BCOA Bulletin January-February-March 2008

CHAMPION REVEILLE

HEADLINES JOLIE GIRL

Ch. Mystical's High Flyer of Karnak x Reveille Headlines

Thank You to Mr. Lawrence Terricone and Mr. Richards Reynolds

Best of Breed Goes

to JoJo Brindle bitch goes Best of Breed over multiple group placing specials.

1st in Open Brindle Class/

Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club,

Inc. Show November 10, 2007

Best of Breed Mispillion Kennel

Club, Inc. Show November 11, 2007

2006 BCOA National Specialty.

Grandsire, Can/ Am Champion Karnak's Never Ending Chaos, 2004 AOM received BOS at the same specialty.

Owner/ Breeder Lorraine and Alan King

Hockessin, DE

Handled by Karen Hutchison, Karnak

The Basenji Club of America, Inc. BULLETIN - 1

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The Official

BULLETINof the Basenji Club of America, Inc.

ON THE COVER

Letters to the Editor ..............................................7Affiliate Club Specialty Dates ............................10OFA Health File ................................................33OFA Reports .................................................53-54Upcoming Health Clinics ..................................53African Stock Project CD ...................................55Canis Basenji .....................................................55Junior Showmanship Tally .................................56Obedience Tally ................................................56Club & Publication Information .........................60 New Titles ....................................................58-59NOTRA Top 10 - 2007 ......................................59

Departments

Display Layouts & Commercial Advertising: Lost Ten Basenjis .........................................41Meisterhaus Basenjis .................................... 5Rosewood Basenjis ................................ 30-31Shernazar - L. Tyler .....................................25SugrShaq Basenjis....................................... FCSunDiata Basenjis ........................................39TarSha Basenjis ..................................... 16-17‘Tis-A-’Senji Basenjis ...................................11UnderCover Basenjis .....................................3UnderCover Basenjis ............................. 22-23Victory Basenjis .............................................4Vinaka Basenjis ...........................................37

AdventureLand Basenjis ...................... IBC, 36AdventureLand & SugrShaq .........................13Ankhu Basenjis ...................................19 & 36Basenji Club of Cincinnati ...........................20Calandra, Mark & Chip................................32CumBack ....................................................BCEvergreen Basenji Specialty ................... 46-47Jacobucci, Cynthia ......................................35Karnak Basenjis ......................................... IFCKunze, Barbara & Jamani .............................10Langula, Mary & Sparkie .............................29

President’s Message .............................. 2Treasurer’s Reports ............................... 8-9Editor’s Message ................................... 6

BCOA Business

It’s Your Club, K.Schreiber.................................12AKC Delegate Report .........................................14Native Stock Committee ....................................15CPP Survey Results ............................................18“Roll The Dice” Best Costume ...........................20Miracle Puppy. Sherry Stevens...........................21Breeders’ Forum, M.Sommer .............................24AKC Renames ILP Program ................................27Point of View - Breed Standard, Linda Seikert ....28Canine Rabies Challenge ...................................34AKC 2007 Sire & Dam Honor Roll ....................37A Gift of Fire......................................................38Help Wanted - 2011 National ...........................402008 BCOA National Specialty ....................44-45Burkina Faso Dogs.............................................42DVD 2007 Specialty Collection.........................48Affiliate Club Columns .................................49-52Basenji Briefs .....................................................55Cocoa Bean Mulch ............................................56

Regular Columns & Features

CH Jerlin Princess Buthelezi(CH Jerlin’s General Patton x CH AB Princess Chinyamarindi, JC, FCH, BBHR)

SUGARSHAQ BasenjisRuth Trunita MillerKansas City, MO

(816) [email protected]

Sept. 16 - 21South Fork Ranch

Dallas, TX

Think you have heard it all? Read this incredible whelping story - Pg. 21

The Stats are in!See who were the top producing sires and dams for 2007 - Pg. 37

A Gift of Fire - An whimsical story of Rukuba, Guardian of Fire - Pg. 38


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I have several things for all the members to contemplate: First, for those of you who have Internet access, consider contacting our treasurer, Laura Hesse, to request the electronic version of the BCOA Bulletin Board newsletter instead of receiving it

through the mail. If you haven‘t already done so, why not? The hard copies cost about $12 annually per member to print and mail. Also, it’s much easier to produce the electronic issue then it is for our volunteer editor to print, address, attach the postage and then mail the hardcopies! If you really don’t need a hard copy, wouldn’t it be better for BCOA to use that money for something else -- like judges’ education, countering puppy mill ads in local newspapers and on the Internet, etc? Many of us can think of some use for that money other then having the newsletter arrive in the mail box, only to be read and then tossed. Think of all the advantages of getting it electronically. You can save it in a file so it’s always available; you don’t have to hunt for it or wonder if you threw it away -- it’s one less thing to recycle so you’re also helping the environment. I think you get the picture. So, if you have a computer with e-mail service, please give some consideration to getting your BB via the computer! We have a brand new Bulletin Board editor, Jackie Jones. Let’s keep her and not wear her out! Next, I’d like to address the issue of breeding Fanconi carrier or affected animals. As breeders we all have to determine our goals. I’d like to believe that all of us can agree that, as far as Fanconi is concerned, our goal is to never produce an affected animal. We are so very fortunate that we now have the tool to make this a reality. Using the DNA test, there is no more guessing what we will get. We can do that without throwing away our best because of its DNA status (however we like to define “best, “ be it conformation, lure coursing, agility, or obedience performance.) We can, indeed, breed those exceptional animals that are carriers or are even affected. We just have to chose wisely and use them with mates that have tested Clear. How wonderful is that? You can achieve your goal -- to never produce another Fanconi affected -- and perpetuate that top notch dog’s characteristics. It is simply not logical to discard your best dog because of its DNA Fanconi status. You may never get a better dog than that animal sitting in your house. I encourage you to go forward in your breeding program, rather than backslide by using an inferior animal just because its DNA for Fanconi is Clear. That quality basenji didn’t happen by accident, in most cases. I think that every pet that is produced, no matter why you think it is a “pet,” should be sold on a spay/neuter contract. If that animal isn’t good enough for your breeding program, then it shouldn’t be bred. This will eliminate the issue of what happens to the offspring that you produce from that carrier or affected basenji. If you keep it in your breeding program, then test it and continue from there. If the decision is made to place the animal, then it should be spayed/neutered. Finally, start thinking about opening the American Kennel Club Stud Book to African imports. We have read numerous articles

explaining the need for genetic diversity. Our breed is significantly inbred from our first handful of founders. The genetic diversity of the basenji should be increased. Research genetic diversity on your own if you don’t feel that what you have heard is accurate. While we want to persuade the AKC to re-open the stud book, be assured this doesn’t mean every animal brought to the United States from Africa is going to be included. Some dogs from Africa are not true basenjis in type or characteristics. You, the members, will have the final say about which imports are added to the AKC stud book. The Native Stock committee is hard at work developing a course of action. Please read that committee’s report on page 15 of this issue satisfactory to both AKC and to the membership. Rest assured everyone will have a say in which dogs are voted into the stud book. It won’t be decided by a few members or the BCOA Board. This important issue will be determined by all of you -- the full, voting membership.

Sally Wuornos

2011HELP

WANTED: in the

Central Region

(AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MS, MN, MO, ND, NE,

OK, SD, TX, WI)

One host group [8 BCOA members] or host club to organization the 2011 BCOA National Specialty.

If you like to feel just ONE of these things:• the heartfelt thanks of people attending --• the cheers of earlier hosts who know how much

you’ve done --• the joy of a job well done --

Step forward with pride.

The deadline for this region is April 1st, 2008. Proposal forms are available at the BCOA website. Contact

Wanda Pooley, National Specialty Oversight Chair at 815-282-2584 or email to [email protected]

The Oversight Committee has a whole package of tools to help your group plan and manage a successful national specialty. You are not left to guess what really happens. We will even help you find a suitable site for the event.

What are you waiting for? Put your group together now!


Kudos also to Connie Camp for picking up the torch and getting Ginger’s majors and last single points. Connie and Sam will not love her anymore now that she’s a champion, and they don’t plan on breeding her, but there is a warm, fuzzy feeling that comes with mission accomplished when a nice bitch gets the recognition she deserves!! Ginger and Walker can now enjoy the full time couch potato lifestyle they relish the most.

UNDERCOVER would like the congratulate GingerNew AKC CH UNDERCOVER GINGER SNAP

Congratulations to Hayley Thompson and Brandon as Ginger will help move him up the stud dog honor roll. As you can tell from the above photo, Ginger got her sire’s beautiful reach and drive and overall

balance.

Ch UnderCover’s Barnburner, SDHR x Ch UnderCover-Escapade Too Sassy, JC

Gale Whitehurst • UnderCover Basenjis • Thomasville, GA


“Pistol”MBISS Ch. MeisterhausPolitically Correct, SDHROFA: Excellent Eyes: Cerf’d DNA Fanconi Tested: Probably Carrier

We would like to introduce some of Pistol’s get:

MBISS CH. Jasiri-Sukari Congo Leezza Rice, JC - finished Top 5, 2007

Am/Dan/Swed/Lux/Netherland/International Ch Jasiri-Sukari Pup Music

Ch. Victory Meisterhaus Hit The Lights(Currently Top 10, 2008)

Ch. Meisterhaus Victory Zulu Aviator

Ch. Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite, JC

Am/Fr/Dan/Lux/Pol/World Ch. Jasiri-Sukari Vermillion

Ch. Jasiri-Sukari Congaro Tea Party (Finished Top 20, 2007)

Ch. Jasiri-Sukari Congaro Politician

Ch. Meisterhaus Xecutive Decision

Ch. Jasiri-Sukari Sock Hop

Ch. Jasiri-Sukari Pup Star

Pistol currently has a litter on the ground out of “Camille” - Ch. Meisterhaus Tears and Tantrums - that will be making their debut this summer

A. Tad Brooks, Joseph A. Hurt - Meisterhaus Basenjis& Tim Huff - Victory Basenjiswww.meisterhaus.com ~ www.Victorybasenjis.com

Piston is a 4-time Specialty winner. He was #2 All Systems in 2006 & #4 in 2005. Also won Best of Breed at Westminster in 2006.

Concept by Melissa Skillman

The Basenji Club of America, Inc. BULLETIN - 5Concept by Melissa Skillman

OFA: Good Eyes: Cerf’d (USA & Sweden) DNA Fanconi Tested: Probably Clear

We would like to introduce some of Tre’s get:

CH Meisterhaus You Better Believe It - Finished Top 20, 2007

Ch. Meisterhaus Victory You’re The One

Ch. Meisterhaus Valiant Joe Lee

Ch. Meisterhaus Visionary

Ch. Meisterhaus Very Erin Barkovich, SC

Ch. Meisterhaus You Had Me At Hello

Ch. Meisterhaus Vita Nuova

“Tre”Dan. Swe. Am. Ch Meisterhaus

Tail of Intrigue, SDHR

Tre currently has a litter on the ground out of “Cinder” - BIS Ch Jasiri-Sukari Fire-N-Lines - that will be making their debut this summerTre finished in 10 shows with

3 Majors. We are proud of Tre’s kids here in the USA and overseas. He is currently living in Sweden with Wazin Basenjis

A. Tad Brooks, Joseph A. Hurt Meisterhaus Basenjiswww.meisterhaus.com


FROM THE EDITOR By Wanda Pooley

This is always the toughest page, and it’s always the last one to include

in each issue of the Bulletin. This issue was especially hard because puppies, eight of them, were born at AdventureLand the end of December. Just when work on the

Bulletin is ready to launch so are the puppies. All of you know that, unlike all those soft and fuzzy breeds, when basenji puppies reach six weeks old, they are looking at gates to scale and are almost up to full speed in their laps around the room. That in itself is amusing to watch, but what else does a room require for those basenji pups with their “faster than the speed of light” attitude? Yes, papers. Lots of them! Many of you are probably closing your eyes and envisioning the papers becoming airborne, being thrust against the walls, sliding from one side to the other as the gaggle of pups is sprinting across the room. It’s not the rustle of papers that bothers me; it’s the contents ON the papers that give me pause as I watch them being launched in the air. I don’t know about you, but while my husband rates newspapers by their content quality, I give full marks to the publisher whose newsprint can hold together the best when wet and whose ink won’t smear the floor. Kudos go to the Wall Street Journal and the Chicago Tribune for their quality products. However, when the Wall Street Journal downsized their paper, I can’t tell you how dismayed I was to have to rearrange the paper layout in the puppy pen. With eight puppies, paper is fast becoming a scare commodity. I have beseeched friends for extras and fall into anguish when one puppy swirls around with indecision only to take a resting spot that manages to cover three overlapping papers. Of course, those of us who raise these little darlings know exactly what happens next. As I bend down to pick up the soiled papers, the other seven puppies blaze forward to see this attraction - sliding and leaping with joy. Not a pretty sight! But enough of paper quality; the best part is always the “sitting down and playing” quality time. What’s more fun than sitting on the floor with eight puppies all bouncing at your face, pulling at your clothes, untying your shoe laces, or feeling those warm little bodies when they are ready to snuggle on your lap. And that’s when sometimes the work on the Bulletin gets shoved aside. Sometimes you just have to have a healthy dose of puppy breath.

What’s Next?? Now that it appears we have Fanconi on the run, what’s next? What do you think is the next best genetic research on the horizon for our breed? Visit the Canine Phenome Project at www.

caninephenome.org to review the health surveys and study the possibilities.

While you are on the ‘net, be sure to stop by the OFA website for more statistics about basenji health – www.offa.org. At one time, Progressive Retinal Atrophy was on the tip of everyone’s tongue, but is that still true today? According the CPP general health survey, 1307 basenjis have participated so far, and the category Eye Disorders has 1262 recorded responses from owners. Not surprising - the problem of persistent pupillary membranes leads the pack in the survey. Ten years ago reports of PRA affected basenjis were heard frequently. Today I don’t hear the same discussions with same frequency. Did we unwittingly breed away from the problem in our quest to avoid Fanconi? I surely don’t know, but it has been quieter for the past several years. Moreover, Dr. Acland and Dr. Aguirre’s work seem to indicate that many, but not all, have a later -- possibly very much later -- age of onset than originally believed. In the mid-Atlantic area onsets of up to age 13 were seen when they were gathering data. Is this a different form of PRA; is this terminology even correct today? Is PRA really the next big fish we want to reel in -- or is it just one of several fish, all of which pose about the same level of breeder angst right now? What do you think? Further review of the health survey shows a shopping list of disorders – some life threatening; others occurring because of the environment or general management. • Endrocrine disorders have a serious impact on a dog’s

life if not diagnosed and treated quickly. One disorder that comes to mind is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. A number of basenjis have been diagnosed with this incurable illness. The dogs literally waste away if this ailment continues unchecked. These animals require a very low fat diet and supplementation of raw pancreas for the rest of their lives. Genetic? The German Shepherd breed is plagued with this problem.

• Immunoproliferative Small Intestinal Disease (IPSID) is a gastrointestinal disease that kills. It’s a chronic intestinal problem with symptoms including diarrhea, weight loss, loss of appetite, and, if unchecked, potentially death. Its frequency and mode of inheritance are unknown. Age of onset varies widely. It is an autoimmune problem, associated with the proliferation of lymphocytes and plasmocytes in the intestine. The mode of inheritance is not yet clearly understood, but it appears to be a hereditary problem

• Basenjis also suffer from other autoimmune response diseases. Are skin ailments on the rise, or are we simply discussing these problem more?

• How many basenjis are diagnosed yearly for hypothryiodism? Our breed is known to have a higher than average rate of hypothyriodism. Review the report from the OFA studies on page 33.

We have much to think about as we look for the next best research project. The Basenji Health Endowment can help make our dreams of good health in basenjis come true. It’s up to you, the breed fancy, to help get us there. y

• Log in to the CPP site

• Click on the Breed link at the top of the page

• In the next screen click on ‘Basenjis’

• Then click on General Health Survey to see our breed results


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, I sat at the 2007 National Specialty and listened to Margaret Sommer talk about Esenjo, her native African import from the late 1970’s. The lecture and visuals were very educational and wonderful to see, as was perusing the room to see who else was in attendance and interested in native stock. Several of the attendees, myself included, walked away from the lecture with an overall impression that Ms. Sommer felt Esenjo was the last “true” native type to leave Africa; any and all imports that have followed in recent years are little more than cross bred mutts - despite their continued positive integration with domestic stock and their exemplary health records. I also felt these imports, and any future imports, were to be treated as lepers and to be avoided at any, and all costs, for the sake of breed purity. Fast forward to Ms. Sommer’s Letter to the Editor in the Oct/Nov/Dec 2007 Bulletin, regarding the new Fanconi testing, in which Ms. Sommer’s adamantly states, twice no less, “KNOWN CARRIERS OF GENES WHICH ARE LETHAL OR SERIOUSLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE BREED SHOULD NOT BE BRED”; not too surprising seeing as how Ms. Sommer is older and obviously stuck in the ‘old school’ way of thinking. Thankfully, Ms. Sommer, and like minded fanciers of yesterday, are no longer prominent breeders and/or stewards of our breed and the breeds future. I can not morally imagine advocating culling half of our population and certainly could not fathom doing this whilst turning my back on the importation of proven native specimens. What corner will we be in 10, 20 or even 30 years with this kind of short-sighted, and yes, egotistical, thinking? So, we cull half the breed now, then in five years when PRA is tested for, we cull the other half, then in another five years we have Thyroid problems, where we cull another half, leaving us .....where exactly? The breed’s future appears to be in good hands due to the current number of active, intelligent and caring breed fanciers, who look beyond ribbons, the next big win, and who educate themselves and fellow breed fanciers on population genetics and the importance of not “throwing the baby out with the bath water.” These people have set aside, or severely curbed their breeding programs, risked their reputations, have spent thousands, if not tens of thousands, of personal dollars, all for the preservation, longevity and future of the basenji breed. My hat is off to you folks - you know who you are.

