH Akuaba's Winds Of Change x Avongara DinariOwner: Katherine ScottBreeder: Pamela Geoffroy & Sheila Lund & Susan Coe

GRC Jazetta’s Fox in Sox, GRC B/BTitled earned: 04/28/07Owner: Heather Tompkins

SUPERIOR GRC II Redjhinn Tabasco O’Bushbabies SGRC2 D/RTitled earned: 04/0707Owner: Barb Sauceda

CORRECTIONS IN THE FIRST QUARTER 2007 BULLETIN

Pg 53 OF THE AKC Champions titles, please note:

Ch Sonbar's Natural Novelty is listed as D/R. The color designation should be D/T

Ch Sonbar's Noteworthy Newsman is missing. The listing is shown below.

CH Sonbar‘s Noteworthy Newsman D/RTitled earned: 11/03/06CH Sonbar’s Gaelic God x CH Sonbar’s Incandescent IcicleOnwer/Breeder: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos Winger


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Advertising Rates Color B/W Commer.All Rates include One Photo Extra Photos ...........................$10 each $ 10 $ 15Front Cover ....................................... $225 $150 N/A Inside Front Cover ............................. $125 $ 90 N/AInside Back Cover ............................. $125 $ 85 N/ABack Cover ....................................... $ 175 $100 N/AFull Page ............................................. N/A $ 70 $ 85Half Page............................................. N/A $ 40 $ 55Column-1/3 Page ................................ N/A $ 30 $ 45Quarter Page ....................................... N/A $ 25 $ 40Half Column-1/6 Page ......................... N/A $ 20 N/ABreeder/Business Card Ads .................. N/A $ 15 N/AClassified Basenji: up to 50 words ....... N/A $ 10 N/A Prepaid Annual:4 consecutive ads . N/A $ 30 N/AAffiliate Club Specialty - Winners Pages Photos (Unlimited) & Text ............. N/A $ 75 N/ASpecialty Results ........................................ FREE* * With submission of marked CatalogueIMPORTANT Note for AdvertisersSubmission of ads before the appropriate deadline is the responsibility of the advertiser. All ad fees must accompany submissions or paid online at the BCOA website. The cost of ads may fluctuate due to an advertiser’s request or suitability of material submitted. If an initial payment is insufficient to cover the final cost of ads published, advertisers are responsible for and expected to pay any additional balance due. Additional funds required are due upon notification of such by the BULLETIN. Please consult the fee list to determine final ad cost, or contact the Bulletin prior to publication if there is any question concerning payment for advertising. The BULLETIN is required to have a commitment from advertisers, insuring that advertisers know they are responsible for payment of the full cost of the ad as published, based on the prices stated in the BULLETIN, when ads are prearranged before any actual work on the ad commences. All funds to be paid in U.S. currency, please. Make checks payable to B.C.O.A. All Ad copy & photos should be sent to the Editor, along with any necessary payment and return postage arrangements. Slides & color photocopies cannot be used. Image files can be sent via internet - PLEASE contact the editor for specifications of files. Remember to identify all people and animals in your photo. Camera ready ads are not necessary. Send a rough idea of your desired ad layout & mark all photographs with a name & return address. Photographs can be enlarged, reduced or cropped within reason; please specify preferences. All photographs will be returned. Reservations for ad placements can be made by contacting:

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