Sincerely,Linda Siekert

Dear Editor, I must respectfully disagree with the views expressed by Margaret Sommer in her Letter to the Editor in the Oct/Nov/Dec 2007 Bulletin. Margaret is steadfastly opposed to the breeding of Basenjis who have been found to be probable carriers by means of Dr. Gary Johnson’s Fanconi DNA linkage marker test. Now, while the DNA marker test is a wonderful advance toward our understanding and eventual eradication of this scourge of our breed, we need to remember that we are working with a seriously limited gene pool and must plan our breedings accordingly. Our aim must always be to maximize genetic diversity for the overall health of the breed, while continually breeding to the standard.

I well remember the hysteria which accompanied the initial tests for hemolytic anemia. Many fine dogs were removed from breeding programs because they carried one gene for this disease and at least one very sweet, healthy, major-pointed bitch was put down. Her crime? She carried a recessive gene for HA and her owners did not want her in their kennel anymore. What did breeders do before the DNA linkage marker test became available? We assessed each potential breeding for known risk factors and strove to match complementary phenotype and genotype. The DNA test gives us more information than we had before and augments a breeder’s good sense, intuition and knowledge of the breed. But we must remember that Fanconi carrier status is but one factor which must be assessed in any breeding. For the good of our precious breed, we must evaluate the whole dog and not be stampeded into decisions we may well regret later.

Sincerely,Marianne Klinkowski

If you have comments or thoughts you would like to share with the membership, please address your letter to:

EDITOR at [email protected] or mail to: Wanda Pooley, BULLETIN Editor, 8050 Old River Rockford, IL

61103

MEET THE BREEDSBCOA Booth on display at the AKC/Eukanuba

Invitational December 1 & 2, 2007Long Beach, CA

Particpants:Carol & Jim Webb

Denise SearcyGray Church

Connie Langford


BCOA FINANCIAL Laura Hesse, Treasurer

Basenji Club of America, Inc. Profit & Loss vs Annual Budget

December 31, 2007 TOTAL

Jan - Dec 07 Budget % of BudgetINCOMEContributions Contributions to Rescue $ 2,010.00 Contributions to Outreach $ - $ 40.00 0.0% Contributions - Other $ 102.00 $ 14.00 728.57%Total Contributions $ 2,112.00 $ 54.00 3,911.11%Dog Show Supported Entries $ 54.00 $ 26.00 207.69%African Stock Project $ 104.00 $ 152.00 68.42%Book Sales $ 301.00 $ 155.00 194.19%Membership (Income) Affiliated Club Dues $ 300.00 $ 200.00 150.0% Membership Dues $ 4,734.00 $ 4,479.00 105.69% Membership Application Fee/Dues $ 586.00 $ 942.00 62.21%Total Membership (Income) $ 5,620.00 $ 5,621.00 99.98%Breeders’ Webpage $ 900.00 $ 760.00 118.42%National Specialty Income National Specialty Income-2007 NS-2007 DVD Sales $ 5,740.30 National Specialty Income-2007 - Other $ 9,866.76 Total National Specialty Income-2007 $ 15,607.06 National Specialty Profit-2006 $ (12.42) $ - 100.0% National Specialty Profit-2005 $ - $ - 0.0% National Specialty Income - Other $ - $ 5,000.00 0.0%Total National Specialty Income $ 15,594.64 $ 5,000.00 311.89%Miscellaneous Income $ 7.00 $ - 100.0%Publications (Income) BCOA Bulletin Subscriptions $ 225.00 BCOA Bulletin Extra Copies $ 20.50 $ 20.00 102.5% BCOA Bulletin Ads $ 8,670.00 $ 7,200.00 120.42% Roster Advertising $ 660.00 $ 535.00 123.36%Total Publications (Income) $ 9,575.50 $ 7,755.00 123.48%Rescue Fund $ - $ 10.00 0.0%TOTAL INCOME $ 34,268.14 $ 19,533.00 175.44%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 $ 105.94 $ 13.72 772.16%Breeders’ Web Page Expense $ 10.97 $ 8.85 123.96%Contributions/Donations $ 5,404.97 Corporation Filing Fees $ 5.00 $ 15.41 32.45%Dues and Subscriptions AKC Awards Subscription $ 89.00 $ 89.00 100.0% AKC Annual Dues $ 25.00 $ 25.00 100.0% ASFA Annual Dues $ 50.00 $ 50.00 100.0% CERF Annual Dues $ 75.00 $ 75.00 100.0%Total Dues and Subscriptions $ 239.00 $ 239.00 100.0%Elections $ 2,180.33 $ 576.33 378.31%Events/Breed Booth Coordinator $ 35.24 $ 83.37 42.27%Health & Research $ - $ - 0.0%Insurance Events Insurance $ 600.00 $ 600.00 100.0% Surety Bond $ 100.00 $ 300.00 33.33%Total Insurance $ 700.00 $ 900.00 77.78%Judges/Public Education $ 245.00 $ 1,250.00 19.6%Medallions $ 46.15 $ - 100.0%Membership (Expense) $ 38.29 $ 111.00 34.5%National Specialty Expense National Specialty Expns - 2007 $ 10.10 National Specialty Expns - 2009 $ 0.75 Total National Specialty Expense $ 10.85 National Specialty Videography $ 3,695.41 Officers’ Expenses Treasurer $ - $ 225.26 0.0%Total Officers’ Expenses $ - $ 225.26 0.0%Outreach Program $ 848.84 $ 2,500.00 33.95%PayPal Fees $ 464.65 $ 279.58 166.2%Postage and Delivery $ 111.00 $ 31.46 352.83%

Professional Fees Parliamentarian $ 337.83 Accounting $ 450.00 $ 385.00 116.88% Consulting $ - $ 425.00 0.0%Total Professional Fees $ 787.83 $ 810.00 97.26%Publications (Expense) BCOA Bulletin $ 12,165.18 $ 10,500.00 115.86% BCOA Bulletin Board $ 1,913.50 $ 1,600.00 119.59% Roster Expense $ 2,207.88 $ 2,500.00 88.32%Total Publications (Expense) $ 16,286.56 $ 14,600.00 111.55%Rescue (Expense) $ - $ 264.00 0.0%Sunshine $ - $ 108.47 0.0%Unsung Hero Award $ 79.70 Website Maintenance $ 69.98 $ 209.94 33.33%TOTAL EXPENSE $ 31,446.71 $ 22,525.14 139.61%Net Ordinary Income $ 2,821.43 $ (2,992.14) -94.3%Other Income/ExpenseOther IncomeInterest Income $ 767.03 $ 642.76 119.33%Total Other Income $ 767.03 $ 642.76 119.33%Net Other Income $ 767.03 $ 642.76 119.33%Net Income $ 3,588.46 $ (2,349.38) -152.74%

The Basenji Club of America, Inc. Balance Sheet

December 31, 2007 Dec 31, 07

ASSETS

Current AssetsChecking/SavingsAnchorBank-Checking $ 14,040.30 AnchorBank-Market Yield Account African Stock Project $ 1,718.27 Archive Maintenance $ 108.37 Contingency Fund $ 168.45 “Meet the Breed” Booth $ 240.41 National Specialty Reserve $ 567.37 Rescue Fund $ 16,700.68 Total AnchorBank-Market Yield Account $ 19,503.55 AnchorBank-Savings $ 200.50 NS2007 Checking (Profits) $ 9,866.76 Total Checking/Savings $ 43,611.11 Total Current Assets $ 43,611.11

Other Assets

National Specialty Advance National Specialty Advance-2010 $ 400.00 National Specialty Advance-2008 $ 2,270.00 National Specialty Advance-2007 $ 6,000.00 Total National Specialty Advance $ 8,670.00 Total Other Assets $ 8,670.00 TOTAL ASSETS $ 52,281.11 LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilities Current Liabilities Other Current LiabilitiesTrophy/Award Programs Sonbar BOB/BBE Award $ 125.00 Total Trophy/Award Programs $ 125.00 Total Other Current Liabilities $ 125.00 Total Current Liabilities $ 125.00 Total Liabilities $ 125.00 Equity Opening Bal Equity $ 22,259.76 Retained Earnings $ 26,307.89 Net Income $ 3,588.46 Total Equity $ 52,156.11 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 52,281.11


INCOMEDOG SHOW INCOME

Banquet $4,392.00 Booth Rental $465.00 Catalog Ads $2,510.00 Catalog Sales--ASE $235.00 Catalogue Sales--Regular Class $1,470.00 Entries--AKC $898.00 Entries--ASE $609.00 Entries--ASFA $596.00 Entries--Junior Handling $20.00 Entries--NOTRA $566.00 Entries--Obedience $550.00 Entries--Regular Classes $6,350.00 Entries--Sweepstakes $1,980.00 Parking - prepaid $1,460.00

TOTAL DOG SHOW INCOME $22,101.00 FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES INCOME

Auction $5,424.07 Knit Pullover $1,100.00 Lure Course $4,109.00 Miscellaneous-Livermore Tourism $500.00 Raffle $2,237.00 Shipping - Customer Paid $795.00 Sweatshirts $1,483.00 T-Shirt Sales $1,602.00 Trophy Sales $7,762.00 Vest Sales $1,118.00

TOTAL FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES INCOME $26,130.07 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

Interest $223.62 Miscellaneous Income - Other $2.08

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS INCOME $225.70 TOTAL INCOME $48,456.77 EXPENSEDOG SHOW EXPENSE

Application Fees $45.00 Banquet Expense $4,148.20 Catalog Expense $1,299.00 Gifts--Judges/Stewards $192.14 Grounds $527.75 Judging Fees $2,151.59 Miscellaneous Show Expense $584.80 Premium Lists $34.10 Prize Money - Sweepstakes $1,573.00 Recording Fees--AKC $658.00 Recording Fees--ASFA $104.00 Recording Fees--NOTRA $27.00 Ribbons $768.99 Site Rental--Field Trial $150.00 Site Rental--Show Grounds $11,000.00 Sonbar Award $- Superintendent Fees $7,228.00 Trophies $2,263.58

TOTAL DOG SHOW EXPENSE $32,755.15 FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES EXPENSE

Auction $76.21 Clothing Expense $3,051.03 Lure Course $760.66 Merchandise Expense $868.44 PayPal Fees $672.47 Shipping $401.75

TOTAL FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES EXPENSE $5,830.56 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE

Bank Charges $28.60 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE $28.60 TOTAL EXPENSE $38,764.31 TOTAL PROFIT/LOSS $9,842.46

National Specialty Financial Report

*Subject to change

Basenji Health Endowment, Inc.Profit & Loss

By Quarter through End-of-Year 2007

TOTAL IncomeContributed support BCOA Contribution $ 5,254.97 BCOA/BHE Board Mbr Contribution $ 350.00 Indiv/business contribution $ 6,330.32 Total Contributed support $ 11,935.29 Earned revenues Interest-savings/short-term inv $ 5,734.19 Total Earned revenues $ 5,734.19 Total Income $ 17,669.48 ExpenseBusiness expenses Organizational (corp) expenses $ 40.00 Total Business expenses $ 40.00 Grant & contract expense Basenji Health Clinics $ 275.81 Grants to other organizations $ 30,000.00 Total Grant & contract expense $ 30,275.81 Misc expenses Bank Charges $ 5.00 Total Misc expenses $ 5.00 Non-personnel expenses Postage, shipping, delivery $ 11.31 Website Maintenance $ 153.79 Total Non-personnel expenses $ 165.10 Other personnel expenses Accounting fees $ 400.00 Total Other personnel expenses $ 400.00 Total Expense $ 30,885.91 Net Ordinary Income $ (13,216.43)Net Income $ (13,216.43)

BHE Contributors4th Quarter 2007

Basenji Club of America, Inc.Basenji Club of Northern California –

2007 BCONC Raffle ProceedsCurby, Jon

Hauri, DebbieJenkins, Soraya

South Coast Basenji FanciersWhitehurst, Gale N.

International Canine Semen Bank

Basenji Health Endowment, Inc. Balance Sheet - End of Year 2007

Dec 31, 07 ASSETSCurrent AssetsChecking/Savings AnchorBank-Money Market $ 34,723.28 AnchorBank - CDARS $ 97,289.52 AnchorBank - Checking $ 4,750.27 Total Checking/Savings $ 136,763.07 Total Current Assets $ 136,763.07 TOTAL ASSETS $ 136,763.07 LIABILITIES & EQUITYEquityOpening Bal Equity $ 150,615.81 Unrestrict (retained earnings) $ (636.31)Net Income $ (13,216.43)Total Equity $ 136,763.07 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 136,763.07


Barb Kunze ~ [email protected]

AKC Trials1st place (score of 100), Bozeman, MT2nd place (score of 100) Billings, MT1st place (score of 95) Helena, MT Breeders: Katie Campbell & June Young

Jamani

Am/Can/Int’l/Nat’l Ch Taji’s Midnight Express CGC RN NJP

Photos by DeMaine Image©

BCOA 2008 Affiliated Club SpecialtiesSchedule for 2008

CLUB DateWillamette Valley Basenji Club - www.basenji-club.comMultnomah County Expo Center, Portland OR January 17

Dallas-Ft. Worth Basenji Club - www.dfwbasenji.org March 21

Basenji Club of Northern California -www.norcalbasenjis.org May 17

Basenji Club of Cincinnati May 23 & May 24

Greater Chicagoland Basenji Club - Alden Kennels, Ringwood IL July 19

Willamette Valley Basenji Club - www.basenji-club.comRed Sunset Park, Gresham OR July 11

Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin - www.bcosw.orgAlden Kennels, Ringwood IL July 20

Evergreen Basenji Club - www.evergreenbasenjiclub.org August 1 & August 2

Hoosier Basenji ClubDelaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie IN August 16

Basenji Fanciers of Greater Phoenix - PENDING

BASENJI CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY www.basenji.org September 16 - 21

Basenji Club of Northern California - www.norcalbasenjis.org October 18

Indian Nations Basenji Club October 30


‘Tis-A-’Senji

JiMi

‘Tis-A ARUBMEC’S Circle of LifeMBIS/MBISS CH Arubmec’s Sweet Spot JC x CH Arubmec’s Hannah SC)

2008 Willamette Valley Basenji Club SpecialtyWinners Dog, Best of Winners, Best Bred-Br-Exhibitor

Judge: Mrs. Barbara Binder

JiMi will be handled exclusively in the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class

JOYCE & FRED HUGHES‘Tis-A-”Senji BasenjisPocatello, ID 83201(208) 233-9323

OWNERS: Joyce & Fred HughesBreeder/Co-Owner/Handler: Patricia E. Cembura


By: Karla Schreiber, Vice-President

Several years ago, the folks at Microsoft came up with the slogan “Where do you want to go today?” Microsoft packed a lot of meaning into this simple question. The slogan references the explosive growth of the on-line “universe” – the Internet – and boldly asserts that Microsoft is the company that will allow us all to navigate that universe with impunity. We can set our course, and Microsoft will help us get there. The company positioned itself to consumers as the premier vehicle for accomplishing internet and technology-related goals – a bold and ambitious statement!

As BCOA and all of its members, elected representatives and hard-working volunteers begin a new year, I want to pose the same question that Microsoft asked, with a twist. Microsoft is a for-profit corporation that exists to sell goods and services to the public and make a profit for its shareholders. BCOA, in contrast, is a not-for-profit AKC parent club comprised of members dedicated to a common goal: preserving and protecting the Basenji as a unique breed outside of Africa. The question I want to ask is not “where do YOU want to go today” – but where do WE want to go – not just today, but tomorrow, and throughout the coming years? It is easy for us, as individuals (and for corporations, too) to become very caught up in day-to-day affairs. Few people on the planet know this as well as single parents – a group I’ve been a card-carrying member of since my son was two years old. The big picture? Long-term planning? How about living through the afternoon! There’s work, and laundry, and dinner, and homework – day after day. Then, toss in a few emergencies just to liven things up. Add a broken water pipe, a dog with diarrhea or a child with the flu to the mix, and suddenly the “normal” (grueling) daily routine starts to look like a cakewalk! Everything has a tendency to slide whenever we have to focus on putting out fires. Corporations, including AKC parent clubs, have these problems, too. When conflicts, disputes and emergencies constantly take center stage, just trying to accomplish what “must get done” becomes a burden – and long-term, goal-oriented planning often doesn’t happen (or at least it doesn’t happen as it should). Add to the mix the fact that many AKC parent clubs are run entirely by volunteers – most of whom have day jobs, families, their own dogs to care for, etc. -- and the lost opportunities that can result from ongoing conflicts, disputes and “emergencies” become staggeringly apparent. In the coming days, months, and years, where do we – a group

of individuals bound together by concern for and the love of our breed – want BCOA to go? What kind of organization do we want it to be? There are a few things we can’t change. BCOA is a corporate entity. There are State and Federal rules that BCOA must abide by, a certain structure that it must maintain (division and delegation of decision making between the membership and its elected representatives), etc. Outside of those parameters, however, there is a vast universe of places we can go and things we can do. Do we want BCOA to be reactive, or proactive? Do we want BCOA to run like a well-oiled machine, or putter along like

an old VW? Do we want BCOA to be innovative and forward thinking, or do we want BCOA to be stultified by petty disputes and in-fighting over issues that, in the long-term, do little or nothing to move the Club forward? I can’t answer these questions for anyone except myself. I want

to belong to a BCOA that is proactive, well managed financially and otherwise, and focused on multiple (not just one or two) long and short-term goals and initiatives involving multiple aspects of the fancy. I also want to belong to a BCOA that possesses the confidence, as an organization, to be innovative and forward thinking. Do you want to belong to that kind of Club? If you do, we have a lot in common. In order to accomplish ambitious big-picture goals like these, however, our focus will need to be on common ground, not differences. As a fancy, we will need to focus more on celebrating our successes and work harder at letting go of our disappointments, misunderstandings, and inevitable miscommunications. We can pull together – or we can pull apart - but the basenji as a breed can only really benefit from one of these options – and that’s first one. So, BCOA members, board, officers, committee members and volunteers - as we begin 2008 -- where do WE want to go today, and tomorrow, and in the future? When we work together for common goals, we move mountains. We moved a mountain in 2007 – a year that marked the development and release of our DNA marker test for Fanconi Syndrome. That mountain definitely did not move on its own, however. It moved as a result of the efforts of hundreds of fanciers around the globe, after years of trial and error, sweat and tears, grit and determination. If there was ever a shining example of what we can do as a fancy when we pull together, we saw it in 2007. What’s next? There are challenges and goals still on the horizon. The choice is entire ours, as a Club. We can pull together, or we can pull apart. We can fret over things that happened in the past – we can allow negative feelings to fester and divide us - or we can put those things aside and get down to the serious work of deciding what we want BCOA to accomplish for our breed today, tomorrow, and in the future.

IT’S YOUR CLUB....

“I want to belong to a BCOA that is proactive, well managed financially and otherwise, and focused on multiple (not just one or two) long and short-term goals and initiatives involving multiple aspects of the fancy. I also want to belong to a BCOA that possesses the confidence, as an organization, to be innovative and forward thinking. Do you want to belong to that kind of Club? “


BROOD BITCH HONOR ROLLProducer of:

BISS Ch AB-SS Follow the Money BBHREng Ch AB-SS Money to Burn at Shernazar Ch AB-SS Worth Every Cent JC CGCCh Jerlin Princess Buthelezi Ch Jerlin’s I’m A General Too Ch Jerlin’s Lyric In Black BISS Ch Jerlin-Ankhu Patton Leather, JC Ch Jerlin-SS Arwen Evenstar Ch Jerlin-SS General Powell Ch Jerlin-SS Mocha Cream Delite Ch Jerlin-SS Navy Seal SC Ch Jerlin-SS Special Forces SDHRCh SugrShaq-Ankhu No Holds Barred

Breeders:

Wanda Pooley - Adventureland BasenjisRuth Trunita Miller - SugrShaq Basenjis

Owner

Ruth Trunita MillerKansas City, MO

In Memory of an outstanding bitch whose legacy lives on through her offspring.January 20, 1997 - January 20, 2008

Ch AB Lazer the Mischief Maker, SDHR x CH Jaiye’s Princess Ebony Kasai, JC, FCh BBHR


AKC DELEGATE REPORT

December 2007 -AKC Delegates Meeting

THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE MEETING IN LONG BEACH was the presentation of the American Kennel Club Lifetime

Achievement Award to Damara Bolte’. The presentation was made at the delegate’s luncheon, with over three hundred in attendance, and was easily one of the most popular recognitions of

accomplishment in the history of this award. I was able to attend three of the delegate committee meetings held the day before the formal general meeting. The Health Committee is concerned with enhancing the veterinary outreach and has become even more tightly involved with the Canine Health Foundation since one of the committee members, Cindy Vogels, is now the acting President of the CHF. The CHF reported that

a Yahoo group has been established for attendees of the bi-annual health conference. The committee has also initiated a program to contact and provide health information to groomers and boarding kennel operators through mailings and their industry associations. The Parent Club committee had a brief discussion of the show site evaluation feature of the AKC web site and concluded that it might be opened to other clubs for inclusion of more sites. In the delegates forum some time was spent discussing the impending vote on the repeal of term limits for directors and the addition of a new conformation class for amateur owner handlers. The new class was also on a ballot that included dropping the Novice class since less than 1% of all entries are in this class. The amateur owner handler class was proposed as a means to provide a class for new exhibitors to gain experience while having a better chance at success. At the general meeting on Tuesday the financial overview showed that the AKC is in very good condition even though registrations are down another 6% this year. Increasingly, wealth is being generated from the investment portfolio and to a lesser degree from performance events and merchandising. The repeal of the term limit clause for the board of directors, which was approved about six years ago by the delegate body, was about to affect the board elections had compelling support from both viewpoints, but in the end the term limits were reaffirmed by a substantial margin. Amateur owner handler classes and the elimination of the Novice class votes were separated such that both classes were retained. The new class will become available in 2009, but, as with all other classes other that open and best of breed, will be optional at the decision of the show committee. I spoke with James Crowley, AKC Executive Secretary, at the request of the Committee to reopen the studbook. He was able to clarify details of the AKC procedure that addresses the opening and closing of studbooks.

By Jon Curby

Damara Bolte’ receives the AKC Lifetime Achievement Award

Next Quarterly AKC Delegate Meeting

March 2008


By Pam Geoffroy

Fellow Members of the BCOA,

In 2007 the Native Stock Committee began to take shape. Our committee communicated informally with the AKC about opening the Stud Book. The AKC has provided us with a set of procedures which our committee has begun to work on. These procedures are included at the end of this report. Our committee has created timelines for this process which we hope you agree are measured and reasonable. We believe that the entire process must not only be fair but also be as clear and visible as we are able to make it. The committee takes its responsibility to be fair and even-handed very seriously. Though committee members are committed to developing the best process we can, it is important to keep in mind the following points: the AKC decides whether the process is acceptable to them; the BCOA Board decides, based on objective criteria, which dogs are worthy of registration and you, the members, decide whether you want the Stud Book to be opened to those dogs. In the 1st quarter of 2008 the Native Stock Committee will perform the following four tasks:

1. Put together a rigorous application process;

2. Work on an evaluation process that protects the integrity of the basenji breed;

3. Review age requirements to insure that dogs are at the proper age of maturity prior to application;

4. Develop a web site for viewing all imported dogs that are willing to participate. The target date to have our website up and running is April 1st 2008. Dogs will be listed in alphabetical order. Photos will include a simple front shot and both sides with name and point of origin. Later in the process, we

will note who submitted an application to

the Board for evaluation and then,

some time after that, we will note which dogs the Board has approved or disapproved for the

members’ vote. In the 2nd quarter, we hope to finalize and submit

for AKC approval the procedures for the application process and the evaluation process that will be used by

the BCOA Board. In the 3rd quarter, we will publish and publicize the

BCOA procedures for submitting and approving dogs. In the 4th quarter, we will submit dogs’ applications and all supporting documentation for BCOA Board evaluation. In the 1st quarter of 2009 the membership will vote on opening the Stud Book for the approved dogs. And in the 2nd quarter of 2009, if members approve - and the AKC approves the whole process – then and only then will dogs be registered.

Important note: The AKC does not vote on the individual dogs.

Native Stock Committee

Chair: Pamela Geoffroy

Co-Chair Damara Bolte’Members:

Tonda CurryAndrew SawlerLinda Siekert

Dr. Jo ThompsonLisa Voss

Michael Work

The Native Stock Committee - A Progress Report

AKC PROCEDURES:THE REQUEST When the Board of a breed Parent Club wishes to have the AKC Stud Book for its breed opened or closed, a formal request must be sent in writing to the AKC Executive Secretary. It must include:A A justification; and the Parent Club Board’s

assessment as to whether the need is desirable, important or critical for the welfare of the breed.

B. A summary of any arguments against the proposal of which the club is aware.

C. A sample of a ballot the club would propose to use and an explanation of the procedure the club intends to use in conducting a vote of its members.

THE PROCESS The request from the Board of the Parent Club is

reviewed by the AKC Board. If, in the opinion of the AKC Board it appears to have merit, the Parent Club will be advised to proceed with a ballot of its entire membership. Following said ballot, the club must submit the following to the AKC Executive Secretary:

A. The results of the ballot. An affirmative vote of 2/3 of those voting would be required for the AKC to consider the request.

B. A certification that the vote followed the procedures proposed by the club when the original request was made.

An affirmative vote of 2/3 of the club’s membership does not bind the AKC Board to acceptance of the club proposal as the ultimate responsibility for the registry does rest with the AKC Board.


First He Finished…

CH. TarSha’s Oso Hermoso

Thank you, Judge Linda Kraft for your nod for Winner’s Dog to finish Oso and a Best of Opposite Sex to top it off.

Oso would like to announce that his mother, CH TarSha’s Desert Oasis, is giving him a litter full of red and white siblings and he would like for someone to take most of them away so he doesn’t have to compete for attention

around the house.

TarSha Kennels • Tari Parish • [email protected]

Please visit us at our new website – tarsha-basenjis.tripod.com


And...Sunday, Best of Breed under Judge Elaine Werdermann

And then,Hound Group 4 under Judge Charles Francis

…then He Got SeriousOso’s First weekend out as a Champion in Yuma…

Friday – Best of Breed under Judge Ralph Ambrosio

And.....

Saturday – Best of Breed under Judge Linda Scanlon

And then…Hound Group 2 under Judge Nikki Riggsbee

(And then we were tired and went home)


FOR YOUR BASENJI’S HEALTH

Eye Disorders #Dogs Percent Y 120 9.2% Cataract Y 15 1.1% Coloboma Y 2 0.2% Corneal Dystrophy Y 10 0.8% Corneal Ulcer Y 2 0.2% Distichiasis Y 1 0.1% Dry Eye Y 3 0.2% Glaucoma Y 3 0.2% Lens Luxation Y 1 0.1% Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPMs) IRIS TO IRIS 72 5.5% IRIS TO CORNEA 15 1.1% IRIS TO LENS 5 0.4% Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Y 6 0.5%Endocrine System Disorders #Dogs Percent Y 75 5.7% Cushing's Disease Y 1 0.1% Hyperthyroid Y 4 0.3% Hypothyroid Y 67 5.1%

Category Affected % Clear %

Blood/Lymph Disorders 6 0.5% 1279 97.9%

Cancer/Tumors 49 3.7% 1235 94.5%

Cardiac Disorders 13 1% 1274 97.5%

Dental Disorders 83 6.4% 1201 91.9%

Ear Disorders 13 1% 1260 96.4%

Endocrine System Disorders 75 5.7% 1201 91.9%

Eye Disorders 120 9.2% 1140 87.2%

Gastrointestinal Disorders 16 1.2% 1262 96.6%

Hernia 345 26.4% 905 69.2%

Kidney or Urinary Tract Disorders 38 2.9% 1237 94.6%

Liver Disorders 8 0.6% 1267 96.9%

Neurologic/Muscular Disorders 13 1% 1250 95.6%

Orthopedic Disorders 35 2.7% 1237 94.6%

Reproductive Disorders 24 1.8% 1235 94.5%

Respiratory Disorders -- -- 1265 96.8%

Skin/Dermatologic Disorders 59 4.5% 1214 92.9%

Temperament Disorders 89 6.8% 1197 91.6%

FROM THE OFA STATISTICS - BASENJI

Registry Rank Evaluations Percent Abnormal Percent Normal

CARDIAC N/A 38 0.0 100.0ELBOW 71 202 2.0 98.0HIPS 135 2036 3.2 96.6PATELLA 50 123 2.4 97.6PYRUVATE KINASE DEFICIENCY 1 111 0.0 99.1THYROID 22 173 6.4 82.7

The Canine Phenome Project is an important tool and has received enthusiastic support from the Basenji Club of America, Inc. People have been submitting information about their basenjis. Below is a compilation of this data defining many elements of the health of our breed. If you haven’t already done so, visit the CPP at www.caninephenome.org and register your basenijs. You will need a user ID and a password before you begin. Once your dogs are entered, be sure to complete all the surveys

Survey Title Responding Dog's Characteristics 1183 Death 136 Breed Health Survey 1370 General Health Survey 1307

because it’s information like this that adds to our knowledge base.

For even more information on test results and official statistics, visit the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals at www.offa.org.

More health information on pg. xx


Remembering Kalema Ch. AB Princess Chinyamarindi, FCh, JC

BISS Ch. Jerlin-Ankhu Patton Leather, JC“Whitney” (sired by Ch. Jerlin’s General Patton)

Ch. SugrShaq-Ankhu No Holdss Barred“Conan” (sired by Ch. Jerlin’s Braveheart)

Ankhu BasenjisCarrie & Mike [email protected]

Kalema made quite an impact at Ankhu. She lives on at our house in her children and grandchildren. Pictured are our

Kalema offspring.

FOR YOUR BASENJI’S HEALTH (Continued)

BREED HEALTH 1370 BASENJIS PARTICIPATING IN THE CANINE PHENOME SURVEY

Breed Health SurveyFanconi Syndrome Status Has this dog been strip-tested for the presence of glucose in the urine? Y: 978 (72.8%) N: 366 (27.2%) Has This Dog Been Diagnosed With Fanconi Syndrome? N: 1304 (96.9%) Y: 42 (3.1%) Fanconi Diagnostics At What Age Was Glucose In The Urine First Detected? [Years] 6: 10 (23.3%) 4: 8 (18.6%)

5: 7 (16.3%) 3: 6 (14%) 1: 4 (9.3%) 7: 4 (9.3%) 8: 3 (7%) 12: 1 (2.3%) Has The Diagnosis Of Fanconi Syndrome Been Confirmed By A Veterinarian? Yes, By Blood Gas Analysis.: 36 (81.8%) Yes, By UrinanalysIs: 15 (34.1%) Yes, By Other Lab Tests.: 8 (18.2%) No, Not Confirmed By Veterinarian.: 7 (15.9%) Is This Dog Being Treated For Fanconi Syndrome? Yes, Using The Gonto Protocol.: 31 (72.1%) No Treatment At Present.: 11 (25.6%)

By the end of 2007, OFA had posted Fanconi test results, using the indirect marker test, for 1514 basenjis. The chart on

the right represents the statistics of those results. Since we first began tracking the numbers in July, 2007, the percentages have

changed very little.


Saturday, May 24, 2008Breed & Jr. Showmanship Judge:

Mrs. Carol SpritzerSweepstakes Judge: Ms. Wanda K. Pooley

Our Specialties will include: UNIQUE TROPHIES; a PICNIC, following the judging, and PUPPY MATCHon Saturday; and plenty of BASENJI HOSPITALITY.

Our Show Site, Butler County Fairgrounds, has covered rings, graveled parking and RV Hookups.

Join us for4 DAYS OF ACTIVITIES

Sunday, May 26Cincinnati KC All-Breed Show

Monday, May 27Cincinnati KC All-Breed Show

Basenji Club of CincinnatiShow Chairperson: Rita L. Ross

6226 Ridgewood Ct., Florence, Kentucky 41042(859) 283-1905 - e-mail: [email protected]

Superintendent

Friday, May 23, 2008Breed Judge: Ms. Shelley S. Hennessy

and an

African Stock Exhibitionto follow the Specialty

Judge: Mrs. Lynn Arrand

Annual Specialty Shows

They won First place. The owners would say “roll the dice” and the dogs would roll

over together.

Pictured submitted by Pat Cembura

Jackson and Phoebe aka

DC Arubmec’s Hi-Jacked, SC

& DC Arubmec’s Saturn Sattelite, SC.


By Sherry Stevens

ON December 23 at 10:30 PM, the

second litter at Nowata was about to be born. Causa, Nowata’s Hot Causa Desoleil, blessed us with the first puppy, a beautiful black and white (so we thought) male. After a nerve racking three hours she delivered a beautiful red girl at 1:30 AM on December 24th. Having been told by a very reliable vet that Causa would have only two or three pups, and with her giving no further indication of labor, I went to bed for some much needed rest. All was quiet, and I could hear the puppies happily sucking and mom Causa happily licking. Christmas Eve day arrived, and all was well. Mom Causa went out to take care of potty needs and visited the father Bo, Nowata’s Darkside of Desoleil, to complain and to the rest of the Nowata gang to brag. She ate her breakfast and went back to the babies whom she promptly fed and licked as expected. We had many folks over for Christmas Eve. Everyone had a great time, and both of our litters were properly admired and cooed over. Moms were congratulated and adored by many. Santa arrived to put gifts under the tree, and we all turned in for the night. Christmas morning arrived, and gifts were opened. The dogs were given extra treats and toys for the occasion. Both our basenji moms continued to care properly and adoringly for their pups. Grandkids ran amuck among fields of gift wrap and toys until they dropped on Christmas night. Alas, another great holiday gone and memories made. All was well at the Nowata home. On Wednesday the 26th we cleaned up and put things away and ate leftovers until we could no longer move. All my out-of-state kids called to give us the news of their Christmas celebration. Our day was very full. On this same day I called co-breeder Holly Benton of Desoleils Basenjis to let her know our black and white boy was now a black-face tri boy. Fine with us; he is still a beauty, and we are pleased. Thursday, the 27th arrived and we gathered up the Causa/Bo pups for the trip to our vet, Dr.Yocham, to remove dew claws and have momma checked. And at this point what sounds like a perfect story suddenly goes wrong. With Causa on the table, the vet palpated her uterus and discovered another whelp. This likely meant a dead puppy, a wounded and perhaps infected uterus, and the possibility of a sick mother -- not even to mention the owner/breeder who felt immediate guilt for not catching this. What had I done? Truth was Causa never circled or seemed restless; she hadn’t quit eating or pooping or exercising in the yard. Causa appeared

just fine. No fever, no straining, no lethargy, just nothing except that poor little left behind puppy decaying away and probably poisoning

her momma's body. You can only imagine my horror. The vet was very surprised that Causa had no menacing

symptoms four days post delivery. First, Dr. Yocham exhausted all the less

invasive techniques to expel the whelp. When those failed, Causa was taken to surgery for an emergency C-section. We left Causa in our vet’s capable hands.

I arrived to get Causa at 4 PM as requested. After

collecting my four-digit vet bill, I was taken to a private exam

room with more than half the staff in attendance. I was beginning to

worry that Causa did not survive the surgery, and could not bring myself to ask. In came the box with the pups in it. I did not even glance at them, but could hear their usual puppy chirps. They were alive and strong. The staff remained silent and then Causa was brought into the room. I was overjoyed to see her looking so good, and she was very pleased to see me as well. Dr. Yocham proceeded to tell me where and how they found the pup and that Causa had some

uterine bruising. However, he felt she could be bred again without risk. Causa's uterus was completely relaxed, and she had been dilated to about 1 cm. since the last birth. Whew! Dr. Yocham picked up what I thought was the tri boy and flipped the puppy over. He told me that the unborn puppy had

been a black and white girl puppy. I glanced at the puppy in his hand and realized it was no longer a boy!! The vet said "See, the retained puppy was a black and white girl." Comprehension set in. I was in shock! I said something that sounds pretty strange to me now, "It wasn't dead?" Needless to say, the staff had what they were waiting for. They were grinning and chuckling like big happy teddy bears. I held and kissed this little girl puppy who saved my holiday. In all of his 35 years of practice, Dr. Yocham said he could not remember ever finding a live pup inside the uterus after that much time. The placenta had not separated from the uterine wall. Everything was still intact! She was just left behind when the others were born. We had a miracle! So, Causa and Bo would like to announce the birth of their Three beautiful puppies. One tri boy, one red and white girl, and one black and white girl, who are all doing just fine. When we contacted the AKC representative, we were told that the AKC computer system does not allow for multiple birthdays on a litter registration application, nor for puppies born that far apart. Basically, we were told to just pick a date among those days. We chose December 24, 2007 -- Christmas Eve for a Christmas miracle.

The Miracle Puppy

In all of his 35 years of practice, Dr. Yocham said he could not remember ever finding a live pup

inside the uterus after that much time. The placenta had not separated from the uterine wall. Everything

was still intact! She was just left behind when the others were born. We had a miracle!


Vader, Am Ch UnderCover Dark Jedi Legend (CL), joins sister Jezabel, Am Ch UnderCover Legend of Jezabel SC (CL) and brothers, Jacen, DC UnderCover Legend of Jacen SC FCh (CR) and Junior, Am Ch UnderCover Jr Swamp Legend FCh (CL) in attaining his Am Ch.

He becomes the fourth puppy from Belle and Gator’s litter to finish and put his dam, Belle, on the Brood Bitch Honor Roll. Susan and I hope to finish the fifth and last of the

litter, Jake, UnderCover Kiroja Jazz Legend (CR) and put Gator on the Honor Roll as well. This has been a phenomenal litter.

UNDERCOVER AND LEGEND BASENJISWould Like To Congratulate Vader And Belle

Am Ch Undercover Dark Jedi Legend (CL)DC Sinful’s Swamp Legend SC x Am Ch. UnderCover Bella the Ball (CL), BBHR

Gale Whitehurst • UnderCover Basenjis • Thomasville, GA


DC UNDERCOVER LEGEND OF JACEN, FCH (CR)Jacen became our first dual champion and our second ASFA lure coursing champion. With limited coursing, he is tied for 11th placefor ASFA in 2007.

UNDERCOVER AND LEGEND BASENJIS Presents our Lure Coursers

AM CH UNDERCOVER JUNIOR SWAMP LEGEND, FCH (CL) Junior is our best lure courser and loves it. He had a foot injury and missed an AKC trial,

so brother Jacen finished ahead of him. Junior’s just waiting for the next trial to earn his dual championship. He earned his ASFA field championship in just 10 trials and ended up as 1st

place basenji in ASFA Region 7 and 4th place basenji ASFA nationally.

In addition to these two accomplished boys, Jezabel, Jake, and Juju are waiting in the wings. Vader is not sure lure coursing is for him, but he’s willing to try. What fun if we

could get dual championships on all these puppies. That’s our goal for 2008.

Junior

JACEN


ESENJO June 6th 1983 - Telephone notes: On the sixth of June 1983, I received a phone call from Louis Clark, whose veterinarian had referred him to me. He wanted to breed his female, and said it had been a longtime dream of his to breed her. She was from the Ituri Forest in the Belgian Congo, and had been bred by the pygmies of the Lumbashi tribe. He had imported her in 1978 when she was ten weeks old. He had photos and papers and she had been "certified" by the president of Zaire where he had worked for Morrison-Knudsen on the Inga-Shaba transmission line from Boma to Kawizi, and he had received her from the pygmies. The pygmies were hired as laborers on the line, and Louis wanted to get a basenji from them, but they refused him. They had many, but didn't give them away. They used them for hunting and carried them on their shoulders. During a drought, Louis killed two buffaloes, and gave them to the pygmies who gave him the puppy in appreciation. She was gold with white points, and he had clocked her at 40 mph as an adult. I told Louis I would think about it and call him back. (Louis' wife, Cathy, later told me the pygmies weren't allowed to kill animals, and they had worked with Louis on the road crew. She called it "a political scenario." The natives had been under the dictatorship of President Mambuto Sese Seko since 1965. When the pygmies offered the pup to Louis they had to say it was from the president rather than from them.)

June 7. 1983 - telephone notes: I returned Louis' call, and made an appointment to meet him and Esenjo with her papers the next day. June 8" 1983 - Meeting! with Louis Clark and Esenio: Accompanied by Herbert Holloway, an elderly gentleman friend, Louis brought Esenjo to meet us. Also in attendance were Sandra Bridges, Penny Inan, and my mother, Edith Anderson, whom I had invited to attend. We were all in agreement that Esenjo was purebred. Her "papers" were an export veterinary certificate from the Republic Du Zaire. I agreed to breed Esenjo to Rameses Tut-Ankhamen (call name "Friend") in

exchange for second pick of the litter, and I would help him place the puppies in pet homes. Friend was heavily line-bred on Fula of the Congo, and was sired by Ch. Pero's Krugerrand out of Shetari's Peppermint Patty (Eng/Can/Am Ch Fulafriend OTC x Ch Fula Nefertiti OTC CD). The pups were due August 11th•

Interview with Louis Clark by Margaret Sommer. Penny Inan, and Sandra Bridges ... notes taken by Sandra Bridges ... June 8" 1983 Hunting and feeding - the

dogs get the best of the kill first, and also the bones for their teeth. Pygmies eat the meat raw, and drink the blood. The dogs do, too. Kwanga root (tapioca) is the main diet during the dry season. The pygmies make bread and all eat, including the dogs. Color – all tan. None darker. Markings - a little white on feet, chest, tail tip. Dogs have their own huts. No other confinement. Size - approximately 18" tall, 18 ~ "long. 25-26 pounds. Dark eyes, solid black nose (no pink tinge). It is cold in the mountains. They migrate from Lumbashi to Kolwezi to Kasongo (upriver) to Kuba to Kinshasa to Cabinda to Matadi back to Kinshasa and retrace. Temperature is 65-70 degrees in the dry season, but the humidity is HIGH. The dogs just follow. They keep 12 or 13. No fights amongst them. They love children, hate strangers, and can fight a lion! They do as they please. Eat grass. Climb trees! Clocked at 40mph. There are no European dogs. They don't like other breeds. The dogs don't like black Americans. The pygmies don't like other breeds of dogs. The pygmies do bury dogs. Louis Clark was given a puppy for a couple of buffaloes he gave them during a drought. Clark took the pygmies, Endo and Elotato, with him to Kinshasa to witness that the puppy was a gift so he could get her out of the country. Asengo is Lingala (which has

a thousand words) for happiness. Asengo is Esenjo. The women nurse the puppies if there are too many. There are 8 or 9 puppies in a litter, and all live. There are 150 Pygmies to a clan. Clark has seen dogs of fourteen years with teeth still as good as ivory. All tails are a single loop - none any curlier. No drop ears. Eyes are LIGHT. All eyes are light. Feet are between a cat and a hare foot. Eyes are hazel, a yellowish brown. The dogs obey the pygmies, but are not pets. They can jump eight feet. No fleas, ticks or mosquitos. Esenjo paces when she walks. They hunt as a pack - ahead of the men,

BREEDERS’ FORUMNotes presented at the 2007 BCOA National Specialty Breeders' Forum by Margaret Sommer on the African import.

Esenjo

Friend


Owner/Handler

Lisa Tyler – ShernazarEngland

www.shernazar.com

Eng. Ch. AB-SS Money To Burn At Shernazar(CH Escapade’s High Five, SDHR x CH AB Princess Chinyamarindi, FCh, JC, BBHR)

Dog World/Royal Canin Top Stud Dog 2007

Breeders:

Wanda Pooley – AdventureLand Basenjiswww.adventurelandbasenjis.comRuth Trunita Miller – SugqShaq Basenjis

Bryn


and the dog comes back to tell and lead them to where the game is. Actually take down game by the neck. A 35-40 pound gazelle. In southeast Asia, the dogs resemble basenjis, but are NOT basenjis. Phu Quoc? They are patchy, all colors, stocky with a shorter muzzle. The pygmies have no other domestic animals. No other natives have basenjis. Eat monkey. A basenji, one on one, can kill a fully mature baboon. The bitches are kept separate when they come in season, and the matings are supervised. (Bitches are not held.) The basenjis have rounded, hooded ears.

August 5, 1983 - Esenjo's pups were whelped: Five red females, one red male.

Mid-August 1983 - called to ask about litter:

There had been no word from Louis, so I called to inquire about the pups. Herbert Holloway answered, and told me he had delivered the pups on August 5, 1983, but Louis, who was only in his mid-forties, was in the hospital dying. August 25, 1983 - Louis was buried: The pups were now owned by the widow, Cathy. They had been married less than a year.

September 3, 1983 - saw the pups:

My husband, John, and I saw the pups for the first time.

September 22, 23, 24, 1983 - BCOA National Specialty:

The BCOA National Specialty was being held in San Francisco, The pups were seven weeks old so I invited Elspet Ford, Doreen Duffin, who was judging the BCONC Specialty, and Irene Terry to see Esenjo and the pups. They approved them as purebred, and Elspet suggested that they document their approval with a letter which she and Doreen signed.

September 27~ 1983 - purchased the pups:

We purchased five of the pups, and Cathy kept one of the females. Chris and Wally Hartley were in attendance, and Wally notarized Herbert Holloway's statement of whelping the litter.

February 1984 - pups are six months old:

We raised the pups as a group until they were six months old when we separated Efe' from her sisters to avoid conflict. We let them develop naturally without any formal training, and with me as their primary human contact. Their early non-training may have made them slower to acquire a working vocabulary of words. Physically, they were stronger than our American basenjis, and more vigorous, especially the male, who was the only one as large as his mother. At six months, I boarded Cathy's pup, Ebebba, for four months, but didn't reintroduce her to the litter. From us she went to Cathy's

cousin where she was attacked in her run by a Lab-sized dog. She did not have the confidence and ebullience of her littermates.

August 5, 1984 - Evergreen Specialty:

We introduced the pups at the Evergreen Specialty to celebrate their first birthday. I wrote the following in my Christmas letter that year: "Everyone was their friend. None of them had ever worn a lead or a collar yet we exercised them on lead as easily as any of ours we had worked with from puppyhood. They behaved equally well the next month when we took them to the BCOSC Specialty."

September 1984:

We introduced the pups at the BCOSC Specialty.

November 23, 24, 25, 1984 - Jean-Pierre Hallet:

Jean-Pierre Hallet, author of Congo Kitabu and Pygmy Kitabu, was in the Bay Area promoting the Pygmy Fund, So I showed him the picture of the pups that had been featured on the BCOA Bulletin cover, and asked him if he thought they were purebred. He replied with one word, "Absolutely" .October 29, 1987 - litter whelped: Litter by Ebo out of Efe' whelped: two red males, three red females.

January 28, 1988 - two pups to Virginia:

Nancy Sullivan of Outrek Basenjis offered to participate with us so I sent her a male and a female from the breeding.

June 22, 1990 - Esenjo registered: After the AKC stud book was opened, Esenjo was registered with the other imports.

December 10, 1990 - Virginia litter whelped:

Litter by E'Mara out of E'Meli whelped: four red males, one red female. Comments on all Esenjo progeny, including the parent generation through the fourth generation.

There have been a total of fifteen litters whelped: twelve inbred,

Pictured with Margaret Sommer: Pups at one year old. Top row – Ebo (male); bottom row: Edea, Endo, Ebibiyin, Efe’

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three outcross. The twelve inbred litters produced: 46 pups:- 23 males, 23 females;

Color:- all red, 1 with sabling, 2 over-marked with 1 miss-marked; Testes: 17 complete, 1 monorchid, 5 unknown; Bites:- all good; Eves: 1/3 tested clear, 2/3 untested, 2 cataracts;Hernias:- 1 small umbilical hernia; Other:- 1 w/external intestines, 2 w/prolapsed rectums, 2 x-rayed, diagnosed w/discospondylosis (2 others suspect); Temperament: all excellent; Type: all typical of breed w/uniform litters; Movement: all functionally sound; Size: the weight difference between the smallest female and the largest male was 10-12 pounds and a height difference of 4 inches, most likely due to the disparity of size between Esenjo and the paternal grandmother who was small.

Note: all litters were inbred to maintain the 50:50 genetic ratio of the parent generation in order to assure breed purity, and to identify the absence or presence of any lethal or seriously detrimental genes in the progeny.

The three outcross litters produced: 13 pups:- 3 males, 10 females; Color:- all red, 2 w/black sabling;

Comments: Of the 46 inbred basenjis, 29 have been registered, 17 unregistered. 12 have been bred. Of the 13 outcross basenjis, 8 have been registered, 5 unregistered .. Two have been bred. The Esenjo bloodline has been introduced into the gene pool through Elija of Esenjo who is owned by Rita and Tom Pontes. Through their discreet breeding, Esenjo has made her contribution to basenjis on four continents where she has been included but wisely not line-bred upon. To the best of my knowledge, none of her direct descendants have carried Fanconi.

NEW YORK, NY – The American Kennel Club® has announced the enhancement and renaming of its Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) program. The new name -- Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program – will officially take effect February 1, 2008. The new name more accurately describes the purpose of the program: allowing dogs that are ineligible for registration but are distinguishable as a member of an AKC registrable breed, to participate in AKC Companion Events, AKC Performance Events and AKC Juniors competition. The ILP/PAL program is designed to address the various reasons a purebred dog might not be eligible for registration: the dog may be from an unregistered litter or have unregistered parents; papers may have been withheld or lost by its owner; or the dog may have been surrendered, lost or abandoned, then adopted by a new owner. PAL enrollees will receive a copy of Family Dog Magazine, a subscription to AKC’s e-newsletter “Your AKC,” a flyer from the breed’s Parent Club and an attractive certificate denoting their dog’s place in the PAL program. Also included will be information on AKC Pet Healthcare and AKC Companion Animal Recovery enrollment. “We currently enroll over 3,000 dogs per year in the ILP/PAL program. It is our hope that we can expand this number and the overall appeal of the program by offering added benefits and renaming the program with this more creative and friendly acronym,” said Assistant Vice President of Customer Service, Mari Beth O’Neill. “Welcoming more ILP/PAL dogs to the world of AKC events and privileges can only benefit both dogs and owners by providing educational resources and also exposing them to the joys of competing with your dog.” Dogs which currently have ILP numbers will retain their original numbers and continue to enter events under that number. PAL numbers will be issued beginning February 1, 2008. Visit http://www.akc.org/reg/ilpex.cfm for more information about ILP/PAL.

AKC ENHANCES AND RENAMES ILP PROGRAM AS “PUREBRED ALTERNATIVE LISTING”

-- NEW FEATURES OFFER ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES --

What AKC events are available to ILP/pal dogs?

The Indefinite Listing Privilege Program (ILP) is designed to allow dogs to participate in AKC Companion and Performance Events. The AKC Events that an ILP/PAL dog can participate in are:

• Agility Trials (All Breeds)

• Earthdog Trials (Small Terriers and Dachshunds)

• Herding Tests and Trials ( Herding Breeds, Rottweilers and Samoyeds)

• Hunt Tests (Most Sporting Breeds and Standard Poodles)

• Junior Showmanship (All Breeds)

• Lure Coursing (Sighthounds)

• Obedience Trials (All Breeds)

• Rally Trials (All Breeds)

• Tracking Tests (All Breeds)


I ALWAYS ENJOY READING Mary Lou Kenworthy’s Point of View. Though I might not always agree with her premise, I can always rely on her subject matter eliciting thought provoking ideas and/or discussion; the Oct/Nov/Dec 2007 BCOA Bulletin is no exception. While there were a number of points within her article I could easily remark upon, I have decided to just focus on one area of the standard that has vexed me for many years. Ms. Kenworthy writes: “In his excellent book, Dog Locomotion and Gait Analysis, Curtis Brown says this of dogs and endurance, “In general, a somewhat long body is advantageous for either trotting or flexible back galloping, whereas a square body is advantageous for endurance galloping.” So the compromise must go to the square body if the basenji is to get back home safely before the leopards come out. The “tireless trot” must be effortless, as asked for in the standard.” The argument for the square body equating to endurance seems faulty in relation to the basenji due to the fact that the basenji is not an endurance galloper (square body) but an endurance trotter (long body); the ideal gait as mentioned in our 1990 breed standard, no less than three times, and described as early as the 1942 revised British standard. If one support’s Mr. Brown’s premise of the long body being the only body advantageous to either a trot or a gallop, with the square body being solely for galloping, the tireless trot described in the basenji standard must then come from a longer bodied animal, not the square body Ms. Kenworthy is willing to compromise for. Not too surprisingly Mr. Brown’s supposition is supported by the breed characteristics of the American Trotter (also known as the Standardbred), the only horse that races in a full out trot, to which our standard ultimately compares. The US Trotting Association, or USTA, the American Trotter/Standardbred registrar, has this to say about the breed: “In many respects, the Standardbred resembles the Thoroughbred. However, it is often more muscled and longer in body, and does not stand as tall, averaging between 15 and 16 hands.” How interesting! The animal in which ideal basenji movement is greatly compared is a short, long bodied beast; sounding more like native African basenjis from which our breed descends and less like the aesthetic, dare I say generic, basenjis seen too often in the ring today. Ms. Kenworthy’s article once again encouraged me to pick up, and pick through, the 1990 American basenji standard, and once again my interpretation is stymied by obvious contradictions found within, including but not limited to, asking for a short backed, high on leg, presumably “square” dog, though the word square is never used in our standard in relations to body style, while describing a gait that “resembles a racehorse trotting full out” - a gait which, according to Mr. Brown et al, needs a long body. The questions for me become: Does a long body always equate to a long back or could properly angled, and placed, front and rear assemblies create the impression of length? Does a long body always mean short legs or could the leg length be correct but due to the proper depth

of chest, described as deep in the standard from its very inception, thus making them appear somewhat shorter then their shallow chested, albeit leggier looking, brethren? Which of course leads to the question - just what does “appearing high on the leg” actually mean with regards to proper structure? I personally have never seen a true “high on the leg, compared to its length” basenji - by true I mean one that did not have a structural fault giving the appearance of height; straight angles, shallow chests, front assemblies glued under its chin, pasterns so stiff and upright you could snap ‘em like twigs or mistake them for terriers. Nor can I recall ever seeing a well-put- together, soundly moving basenji and thinking, “Gee - that dog’s on stilts!” Where does the appearance of height come from if not via structural faults, up to and including, loss of important depth of chest? You can see my quandary, as I am forever questioning exactly how the breed standard evolved when so little of it actually resembles the native dogs our breed is founded upon. It’s as though we imported ten native specimens, nine of which had large ears, and declared the one with smaller ears a typical characteristic of the breed, and said as much in our breed standard (albeit 15 years after the first two standards were written and accepted!). Over the course of 69 years the breed standard has changed a number of times and with each revision the ready made animal of which our breed descends becomes nothing more then a forgotten stepping stone to the generic, man made mediocrity we see too often today. ‘Tis a shame really, especially when we have been afforded unique opportunities in previous, and future years, to actually go back to the source of our founders and recover much of what we have lost; well laid back shoulders as described in many ways in every British standard since the first of 1939, long second thighs, depth of chest, point of chest - to name just a few. In conclusion, please see the photo comparison below of two horses, approximate age unknown, in a similar gait sequence at the trot, naturally in a field without human guidance. One is a pureblood Arabian, a breed known for their ‘high on leg, short backed appearance’; the body style implied in our breed standard. The other, the Standardbred, is known for their longer bodies and shorter stature but whose gaiting style the basenji is supposed to emulate. Note the difference in reach and drive between the two? The questions are: which body style is correct for our breed? Which gaiting style is correct for our breed? And which is most important; body style which creates a pretty picture or movement necessary for the all day hunt? You be the judge.y

THE BREED STANDARD - Another Point of View

by Linda Siekert - Sinbaje Basenjis


General Thyroid Information Autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common cause of primary hypothyroidism in dogs. The disease has variable onset, but tends to clinically manifest itself at 2 to 5 years of age. Dogs may be clinically normal for years, only to become hypothyroid at a later date. The marker for autoimmune thyroiditis, thyroglobulin autoantibody formation, usually occurs prior to the occurrence of clinical signs. Therefore, periodic retesting is recommended.The majority of dogs that develop autoantibodies have them by 3 to 4 years of age. Development of autoantibodies to any time in the dog’s life is an indication that the dog, most likely, has the genetic form of the disease. Using today's technology only a small fraction of false positive tests occur.As a result of the variable onset of the presence of autoantibodies, periodic testing will be necessary. Dogs that are negative at 1 year of age may become positive at 6 years of age. Dogs should be tested every year or two in order to be certain they have not developed the condition. Since the majority of affected dogs will have autoantibodies by 4 years of age, annual testing for the first 4 years is recommended. After that, testing every other year should suffice. Unfortunately, a negative at any one time will not guarantee that the dog will not develop thyroiditis.The registry data can be used by breeders in determining which dogs are best for their breeding program. Knowing the status of the dog and the status of the dogs lineage, breeders and genetic counselors can decide which matings are most appropriate for reducing the incidence of autoimmune thyroiditis in the offspring.Dogs should not receive any type of thyroid supplementation for 3 months prior to thyroid testing.

OFA Thyroid ProceduresPurpose To identify those dogs that are phenotypically normal for breeding programs and to gather data on the genetic disease autoimmune thyroiditis

Examination and Classification Each dog is to be examined by an attending veterinarian and have a serum sample sent to an OFA approved laboratory for testing according to the enclosed application and general information instructions. The laboratory fee will be determined by the approved laboratory. All OFA forms and the OFA fee are submitted with the sample to the approved lab. Check with the referral laboratory for special sample handling and tests for registry purposes.

Certification A breed database number of will be issued to all dogs found to be normal at 12 months of age. Ages will be used in the certification process since the classification can change as the dog ages and the autoimmune disease progresses. It is recommended that reexamination occur at ages 2,3,4,6, and 8 years. Preliminary Evaluation Evaluation of dogs under 12 months of age can be performed for private use of the owner since the few dogs are already positive at that age. However, certification will not be possible at that age. Dogs with Autoimmune Thyroiditis All data, whether normal or abnormal is to be submitted for purposes of completeness. There is no OFA fee for entering an abnormal evaluation of the thyroid into the data bank. Information on results determined to be positive or equivocal will not be made public without explicit written permission of the owner.

Thyroid Abnormalities Thyroid abnormalities fall into several categories—two types will be defined by the registry.

Autoimmune Thyroiditis Idiopathically Reduced Thyroid Function Autoimme thyroiditis is known to be heritable

Equivocal Results Those dogs with laboratory results that are questionable, therefore not definitive, will be considered as equivocal. It is recommended that the test the repeated in three to six months.

The laboratory certification process will include quality control, quality assurance and reagent certification. Laboratories may apply and, if successful, will be approved to perform analysis for OFA thyroid certification. A site visit by a qualified veterinary endocrinologist chosen by the OFA will be required and continued quality assurance and quality control will be necessary to maintain certification. Fully certified status can be obtained by passing the site visit and passing the results of the first OFA quality assurance assay result test. The approved laboratory must be contacted for the appropriate submission forms, sample handling procedures, and laboratory service fee before collecting the sample.

SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGE FOR LABORATORIES

THYROIDISM IN BASENJIS – BASED ON STATISTICS FROM OFA

Breed Rank Number of Evaluations

Percent Normal

Percent Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Percent Idiopathic Hypothyroidism Percent Equivocal

BASENJI 13 93 77.4 9.7 0.0 12.9

THYROIDISM IN BASENJIS – BASED ON STATISTICS FROM MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYBreed Rank Number of Evaluations Percent Autoimmune Thyroiditis Percent Equivocal

BASENJI 35 741 10.8 5.5

FROM THE OFA HEALTH FILE


OFA Approved Thyroid Labs

Michigan State UniversityEndocrine Diagnostic Center Diagnostic Center for Population & Animal Health 4125 Beaumont Road, Room 122 Lansing, MI 48910-8104 517-353-0621

Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 1 Sippel Rd. College Station, TX 77843 979-845-3414

New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Center College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Upper Tower Rd. Ithaca, NY 14853 607-253-3673

Animal Health Laboratory Laboratory Services Division University of Guelph Door P2 Bldg. 49, McIntosh Lane Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 CANADA 519-824-4120 ext. 54501

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Attn: OFA Special Handling College of Veterinary Medicine University of Minnesota 1333 Gortner Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108 612-624-0761

University of California Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Clinical Pathology, Chemistry, Room 1017 1 Garrod Drive Davis, CA 95616 530-752-7380

Vita-Tech 1345 Denison St. Markham, Ont, L3R 5V2 CANADA 1-800-667-3411

Antech Diagnostics* 1111 Marcus Ave. Suite M28 Lake Success , NY 11042 800-872-1001

*only the Lake Success, NY location of Antech has been certified to process OFA thyroid panels

One of the most important vaccine research studies in veterinary medicine is underway at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in Madison. Dr. Ronald Schultz, a leading authority on veterinary vaccines and Chair of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences, has begun concurrent 5 and 7 year challenge studies to determine the long-term duration of immunity of the canine rabies vaccine, with the goal of extending the state-mandated interval for boosters. These will be the first long-term challenge studies on the canine rabies vaccine to be published in the United States. Dr. Schultz comments that: "We are all very excited to start this study that will hopefully demonstrate that rabies vaccines can provide a minimum of 7 years of immunity." This research is being financed by The Rabies Challenge Fund, a charitable trust founded by pet vaccine disclosure advocate Kris L. Christine of Maine, who serves as Co-Trustee with world-renowned veterinary research scientist and practicing clinician, Dr. W. Jean Dodds of Hemopet in California. The Rabies Challenge Fund recently met its goal of $177,000 to fund the studies’ first year budget with contributions from dog owners, canine groups, trainers, veterinarians, and small businesses. Annual budget goals of $150,000 for the studies must be met in the future. Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM states: "This is the first time in my 43 years of involvement in veterinary issues that what started as a grass-roots effort to change an outmoded regulation affecting animals will be addressed scientifically by an acknowledged expert to benefit all canines in the future." Scientific data published in 1992 by Michel Aubert and his research team demonstrated that dogs were immune to a rabies challenge 5 years after vaccination, while Dr. Schultz’s serological studies documented antibody titer counts at levels known to confer immunity to rabies 7 years post-vaccination. This data strongly suggests that state laws requiring annual or triennial rabies boosters for dogs are redundant. Because the rabies vaccine is the most potent of the veterinary vaccines and associated with significant adverse reactions, it should not be given more often than is necessary to maintain immunity. Adverse reactions such autoimmune diseases affecting the thyroid, joints, blood, eyes, skin, kidney, liver, bowel and central nervous system; anaphylactic shock; aggression; seizures; epilepsy; and fibrosarcomas at injection sites are linked to rabies vaccinations. Study co-trustee Kris Christine adds: “Because the USDA does not require vaccine manufacturers to provide long-term duration of immunity studies documenting maximum effectiveness when licensing their products, concerned dog owners have contributed the money to fund this research themselves. We want to ensure that rabies immunization laws are based upon independent, long-term scientific data.” More information and regular updates on The Rabies Challenge Fund and the concurrent 5 and 7 year challenge studies it is financing can be found at the fund’s website designed by volunteer Andrea Brin at:

www.RabiesChallengeFund.org.

CANINE RABIES CHALLENGE STUDIES BEGIN !


And…

Ch Taji’s Absolut Intoxication(Ch. Taji’s Klassic Architecture,SC x Taji’s Olive Martini)

“Tipsy” started her show career going WB and BOW for a 5-point major at the 2007 Evergreen

Basenji Club Specialty under Breeder-judge Chuck Bagnell, and finished her Championship in 7 months, with all her points earned while being shown by her

Novice Owner/Handler, Cynthia Jacobucci.

--Thank you, Katie Campbell, for such a beautiful and sweet bitch and for being a wonderful mentor!

Bred by Katie Campbell, Christine Kleinke and Janet Wheeler

Owned by Cynthia Jacobucci and Katie Campbell, Taji Basenjis, Seattle, WA

“Frank’s” kids have been busy…..INTRODUCING HIS NEWEST CHAMPIONS

Ch Kazor’s Tailor Made for Taji, JC(Ch. Taji’s Klassic Architecture,SC x Ch. Kazor’s Ima Lilytoo) “Tailor”

“Tipsy”

“Tailor” had some very impressive wins, including two Specialty Reserve wins, with Best of Winners at the Western Washington Hound show

under Hound Specialist and Australian judge, Stephen Wheeler and a BOB over “Top 10” specials under distinguished Hound judge Pat Craige-Trotter.

Watch for “Tailor” in the field as he pursues his Dual Champion title with his owner, Leslie!

Bred by Carol Webb

Owned by Leslie and Mark Erikson, of Bellingham, WA with Katie Campbell

Cynthia Jacobucci • Oregon City, OR • 503-655-5180 • [email protected]


AB Just Paige Me

CH Sonbar’s Noteworthy Newsman x CH AB Come See About Me

Adventureland’s “off season” baby

(pictured at 5 months)

Wanda PooleyRockford, [email protected]

Proud parents are BISS Ch. Platinum’s Fear is not a Factor, JC x BISS Ch. Jerlin-Ankhu Patton Leather, JC

Ankhu presents the up & comers from our 2007 summer litter.

Pictured at eight weeks are

“Winston” ~ Ankhu Pay it Forward

“Gracie” ~ Ankhu Promises in the Dark

Ankhu Basenjis Carrie & Mike Jones http://ankhubasenjis.com


Vinaka’s Hidden

Persuasion

Turbo

Breeders/Owners: Dennis & Cathy TrautmanVinaka Basenjis

St. Charles, MissouriWebsite: www.vinakabasenjis.com

(Vinaka’s Three-D World Atlas x CH Vinaka’s Diamonds R Forever)

Parents tested Probable Clear for Fanconi

Whelped July 31, 2007

Sires – 3 or more titled basenjis - 2007

CHAMPIONS6 CH Jerlin-SS Special Forces6 CH Nyanga Signet Sweet William JC4 CH C-Quest’s Just Push Play4 CH Mardi Gras’ Klassic Jazz4 CH Meisterhaus Politically Correct3 CH C-Quests Soul Driver3 CH Devils Peak Whirligig ArCHangel JC3 CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara Natural3 CH Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue3 CH Rafiki-Hackers Red White & Blue 3 CH Schaumburgs Thats Amoire3 Sinful’s Swamp Legend SC3 CH Zindika’s Johnny Come Greatly JC

FIELD CHAMPION4 CH Bordeaux African Jumoke SC3 DC Tamsala Rocket Socks MC LCX

JUNIOR COURSER6 DC Berimo’s Roustabout SC4 Avongara Imba Tena 4 DC Sinful’s Swamp Legend SC3 CH Arubmec’s Encore SC3 Dharian’s Star Trek

SENIOR COURSER3 CH Arubmec’s Printed Report JC3 CH Devils Peak Whirligig Archangel JC

Dam – 2 or more titled basenjis

CHAMPIONS 5 CH Taji’s Go For Baroque JC4 CH Klassic’s Rooty Toot Toot4 CH Mardi Gras’ Cat Ballou4 CH Sonbar’s Brite Wildirishrose4 CH Undercover Bella The Ball3 CH AB-SS Follow The Money3 DC Baruh-Hoo Is A Rose Tattoo SC3 CH Eldorado’s Ooh La La3 CH Jerlin’s Kubwa Kera Of Kasendo3 CH Kazor’s Ima Lilytoo3 CH Kazor’s Only Me3 CH Reveille Accord2 CH Ahmahr Nahr’s Lady In Red JC2 CH Jasiri-Sukari Party Lines2 CH Jerlin’s Airborne2 CH Jerlin’s Lyric In Black2 CH Serengeti Casino2 CH Serengeti Copper Penny2 CH Serengeti Joy-Us Pennyroyal, SC 2 CH Signet After Hours Party2 CH Signet Explicit Runaround Sue 2 CH Sonbar’s Graceful Goddess2 Taji’s CHanga Platinum Queue2 CH Tarsha’s Desert Oasis2 CH Tazamisha Unexpectd Treasure JC

COMPANION DOG2 Avongara Dinari

RALLY ADVANCED2 Apu Y U Nv Me

FIELD CHAMPION2 DC Sherwood’s Shadow Of The Moon SC2 CH Tazamisha Unexpectd Treasure JC

JUNIOR COURSER4 CH Undercover Bella The Ball3 Dharian’s Obsidian JC3 See Jungle Jayne Run JC2 CH Jerlin’s Kubwa Kera Of Kasendo2 CH Meisterhaus Kiroja Kiss N Tell Rn JC NA NAJ2 CH Redmarsh Three Little Birds2 CH Serengeti Joy-Us Pennyroyal JC2 CH Soleils Anjolie Sunstag JC2 CH Sukari-Jasiri Soda Pup2 Sundiata Kokopelli’s Flute

SENIOR COURSER4 CH Tazamisha Unexpectd Treasure JC2 CH Klassic’s Rooty Toot Toot2 DC Sherwood’s Shadow Of The Moon SC2 CH Undercover Bella The Ball

AKC SIRE AND DAM HONOR ROLL - January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Sires that have produced 3 or more titled basenjis; Dams that have produced 2 or more titled basenjis in 2007.

(Compiled from AKC Awards for all basenjis that earned titles in 2007)


by Gerald & Loretta Hausman with illustrations by Barry Moser

THE FIRST MORNING of the world, no one knew what gods ruled the waters, the earth, the mountains, or the heavens. All that people knew was that they were a part of everything and everything was a part of them. But of every individual thing - each lacy leaf and diamond dewdrop - they knew nothing, except wonder. So it was, then, that a man named Nkhango went out for a walk in the light of the world to, see what he might see. And the very first thing that Nkhango saw was something sparkling in a clearing. Before it, paws folded, sat a dog, guarding.

"What strangeness is this?" Nkhango asked.

"You have arrived at my master's dominion," the dog said.

"Who are you?" asked Nkhango.

"I am called Rukuba, Guardian of Fire," the dog answered.

Nkhango saw that the thing Rukuba watched was hungry and that it clamored for more food. Rukuba got up from where he sat and, reaching into an enormous woodpile, fed the fire some of its favorite food, which was wood. The fire was excited to receive the food, and it clapped wildly with its bright, flashing hands.

"What is this thing you have here, Rukuba?" Nkhango asked.

He was charmed by the leaping light, for he had never seen anything like it.

"It is called fire," Rukuba said, as if it were nothing at all.

"Who owns it?"

"My master, whose name is Fire God."

"And where," Nkhango wondered, "is your master now?"

"Away."

Rukuba drew nearer to the fire to warm himself.

"May I do that, too?" Nkhango asked.

Rukuha looked all around him. The tall grass quivered. The diamond dew twinkled. But Fire God was nowhere to be seen or

felt. The world was at ease with itself, for the gods were elsewhere, having their earthly and heavenly council.

"You may warm yourself," Rukuba consented.

Nkhango got as close to the fire as he dared, for it touched his flesh with warmth and then bore all the way into his bones.

"When will your master return?" Nkhango said, rubbing his hands before the crackly light.

"Be careful," Rukuba warned. "The appetite of fire is endless."

Nkhango drew back. He felt the warmth on his skin spread quickly, and now it was like the sting of an insect.

"I see that it is so," he said, respectful of the dancing light.

And then a wonderful idea came to him. A thought full of power.

"I should like to have some of this fire for myself," Nkhango said.

Rukuba wrinkled his nose. He looked about him. The grass shivered, and quivered, and shone. The wind sighed, the sun swam, the day breathed deeply, and the trees exhaled.

"And if I should give you what you desire--" said Rukuba.

"I would reward you."

"How?"

"By taking care of you forever," Nkhango promised.

Rukuba liked this very much. His life was nothing but work - his time spent guarding, watching, looking about. And, always, feeding the fire. How Rukuba longed to be on his own. To be free from these neverending duties. How he dreamed of someone taking care of him, of living a life of ease.

"If you take care of me forever, I will steal the fire for you. I will bring it to your place, and there we two shall live in peace for the rest of our lives." Now, in three days' time, Rukuba came to Nkhango and he brought with him a small black urn, which swung to and fro as he walked. The urn smoked because it contained fire coals.

(Continued on Pg 40)


SunDiata’s Desert Cowboy - winning 2 points in Texas with co-owner,

Kathleen McBride.

Chris and Jim Maxkawww.SunDiataBasenjis.com

[email protected]

Pi has sired 5 new litters this season, in Germany, Arizona, Georgia, New York, and Finland.

We have two Fanconi clear litters at SunDiata this year. Inquiries invited.

Ch. SunDiata Sir Ochre Dutton (age 12) x Ch. SunDiata Twisted River AouiCh. SunDiata Fast Forward x SunDiata Gingerbread Latte

is pleased to announce that our line is free of Fanconi.

Eleven of our breeding stock have been tested, and all are “Probable Clear,” creating a firewall of linebred “Probable Clears” across our pedigrees.

We also test hips, thyroid, and eyes. None of our dogs has tested positive for hip dysplasia (all tested are Good or Excellent). None has tested TgAA positive. None has tested positive for PRA.

Ch. SunDiata Pi R Squared, JC, is the sire of three of our puppies from SunDiata’s Chaminade who have been making their

mark in the conformation ring:

SunDiata’s Hanzi Mbili, shown winning a 4 point major in Portland with his owner/junior handler Tracy Petsche. Co-owned with Sandy Kernan, Khadijah Basenjis.

SunDiata’s Taffanel - wins a 4 point major in Arizona with her junior handler, Jocelyn Brody. Taffy is our own personal bed-

warmer here in Arizona.

SunDiata Basenjis


Nkhango was pleased when he saw the smoking urn. "You have done as you said, my friend."

Rukuba, however, hung his head in shame. "I have paid dearly for your gift," he said.

Nkhango's eyes were fixed on the urn. "Hmm," he mumbled looking only at the winking embers.

"You will see what I mean when you pour the fire coals onto the earth. Then my punishment begins." Entranced, Nkhango was still not listening. He took the urn excitedly and poured the coals onto the earth. The fire sprang up, clapping its hands, demanding its food of wood. Nkhango grinned. "Now, what did you say, my friend?" he asked, looking at Rukuba for the first time. But Rukuba said nothing, for he could no longer speak. That gift, the presence of speech, was now taken from him. Fire God had made it so: It was the punishment for Rukuba's theft. However, Nkhango felt sorrow for his new friend. And since he had promised to always take care of him, Nkhango made a collar for Rukuba, to make up for the dog's missing voice. He used wet antelope skin into which he placed a handful of thorns. When the antelope skin collar dried, Nkhango put it around Rukuba's neck, and the collar made a pretty noise.

"There, you can speak," Nkhango told Rukuba. And, when Rukuba nodded, the little thorn-bells rang like rain on the leaves of the trees, Now when the two friends went hunting together, Nkhango always knew where Rukuba was because he could hear his collar ringing when Rukoba jumped up in the grass. And that is why the basenji is called the African Barkless Dog, or, sometimes, the Jumping-Up-Dog, because he loves to jump up and make the little bells ring like the fourth morning of the world

AFTERWORD

The dogs of African gods are too numerous to name. There are - to cite only a few - the dogs of Dahomey, the dogs of Fjort', and the dogs of Yoruba. All of these are sacred figures, creation animals who have helped humankind "in the beginning." As such, these ancestor dogs are considered "culture heroes"; that is, they were our first teachers and they instructed our foreparents in the ways of the world. The tale of Nkhango and Rukuba comes from the Nyanga people of the Belgian Congo. Here, Dog is the bestower of fire and the cocreator of the dog-bell that exists to this day as the common collar. The basenji, an African breed, resembles Rakaba. Used as a hunter, this tough, compact dog was known as the African Barkless and the Congo Dog. He was also called the Jumpin-Up-Dog for the way he leaped into the air to gain height over the tall African grasses. In the Conyo region, the Basenji was employed to hunt twenty-pound reed rats. In his role as the African Barkless, he spoke not a word - as the legend tells us. However, upon his first appearance at a dog show in England, he contradicted his own history - he yodeled.

Permission granted to reprint by Gerald & Loretta Hausman

HELP WANTED: Central Region ~

2011(AR, IA, IL, KS, LA, MS, MN, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD, TX, WI)

One host group [8 BCOA members] or host club to organization the 2011 BCOA National Specialty.

QUALIFICATIONS: Some show experience might be helpful, but not really necessary. We even offer training sessions to all those interested in learning about the national specialty.

SKILLS NEEDED: Listed below are some of the skills helpful to manage a national specialty. If you have any one of these skills, you should consider volunteering.

Love basenjis.• Want to help promote the breed.• Like working with others with these same interests.• Have organization skills.• Can operate a tape measure to mark off spaces for • vendorsLike to make signs, label cards, etc.• Have spatial skills.• Like to do data entry.• Would enjoy helping RV campers find their spots on the • grounds.Would like to choose some neat awards and order them. • We have the complete list of events and classes– no guessing on your part.Have some knowledge of dispensing baggies in strategic • locations on the grounds.Can take banquet reservations and work with a caterer.• Know how to plug in a coffee pot and set out food.• Have some understanding of the basic accounting • principles.Know how to apply mailing labels and stamps.• Know how to stamp hands at the door of a banquet room • or a seminar.

Further, if you like to feel just ONE of these things:the heartfelt thanks of people attending --• the cheers of earlier hosts who know how much you’ve • done --the joy of a job well done -- • Step forward with pride.•

The deadline for this region is April 1st, 2008. Proposal forms are available at the BCOA website. Contact Wanda Pooley, National Specialty Oversight Chair at 815-282-2584 or email to [email protected]

The Oversight Committee has a whole package of tools to help your group plan and manage a successful national specialty. You are not left to guess what really happens. We will even help you find a suitable site for the event.

What are you waiting for? Put your group together now!


Lost Ten wants to thank the following judges for recognizing this nice young dog.Paula Hartinger, 3 pt major, Topeka, KS and Hot Springs, ARRoger Hartinger, 3 pt major, Topeka, KS and Hot Springs, AR

Guy Jervons, 2 pts, Monroe, LAWilliam Cunningham, 2 pts, Monroe, LA

Mrs. Denise Cornnelsson, 2 pts, Monroe, LALester Mapes, 1 pt, Humble, TX

LOST TENPresents Newest Bred-By Champion Lost Ten’s Without Reservations

aka “The Duke”

(Ch. Kalikids I’v Gotta Nowata SC x Ch. Calaz Rumor Has It)

BreederCher r y Lawson – Lo s t TenNancy True – Ca laz

Owner s :George & Cher r y Lawson

Par i s , TX


AT the start of my Peace Corps service in the town of Kirsi in Burkina Faso one of the first things I decided

to do was to get a dog. I asked everyone around town in my basic Moore (the local language) and was told that it was not yet the correct season. I’d never thought of it in terms of harvest, but dogs are definitely born during the jardinage - the season just after the main harvest when veggies are grown if there is a barrage or a nearby source of water. They told me to wait until October, but that December-January was really the time to get a pup. Since my job was teaching and classes began in October this was not going to work for me. I even asked the guy, who brought in biisap -- a frozen tea -- from another town to ask around in his village. However, several people wanted to offer me monkeys instead of puppies. I would go for bike rides and essentially harass the people I see if they knew of any litters. There was one puppy I saw that was following a cart. I asked the women about it, and she said that it had always been a smaller dog – so not a puppy. One day I finally got word of a litter, but all of the males had already been taken. I followed a guy towards the river to his family’s concession. There I saw about ten puppies running around and hiding under the empty granaries. Three of them ran up to me and were very friendly. There was one black female puppy, the unique one the owners said, that wouldn’t come to me. The puppies were about three weeks old and tiny. I was never able to figure out how many litters there were, possibly two. One of the momma dogs walked over and some of the pups jumped up and ran to her while the rest stayed languidly behind. The mother was not interested in feeding them, and it was apparent that there was a serious caloric deficit amongst all of the dogs present. The black one persisted in her attempts to get milk from the mother. Knowing that many volunteers lost their dogs to health related issues, I decided to go with the fighter. I tried to convince the family to hold her for me and let her drink her mother’s milk for a couple more weeks, but they said they would just give the puppy to the next person. I gave them a dollar which I definitely over paid according to my village mom. She scolded the people for ripping me off. The man picked up the black puppy with white on her face, tail, and feet, and we rode back to the village. I was told that all dogs were just simply called baaga, meaning dog. I wanted to be a little more creative and named my dog Roumsii (Room-sea), which meant mosquitoes. I later learned that it also means animals; so much for not being generic. Roumsii definitely had a personality, and went everywhere with me. When I first got her I was feeding her whatever I could think of -- beans, milk, and sardines. She was so malnourished that after a small meal her tummy would bloat and almost drag against the ground. One of the villagers said I’d better not feed her anymore or else she would die. “A sas dit yeeda, a nan kiime.” At first I carried Rou around in my backpack, and then when she was older she followed as I rode my bicycle. She

could last for about ten miles at full speed before she got tired. She’d let me know by trying to run just in front of the bicycle so I’d have to slow down, and then she’d stop. After this happened I would pick her up and put her in a basket that was attached to the back of the bike. Roumsii would lie down with her tongue lolling in the wind and smiling at the shocked people as we rolled past. I’d attempted to train her using a leash, but it was so ridiculous because she followed me more or less in her own style that everyone just laughed. Later, I noticed other people finding random cloth scraps and trying to walk their dogs on leashes.When Roumsii was six months old, she went into heat. I suspected that something was about to happen, but didn’t realize what was going on until one evening while we were at school coaching the girls’ soccer team one of the girls noticed Rou in the bushes with the Director’s dog. It was wedding time! The girls started joking about it, and since we were talking about Rou it was okay for them to mention condoms, and monogamy, and ask me questions about her behavior. They decided that the dogs should get married, but that they needed biisap in order for it to be an official wedding. Just then the biisap man rolled past, on his way home. It was official. For the next couple of weeks I carried a large stick with me wherever we went. Mostly I left Rou locked up at home, and prepared myself with rocks so that I could get into my courtyard without too much difficulty. This was why all of the male dogs had all been taken when I’d gotten Rou as a puppy – a swarm of male dogs was not fun to deal with. Rou had a litter of six, and the villagers loved asking me about it. They all wanted one of the pups. She had four males and two females. I ended up giving two puppies to other volunteers, and three other pups to people in my village, one to each of my “moms” and one to the Prefet, or government official, in the village. He bought me a beer in exchange for the pup when I’d refused to let him pay me. Later, when the pup died he’d told me that it was because he hadn’t properly paid me for her. I kept one of the males, and named him Helios. He was gorgeous and soft and incredibly friendly. When my family came from the states to visit, they fell in love with him. Rou was a bit more standoffish and enjoyed stirring up trouble. Helios, however, was lazy and was willing to let my sisters carry him around like a little baby. Rou was always careful to defecate far, far away from the house, trails, roads etc. However, Helios decided that pooping in my latrine was acceptable – he was lazy. When I had to switch

Burkina Faso DogsBy Mara Lemagie

Roumsii Helios


villages for security reasons I chose to keep Rou, whose personality never failed to crack me up. Helios went to live with one of my friends in Ouagadougou, the capital city there. Rou enjoyed Bilanga, she still looked like most of the dogs there, and this village turned out to be even more seasonal than Kirsi. There was definitely a puppy season. In January and February you could hardly step without tripping over a new pup. They were all over the place. People would pick out three or four dogs, and then eat the ones whose personalities they didn’t like. Two of my volunteer neighbors and I invented this game of going to the bar and counting all the puppies that could be seen at one time. I believe the record was about forty. Rou wasn’t quite the queen dog in Bilanga that she was back in Kirsi. Here people treated their dogs very differently. I’d moved from the Mossi tribe to the Gumalchamae. Dogs went from being rare to being over populated. However, the appearance and build of these dogs did not seem noticeably different from those on the Mossi plateau. In the evenings I couldn’t distinguish Rou from the other two dogs that lived in our courtyard, and would often have to enlist the help of one of my brothers to identify which dog was mine.

On my last morning I brought out my bags and my family put them in a donkey cart. Rou got really excited and followed super close, prancing around next to the cart. She’d never been around when I used a cart before, and it dawned on me suddenly what a treat this was for her. I felt bad that we hadn’t done this sooner. Almost every cart in both Bilanga and Kirsi was almost unfailingly followed by a dog. I noticed these dogs weren’t necessarily good at following their owners unless their owners were in or near a donkey cart. The dogs loved following carts -- not out front scaring up snakes, but following directly behind. Rou’s version of following me was to basically do her own thing with occasional checks to make sure she knew where I was. If she lost sight of me, she’d panic, lose her cool and start running around frantically. This usually happened in the market and generally the laughter of the people helped me to find her. Everyone knew and loved her and knew exactly why she was panicking. Eventually she just started running home to wait impatiently for me there. When I came home I’d get a knowing smile from Aissa, my neighbor, and we’d both laugh at Rou’s unusually excited greeting. On our daily runs together she’d take even more liberties with her distance from me, peeling off to harass the sheep, donkeys or whatever else moved. She’d found an injured bird once, and since then is convinced she can catch them. But, on the day that I put my things in the cart, she followed me so

close I never once had to encourage her to keep up. She didn’t stop to smell things, chase the chickens, or poke her nose in the kids’ faces. She pranced along next to the cart and when another cart and dog passed, she briefly went over to greet the other dog and then came right back.

I mentioned that I’d picked out Rou because I thought she’d be a fighter, and she is. She has survived being sent flying by a crazy lady with a frying pan, getting hit by a motorcycle (not going too fast) and a bicycle, two bouts with worms that left her just skin and bones, and being attacked by a rabid dog. She was the “obompiiano’s” - white thing’s dog - and so was up to date on all of her shots, and always received timely medicine. After all that she went through in Burkina, I felt it was only appropriate to bring her back to the states. I’d always explained to my villagers that I had a dog and not a child because that was what I could take care of. Rou loves America, especially squirrels, and lying on couches. She’s gotten fat, and she adores people petting her. She definitely has her own antics, and has learned to add to her vocabulary as people have encouraged her to make all of her funny noises. She can bark, but she usually doesn’t, instead, she’ll growl, rumble, or howl. We’ve even taught her to say her name. Rou is an interesting dog and displays some characteristics that I feel are normal for Burkinabe dogs, but not so much American dogs. She is meticulously clean. She doesn’t like going in water and if she does this requires grooming. When she had puppies she would always clean up after them immediately and, with absolutely no training, did not soil my courtyard in any manner. All of the dogs hid their feces. Could this be a relic behavior of avoiding detection by predators? She is very good with dogs she knows but will grumble and be wary of new dogs. There’s not really a pack mentality.

Mara acquired her dog in the area where pariah type dogs are predominant. Just to the north near the Mali border the greyhound type becomes more predominant. In the north-eastern corner of Burkina Faso as well as in south-eastern Mali and western Niger the Azawakh hound (greyhound/saluki type) can be found. – James E Johannes

Map and editing by James E Johannes, photos Mara Lemagie.

Open Faced Tri under a cart


Specialty Chairman .............. Karlene SchoonoverAssistant Show Chairman ..................Anita WhiteTreasurer........................................Paul Pulsinelli

African Stock Exhibition .............Rick ChristensenAgility................................... Karlene SchoonoverAuction ........................................... Lisa MarshallBanquet ................................ Karlene SchoonoverBooth Rental/Baroo-Tique ..........Celestino ZapataCatalog Ads .......................................Linda EhlersGrounds ..........................................Robert TalleyHospitality ...............................................DFWBCJudge’s Hospitality ................ Karlene SchoonoverLGRA .....................................................Jan CookLure Coursing .................................Linda StillwellMerchandising/PR/Fundraising ....Melody Falcone Obedience & Rally ........................Sally WuornosRV & Campground ........................... Fran MedleyTrophies ..................................... Ann HumphreysWeb Site Manager ..............Carmella Troisi-Hoerr

The BCOA 2008 web site is located at - http://www.basenji.org/nationalspecialty/2008/index.htm.Check often for updates.

Specialty Merchandise with Embroidered LogoFleece Vests - colors: Cactus and Sienna Sizes: XS – XL $30.00 2X - 4X add $3.00Sweatshirts - colors: Texas Orange and Forest Green Sizes: S – XL $25.00 2X-5X Add $3.00Hoodie Full-Zip Sweatshirts Color: Forest Green Sizes: S – XL $30.00 2X-3X Add $3.00 ea.Pull over Hoodie Sweatshirts - colors: Texas Orange & Forest GreenSizes: S – 4 XL $28.00 2X-4X Add $3.00 ea.Polos Shirts (Mens) Colors: Texas Orange & Forest Green Sizes: S – XL $25.00 2X-3X Add $3.00 ea.; 4X-5X Add $5.00 ea.Polos Shirts (Womens) Colors: Cactus & Marigold Sizes: S – XL $28.50 2X Add $3.00 ea.

WHO TO CONTACT

SCHEDULED EVENTS

All dog events from coursing to conformation will take place at the

ranch.

• Agility will be held in the rodeo arena near the main Visitor Center.

• Lure Coursing and LGRA will be held in the field area near the RV parking.

• Obedience will take place in one of three covered pavilions also near the RV

parking area. • Conformation will be held in

one of the three pavilions.

PREORDERS ONLY


FUTURITY/MATURITY RESULTS – August 3, 2007Judge: Russell-Diaz, Shelby

MATURITYDOGS1/BM CH PLATINUM’S ADRENALINE RUSH. Owners: Rob

Moore,Sharlene Moore,MaryK Quinnett2 KHANI’S TRIBAL SPIRIT. Owners: Kathy Britton,Emily Britton,Connie Paulsen

3 ZURI’S OBII NAIROBI JC. Owners: Michael WallaceAgent: Judy Lange

4 KHANI’S TRIBAL WARRIOR. Owners: Kathy Britton,Emily Britton,Connie Paulsen

BITCHES1/RM TAJI’S ABSOLUT INTOXICATION. Owners: Cynthia Jacobucci,Katie Campbell2 TAJI’S TRI2BA CALIFORNIA GIRL. Owners: Katie Campbell, Lee Ann Andrews,Katie Campbell

Natalie Scherwin3 PLATINUM WALKABOUT MADISON AVE, JC. Owners: Elaine Monzon,Mary K. QuinnettFUTURITY Senior Dogs 12 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 1 PLATINUM FREMONT DESERT STORM. BOwners: Amber Dunlap,Mary QuinnettBred By Exhibitor Dogs 6 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 1 BARAKA JUMOKE STORM TRACKER. Owners: Major Paul Root,William J. Bowlus,Bryan

Gregory,Laurie Gregory2 KHANI’S REAL WILD CHILD Owners: Kathy Britton,Emily Britton,Connie Paulsen3 FOPAW’S QUIET RIOT. Brdr: Therese Leimback,Kevin Leimback, Owners: Kevin

Leimback,Therese Leiback4 TAJI BERIMO DEVIL WEARS PRADA. Owners: Katie Campbell,Pat MarshallFuturity Bred By Exhibitor Bitches 6 Mos. & Under 18 Mos. 1 TAJI’S KLASSIC LIL BLACK DRESS. Owners: Katie Campbell2 JUMOKE SORHUS NALIYA. Owners: Lisa Saban,Bryan Gregory,Laurie GregoryPuppy Dogs 6 Mos. & Under 7.5 Mos. 1/BF ARUBMEC’S CROCODILE ROCK. Owners: Patricia E Cembura2 JUMOKE SOUTH PACIFIC AIHUE. Owners: JoNell TurnerAgent: Bryan Gregory3 JUMOKE SOUTH PACIFIC KEOKI. Owners: JoNell TurnerAgent: Bryan Gregory4 FOPAW’S SKY WALKER. Owners: Chris Witort,Diane Witwort,Kevin Leimback,Therese

LeimbackPuppy Bitches 6 Mos. & Under 7.5 Mos. 1 PROUDLAAN PANDA-MIME. Owners: Laura Pond2 ARUBMEC’S ISLAND GIRL. Owners: Patricia E Cembura3 FOPAWS SWEET TART AT KOIRA. Owners: Tim Monahan,Kevin Leimback,Theresa

Leimback,Mary Monahan4 PROUDLAAN PANDA-MONIUM. Owners: Laura Pond Owners: Tim Monahan,Kevin

Leimback,Theresa Leimback,Mary MonahanPuppy Dogs 7.5 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 1 KHANI’S GOODY TWO SHOES. Owners: Kathy Britton,Emily Britton2 BARAKA JUMOKE STORM CHASER. Owners: Major Paul Root,William J. Bowlus3 BARAKA JUMOKE STORM RYDER.. Owners: Major Paul Root,William J. BowlusPuppy Bitches 7.5 Mos. & Under 9 Mos. 1/RF FOPAWS EMERANT MIRANDAZA CHARMER. Owners: Robert Stamper,Janna Stamper,Kevin

Leimback,Therese Leimback2 JUMOKE BARAKA GALE STORM.. Owners: Bryan Gregory,Laurie Gregory,Paul Root,William

Bowlus3 PLATINUM ROSEWOOD SUPER GIRL. Owners: Mary K. Quinnet4 TAJI’S BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS. Owners: Katie Campbell

Junior Showmanship - Judge: Mr. Charles Bagnell

BEST JUNIOR: Andrew Mansfield

NOVICE INTERMEDIATE CLASS1 PLATINUM WALKABOUT MADISON AVE, JC. Brdr: Mary K. Quinnett, Larry Quinnett, Owners: Elaine Monzon,Mary K. Quinnett Junior: Evan T. Monzon NOVICE SENIOR CLASS1 BARUH KUDABIN PLATINUM MVP. Brdr: Linda Pence,John Donald, Owners: Mary K. Quinnett,Chris Nelson Junior: Chris Nelson OPEN INTERMEDIATE CLASS1 CH DEVILS PEAK TW CALL OF DUTY JC. Brdr: Julie Leicht, M. Cortez, C. Austin, Ch Arubmec’s Printed Report SC - Ch Tazamisha Unexpectd Treasure JC. Owners: Jennifer Miller,Shelby Miller Junior: Shelby Miller OPEN SENIOR CLASS1/BJH CH TAILWIND DP ROCKETS RED GLARE JC. Brdr: Julie Leicht, Martina Cortez,Cynthia Austin, Owners: Julie Leicht / Andrew Mansfield Junior:

Andrew Mansfield 2 CH JUMOKE KHANI BARU PASO DOBLE.. Brdr: B. Gregory, L. Gregory, G. Woodard, C.

Paulsen, K. Britton, Owners: Tia Lee,B. Gregory,L. Gregory Junior: Tia Lee 3 CH FOPAW’S DESIGNATED DRIVER. Brdr: Therese Leimback, Kevin Leimback, David

Davidson, Owners: Kevin Leimback,Therese Leimback,Kevin Stamper Junior: Kevin Stamper

Best of Breed & Best in Maturity: MBISS Ch. Platinum’s Adrenaline RushBest of Opposite Sex: Ch. Khani’s Written in the StarsBest of Winners & Winners Bitch: Taji’s Absolut IntoxicationWinners Dog & Best in Futurity: Arubmec’s Crocodile RockAwards of Merit:

Ch. Taji’s Margarita With SaltCh. Khani’s DP Poetry in MotionArubmec’s Crocodile RockCh. Khani’s Mysterious WaysCh. Arubmec’s Final Mission

BASENJIS, PUPPY DOGS 6 MONTHS & UNDER 9 MONTHS

1/W/AOM ARUBMEC’S CROCODILE ROCK. Owner/Brdr: Patricia E Cembura

2 KHANI’S GOODY TWO SHOES. Brdr: Kathy Britton, Emily Britton, William Mills, Theresa Mills, Owners: Kathy Britton,Emily Britton

3 BARAKA JUMOKE STORM CHASER. Brdr: Paul Root, William Bowlus, Bryan Gregory, Laurie Gregory, Owners: Major Paul Root,William J. Bowlus

4 BARUH KUDABIN PLATINUM MVP. Brdr: Linda Pence,John Donald, Owners: Chris Nelson,MaryK Quinnett

BASENJIS, DOGS, 12 MONTHS & UNDER 18 MONTHS 1 PLATINUM FREMONT DESERT STORM. Brdr: Jeny Meek and Mary Quinnett, Owners: Amber

Dunlap,Mary QuinnettBASENJIS, BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOGS 1 BARAKA JUMOKE STORM TRACKER. Brdr: Paul Root, William Bowlus, Bryan & Laurie Gregory,

Owners: Major Paul Root,William J. Bowlus,Bryan Gregory,Laurie Gregory2 KHANI’S REAL WILD CHILD. Brdr: Kathy Britton, Emily Britton, Connie Paulsen, Owners: Kathy

Britton,Emily Britton,Connie Paulsen3 FOPAW’S QUIET RIOT. Brdr: Therese Leimback,Kevin Leimback, Owners: Kevin

Leimback,Therese Leiback4 TAJI BERIMO DEVIL WEARS PRADA. Brdr: Katie Campbell, Pat Marshall, Sue & Amy Stabley,

Owners: Katie Campbell,Pat MarshallBASENJIS, AMERICAN BRED DOGS 1 JUMOKE SOUTH

PACIFIC KEOKI. Brdr: Bryan Gregory, George Woodard, Laurie Gregory, Owners: JoNell TurnerAgent: Bryan Gregory

2 BLUE NOTE’S JAZZ SINGER KODY. Brdr: Joell Coltrane, Holly Hamilton, Owners: Matt Ventoza,Tammie Ventoza

OPEN DOGS, RED & WHITE 1/R KAZOR’S TAILOR

MADE FOR TAJI. Brdr: Carol Webb, Owners: Mark Erikson,Katie C a m p b e l l , L e s l i e Erikson

Evergreen Basenji Club Specialty

Aug 4th 2007 - JUDGE: Mr. Charles Bagnell

Best of Breed/Best in Maturity

Best of Opposite Sex


2 ZURI’S OBII NAIROBI JC. Brdr: Lori J. Baxter,Marilyn A. Leighton, Owners: Michael WallaceAgent: Judy Lange

3 FATAKI’S TYGER BURNING BRIGHT JC. Brdr: Dana M. MacDonald, Owners: Timothy Monahan,Mary Monahan

4 BARAKA PRINCE OF ABU TIG SC. Brdr: Paul L. Root, William J. Bowlus, Owners: Robert Gooderl

OPEN DOGS, BLACK & WHITE 1 TAJI PLATINUM MAN OF ACTION. Brdr: Mary K

Quinnett, Owners: Katie Campbell,Aaron Jackson2 DHARIAN’S LONE STAR, JC. Brdr: S.Anne

Humphreys, Bill Humphreys Jr.Owners: Charlotte Wenger,S. Anne Humphreys

3 ANYA’S BI-GNOMIAL . Brdr: Sandra Anderson,E. Straub, Owners: Sandra Anderson

OPEN DOGS, BLACK, TAN & WHITE 1 BLUE NOTES TAKE FIVE. Brdr: Joell Coltrane, Holly

Hamilton, Owners: Holly Hamilton,Joell Coltrane2 JUMOKE SOUTH PACIFIC AIHUE. Brdr: Bryan

Gregory, George Woodard, Laurie Gregory, Owners: Bryan Gregory,George Woodard,Laurie Gregory

OPEN DOGS, BRINDLE & WHITE 1 JUMOKE’S AMERICAN DREAM JC. Brdr: Rob Hill, JC - Owners: Bryan Gregory,Laurie Gregory2 DHARIAN SIGNET SWEET DEAL. Brdr: S. Anne Humphreys, Owners: Steve Katayama,Katherine

Katayama,Brenda CassellFIELD CHAMPION DOGS 1 DC TAZAMISHA DP MAXIMUM ILLUSION SC. Brdr:

Martina Cortez,Valerie Cortez, Owners: Julie Leicht2 CH ‘TIS-A FOPAWS UNDER D’INFLUENCE JC.

Brdr: Kevin & Therese Leimback & D. Davidson, Owners: Joyce Hughes,FRED HUGHES,KEVIN LEIMBACK,THERESE LEIMBACK

3 MBIF DC ZURI’S MUZIKI BLUE NOTE SC. Brdr: Sandra Bridges,Kenneth Leighton, Owners: Joell Coltrane,Holly Hamilton

BASENJIS, VETERAN JUNIOR DOGS 1 CH TERRARUST’S MY-TYM TO APPEAL. Brdr:

Terray Boomir, Owners: Kevin Leimback,Therese Leimback

2 CH Moonlyte’s Call of the Wild JC. Brdr: Donna Trouten, CH Klassic’s Eye of the Tiger - CH Premier’s Moonlyte Klassical Gal. Owners: Araya Gauthier

3 CH BERIMO TAJI START ME UP. Brdr: Pat Marshall, Owners: Dakota Selene-Hait,Katie Campbell,Pat Marshall

4 CH TERRARUST N AKUABA JAMBOREE. Brdr: Terray Boomir, Owners: Simone Mullin,Terray Boomir

BASENJIS, VETERAN SENIOR DOGS 1 MBISS CH PENDA TAJI’S TRI-UMPHANT ONE, JC.

Brdr: KT Campbell, SA Moberly, JD&BN Williams, Owners: Katie Campbell,Sa Moberly,Jd & Bn Williams

BASENJIS, PUPPY BITCHES 6 MONTHS & UNDER 9 MONTHS 1/R FOPAWS EMERANT MIRANDAZA CHARMER. Brdr: Lisa Hart, Bryce Hart, Kevin Leimback,

Theresa Leimback, Owners: Robert Stamper,Janna Stamper,Kevin Leimback,Therese Leimback2 ARUBMEC’S ISLAND GIRL. Brdr: Patricia E Cembura, Owners: Patricia E Cembura3 KHANI’S HERE TO STAY. Brdr: Kathy Britton, Emily Britton, ConniePaulsen, Owners: Avery

McLeod,Stephanie McLeod,Kathy Britton4 SUDDANLY AVANT’S COIN TOSS. Brdr: Susan M Campeau, Carolyn Noll, Owners: Vince Viet

Nguyen,Dennis J. McGlothin,Sue CampeauBASENJIS, BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCHES 1/BBBE TAJI’S BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS. Brdr: Katie Campbell, Owners: Katie Campbell2 KIKORA’S TWINKLING OF AN EYE. Brdr: Marian Sweeney,Michelle Sweeney, Owners: Marian

Sweeney,Michelle Sweeney3 KHANI’S WISH UPON A STAR TONIGHT. Brdr: Connie Paulsen,Jerry Paulsen,Kathy Britton,

Owners: Connie Paulsen,Jerry Paulsen,Kathy Britton4 JUMOKE SORHUS NALIYA. HP24671802. 12/20/06. Brdr: Margaret Sorhus, Steven Sorhus,

Laurie Gregory, Bryan Gregory, Owners: Lisa Saban,Bryan Gregory,Laurie GregoryBASENJIS, AMERICAN BRED BITCHES 1 TAJI’S TRI2BA CALIFORNIA GIRL. Brdr: Katie Campbell, Owners: Lee Ann Andrews,Katie

CampbellAgent: Natalie ScherwinOPEN BITCHES, RED & WHITE 1/W/BW TAJI’S ABSOLUT INTOXICATION. Brdr: Katie Campbell,Christine Kleinke,Janet Wheeler,

. Owners: Cynthia Jacobucci,Katie Campbell2 TAZAMISHA SHASTA TIKI TWIST JC. Brdr: V. Cortez, N. Cortez, M. Cortez, C. Austin, Owners:

Jennifer Miller,Shelby Miller,V. Cortez3 JUMOKE’S GYPSY TRANCE JC. Brdr: Bryan Gregory, Laurie Gregory, George Woodard,

Owners: Bryan Gregory,Laurie Gregory4 PLATINUM AND NELSON AT TAJI. Brdr: MK Quinnett, KT Campbell, J Young, Owners: Larry

Nelson,Deborah Nelson,and Mary K QuinnettOPEN BITCHES, BLACK & WHITE 1 TAJI’S KLASSIC LIL BLACK DRESS. Brdr: Katie Campbell, Sue Kite, Jeffrey Gillespie, Owners:

Katie Campbell2 BUSHBABIES FATAKI BLACK VELVET. Brdr: Teresa B Gavaletz, Owners: Dana

MacDonald,Teresa GavaletzAgent: Julie Leicht3 PROUDLAAN PANDA-MIME. Brdr: Laura Pond, Owners: Laura Pond4 PLATINUM WALKABOUT MADISON AVE, JC. Brdr: Mary K. Quinnett, Larry Quinnett, Owners: Elaine Monzon,Mary K. QuinnettOPEN BITCHES, BLACK, TAN & WHITE1 KIKORA’S MOONLIT SYLPH. Brdr: Marian Sweeney, Michelle Sweeney, Owners: Linda McVay,M SweeneyAgent: Seattle2 ARUBMEC TAJI THE COMMUNICATOR. Brdr: Linda Martin, Michael Martin, P. E. Cembura, Owners: Katie Campbell,Jaymie CizekAgent: Jim CizekFIELD CHAMPION BITCHES 1 DC MY-TYM KHADIJAH LUVME OR LEVME, SC. Brdr: Joyce Hughes & Darlene Lowit, Owners: Sandy Kernen,Darlene Lowit,Tracy PetscheBASENJIS, VETERAN JUNIOR BITCHES 1 CH JUMOKE BARU MISCHIEVOUS SPRITE. Brdr: Bryan Gregory, Laurie Gregory, George Woodard, Owners: Bryan Gregory,Laurie Gregory,George Woodard

2 CH TAZAMISHA UNEXPECT’D TREASURE JC. Brdr: Martina Cortez,Valerie Cortez, Owners: Julie Leicht

3 DC PLATINUM’S CHARGE IT TO TAJI, SC. Brdr: Mary K. Quinnett, Larry Quinnett, Owners: Mary K. Quinnett,Larry Quinnett

4 CH Saorsa Brenna of Eire. Brdr: Andrea Stone, Ch Jamila’s Madahiro Re - Etukon Triumph of the Oracle. Owners: Andrea M Stone

BASENJIS, VETERAN SENIOR BITCHES 1 CH BARU GABRIELLE OF JUMOKE. Brdr: Bryan Gregory,George Woodard, Owners: Bryan Gregory,George Woodard2 FATAKI SANZA KOTANA MWASI DOO. Brdr: Dana MacDonald, Owners: Kay Doolittle3 CH ALI’IS PETITE SYRAH JC OAP OJP RA. Brdr: Philip Iranon,Christina Iranon, CH GALA ALL-AMERICAN JC - ALI’IS RAINBOW JAMINE SC. Owners: Brenda Phillips,P. Iranon,D. Bellaire4 CH ANYA’S KAROSEL CEASEFIRE SORC. Brdr: Sandra Anderson, D. Lubbe , Owners: Sandra AndersonBASENJIS, BEST OF BREED COMPETITION BOB CH PLATINUM’S ADRENALINE RUSH. Brdr: Mary K. Quinnett,Larry Quinnett, Owners: Rob Moore,Sharlene Moore,MaryK Quinnett (Dog)BOS CH KHANIS WRITTEN IN THE STARS. Brdr: Connie Paulsen,Jerry Paulsen,Kathy Britton, Owners: Connie Paulsen,Jerry Paulsen,Kathy Britton (Bitch)AOM CH ARUBMEC’S FINAL MISSION JC. Brdr: Eric Poulson,PE Cembura, Owners: Patricia E Cembura (Bitch)AOM CH KHANI’S MYSTERIOUS WAYS JC. Brdr: Kathy Britton, Emily Britton, Connie Paulsen, Owners: Ellen Bramble,Kathy Britton,Connie Paulsen (Dog)AOM CH KHANI’S DP POETRY IN MOTION. Brdr:

Cynthia Austin & Martina Cortez & Kathy Britton & Julie Leicht, . Owners: Ellen Bramble,Kathy Britton (Bitch)

AOM CH TAJI’S MARGARITA WITH SALT. Brdr: Katie Campbell, Owners: Katie Campbell (Bitch) CH JERLIN’S LUNAR ECLIPSE. Brdr: Linda Elhers, Owners: Bethany Redo (Bitch)NON REGULAR MULTIPLE ENTRY CLASSESBASENJIS, BRACE 1 TAZAMISHA SHASTA TIKI TWIST JC. Brdr: V. Cortez, N. Cortez, M. Cortez, C. Austin, Owners:

Jennifer Miller,Shelby Miller,V. Cortez1 CH KHANI’S ACHTUNG BABY SC. Brdr: Kathy Britton, Emily Britton, Connie Paulsen, Owners:

Jennifer Miller,Shelby Miller,K. Britton2 KHANI’S TRIBAL WARRIOR. Brdr: Kathy Britton, Emily Britton, Connie Paulsen, Owners: Kathy

Britton,Emily Britton,Connie Paulsen2 KHANI’S TRIBAL SPIRIT. Brdr: Kathy Britton, Emily Britton, Connie Paulsen, Owners: Kathy

Britton,Emily Britton,Connie Paulsen3 KIKORA’S A MARINER’S MY OH MY. Brdr: Marian Sweeney,Michelle Sweeney, Owners: Marian

Sweeney,Michelle Sweeney3 KIKORA’S TWINKLING OF AN EYE. Brdr: Marian Sweeney,Michelle Sweeney, Owners: Marian

Sweeney,Michelle SweeneyBASENJIS, STUD DOG CLASS 1 CH PLATINUM’S FEAR IS NOT A FACTOR Brdr: Mary K. Quinnett, Owners: Mary K.

Quinnett,Larry Quinnett2 CH PENDA TAJI’S TRI-UMPHANT ONE, Brdr: KT Campbell, SA Moberly, JD&BN Williams,

Owners: Katie Campbell,Sa Moberly,Jd & Bn Williams3 CH BERIMO TAJI START ME UP. Brdr: Pat Marshall, Owners: Dakota Selene-Hait,Katie

Campbell,Pat Marshall4 CH TERRARUST’S MY-TYM TO APPEAL. Brdr: Terray Boomir, Owners: Kevin Leimback,Therese

LeimbackBROOD BITCH CLASS 1 DC JUMOKE QUITA DREAM OF QENA MC FCH. Brdr: Bryan Montgomery, Laurie Montgomery,

Owners: Major Paul Root,William J. Bowlus2 CH JERLIN’S LUNAR ECLIPSE. Brdr: Linda Elhers, Owners: Bethany Redo

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BASENJI CLUB OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSINBy Lisa Marshall, President

What a small world it is especially if you have a basenji, it seems. I had a voice-mail the other night from a lady who asked if I knew of anyone who would house and dog sit for them, and that she had a basenji. I called Barbara and, in chatting, I found out that they have had basenjis for over 30 years but never joined our club or probably even knew about our club. I asked about dogs they had in the past, and it turns out they had a tri bitch from Dokhues Basenjis, Brookfield, Wisconsin that, no doubt, was a litter sister to my first basenji, Katie (Dokhues Quixotic Lady). Furthermore, their current basenji, Daisy, was bred by Ann and Dan Harrison about 8 years ago and was the puppy that Ann and Dan’s son, Will, called Baby. “I remember “Baby!” I said. I didn’t have anyone to refer her to for her dog sitting needs, but I did invite Barbara and her husband to come out to some club events this year. Hopefully, they will do that. Ann and Dan, if you are reading this, Barbara and Daisy say hi! The Shamrock Restaurant in Caledonia, Wisconsin hosted our BCOSW annual holiday lunch for the 3rd year on Sunday, Jan. 20th. The staff set up our tables in the back near the fireplace which felt pretty good on a bitterly cold Wisconsin winter day. We had a great turnout including friend Sue Joyner from the Greater Chicagoland Basenji Club. Sue was there to discuss details of our back-to-back specialties, July 19th and 20th, 2008, now approved by AKC. More on that below. After a rather typically noisy membership meeting, we got down to the business at hand of eating and the “dirty Santa” gift exchange. Lots of great gifts under the tree inspired some fierce, and dare I say, merciless competition, and I’ll just leave it at that. I nabbed a nice agility duffle with goodies inside from its first owner, but it was quickly reclaimed and I never had a chance to get it again. But I did end up with a neat toy and leash so I’m not complaining.

Our Sighthound match will be March 29, 2008 – calling all sighthounds and especially basenjis. Carrie Jones, Ankhu Basenjis, is our judge for conformation, juniors and the ever popular trick class. The tricks keep getting better every year, so Carrie -- get ready to be wowed! Contact Sandy Tucker, [email protected] for a flyer or visit www.bcosw.org, click on BCOSW Events. Our fingers are crossed for good weather for our ASFA 2-day lure coursing trial, April 12 and 13, 2008 on the big field at Boone County Fairgrounds outside Rockford, Illinois. Karla Schreiber is Trial Chair and Wanda Pooley is Trial Secretary. Contact Karla at [email protected] or Wanda at [email protected] for more information or check the club website, www.

bcosw.org under the BCOSW Events link.

A Midsummer’s Dream Weekend What’s better than a basenji specialty? How about two? Join us for our first back-to-back basenji specialties with our good friends in the Greater Chicagoland Basenji Club on Saturday, July 19, 2008 (GCBC) and Sunday, July 20, 2008 (BCOSW). The location is Ringwood, Illinois at the spacious Alden’s Kennel. The

specialty is indoors in air conditioning – always a nice feature when the July temps easily can be up in the 90s. On-site camping is available for everything from a tent to the big rigs. Sue Joyner is the event secretary for both events (thank you Sue). Check the websites (http://www.basenjiclub.com/chicagoland/annualshow.html, www.bcosw.org ) for more information.

Two Specialties - One event secretary – one premium list – one entry form per dog – one check! We can’t make it any easier folks!

Sat., July 19, 2008 Greater Chicagoland Basenji ClubPuppy and Veteran Sweeps Judge – Dr. Laurie Stargell, PhDConformation and Junior Judge – Ms. Kalen DumkeBest Puppy competition (6-9 and 9-12 months)

Sun., July 20, 2008 Basenji Club of Southeastern WIPuppy and Veteran Sweeps Judge – Ms. Kari WingerConformation and Junior Judge

– Mr. Joseph TomeyBest Bred-By Exhibitor competitionWatch for our combined weekend specialty ads in the April/May/June 2008 BCOA Bulletin and the March/April 2008 The Basenji magazine.

CLUB COLUMNS


BASENJI FANCIERS OF GREATER PHOENIXby Arnieta Kurtz

It’s winter in Arizona, which means puppy time! We’ve had

our first P u p p y Party of the year. T w o litters and about 14 h u m a n s equal an

afternoon of fun in the sun. The temperatures reached the mid-sixties and the sun was shining. Puppies played and ran around. People watched them, and held them, and petted them, and—of course—talked about basenjis! Snacks and beverages completed a relaxing afternoon. Fun for humans and puppies and great socialization for puppies. On another note the Basenji Club of America has, for whatever reason, decided that the Basenji Fanciers of Greater Phoenix will no longer be a specialty holding club. No, the Board did not come right out and forbid this club to ever have a specialty—after going through the process of becoming AKC licensed. They have just made it impossible for us to do so. After trying to hold our show in conjunction with many of the all-breed shows in this state, and finding it impossible, we concluded that the only viable date for us would be in conjunction with the Kachina shows that are held in mid-October. This is also the date for another club in the region. However, the other club is about 720 miles away, through mountains, from the Phoenix area—well beyond the AKC limit. It is unlikely that either specialty would have an impact the entry for the other to any great extent. To try and be “nice guys” our club has bent over backwards trying to find another date. Coming from the Midwest it was an eye-opener for me to find how few shows are in this area.

Our first shows of the year are in early January—not a good time for a basenji specialty. No puppy entry. Just-born puppies at home. Besides, this year they had to cancel both days of this show due to extensive rain. (Yes, it does rain in AZ on occasion.) Actually, the rain had been nearly a week earlier but the type of soil at the location does not drain well. Many people lost their entry fees. Someone lost a major. Some people had already left home before the cancellation. Handlers lost major bucks. If it had

also been our specialty it would have been a disaster. The next shows are at the end of February and beginning of March. Trying to be accommodating our club did try to have a specialty at this time several years ago. It was a disaster! In spite of two club members entering every dog they owned that could legally be shown we only managed an entry of thirty-five basenjis. This wasn’t enough to generate the funds to hold another show.

We have a few more all-breed shows in March, April and early May. While they are in Arizona, they are not quite in our area. True, exhibitors will travel two or three hours to get to a show, but how about the local pet owning club members? They like to come to see the dogs, browse the basenji items, bid in the auction, have dinner, and just enjoy the camaraderie. Plus, we need their help with the food, the auction, and the myriad other jobs connected with putting on a successful specialty. Will they travel that far? We have learned the answer is NO. This would be like asking the Greater Chicagoland Basenji Club to hold it’s specialty in Springfield, IL.

An all-breed show is held at the beginning of June. In Phoenix, the temperatures are inching over 100 degrees so this show is held in Flagstaff—up the Mogollon Rim to the High Country. That makes it a three hour drive for most of us, which takes us back to that same problem.

Then there are NO SHOWS anywhere in Arizona throughout the whole summer. There are also are no indoor, air-conditioned facilities. Even if there were, how many people would like to come when the temperature is 115 degrees? Dogs certainly could not be left outside. Even walking across a parking lot

would be a trial for them, not to mention any exhibitors who might show up.

N e x t shows—mid-S e p t e m b e r . Though it was still 110 degrees in the Phoenix area, the temperatures were in the mid-eighties up the Rim. The BF of GP did try these shows

in 2007. I t was a nice place --except for the grasshoppers -- the all-breed show people were helpful, the weather was good, except for the windstorm. However—it’s just too far, especially lugging all the things that are needed to put on a great specialty. We are not talking about driving in a straight line across flat Illinois. The mountains here are very scenic. Great for attracting tourists. Not so great for getting places quickly.

The next shows are in Mid-October, and wonder of wonders, close to Phoenix. Yep, that’s where we would like to have our show. Answer: No, you can’t.

We do have all-breed shows just before Thanksgiving that are held on the far side of Tucson. This club did try having a specialty there—again trying to be “nice guys.” Again, too far for anyone,


but exhibitors, and too far to haul everything needed. The last shows are at the beginning of December – Eukanuba

Invitational weekend. Did I mention they are even farther than going to Tucson? They might even be beyond the range AKC allows for clubs. After all—they would not allow this club to be named the Arizona Basenji Fanciers. Besides, there are those local pet owners who just might like to attend. So, that’s it for shows in Arizona.

So, what does all of this mean? Well, we can appeal to AKC to have our specialty with the shows in October. They have already indicated that they might look on this favorably. However, we cannot even officially appeal until we receive the official letter from BCOA. Considering all the planning necessary for putting on a specialty, we are approaching the point of no return. The only course of action left for us is to stop being a specialty-giving club.

Without asking for permission from anyone, we can support the entry at the Kachina shows in October. They are usually majors anyway. So, let’s make them special without a specialty. Artwork by Roger Kibbee, Andy Paysinger, and Kathie Jones will be offered for the major prizes one day. The other day there will be trophies for all placements in every class. We will have food. We will have an auction. We will have a sweepstakes. Gosh, just like a specialty! So, you might like to think about joining us in Arizona this October. The weather is usually great. While the rest of the country is heading into fall & putting on heavy clothing we are still in shorts & t-shirts. The scenery is great. The temperatures are great. The people are friendly. Join us for what may be a non-specialty SPECIALTY!

EVERGREEN BASENJI CLUBSubmitted by: Katie Campbell

EBC continues to be a happy and robust group of over 30 active households plus eight additional affiliate households who collectively sponsor numerous activities on a monthly basis. The success of this group can be attributed to the inclusive (not *exclusive*) nature of our membership and outstanding leadership. Our Board is elected annually and great efforts are made by our nominating committee to recruit new folks into the core of our organization to work side-by-side with senior members while representing a diversity of interests and backgrounds. EBC is not exclusively a breeders’ club who puts on an annual specialty, nor is EBC just a lure coursing club, or a public education forum, nor is it focused solely on rescue efforts – yet we commit ourselves to all of those activities and much, much more. Executing so many events is possible only because of the diversity of interests and expertise within our Club and our fond willingness to share. We understand and appreciate that newcomers hold the future of our breed, and thus, we welcome their enthusiasm and efforts in producing all of our functions. Though it takes a bit of extra time to operate truly democratically, this method has proven over time to be a sound investment as we rarely lose members and EBC’s health as a club remains vibrant in every aspect. If you think that such a harmonious group is “impossible” given the competitive spirit at many dog events, then you ought to come on out to Seattle and see how well the EBC operates. Come join us for any event on our calendar in 2008. Some of our upcoming activities include:

March 8-9 Public Education through our award winning breed booth in association with the Seattle Kennel Club shows.May 10-11 AKC/ASFA Lure coursing weekendMay 20th Annual Puppy MatchAugust 1-3 EBC 40th Annual Futurity/Maturity/Lure/Obedience/Rally/Specialty Extravaganza in association with the Western Washington Hound Association Sweeps and Group show.

Joe Tomey will be judging our Specialty/Conformation; Parry Talmadge will be judging our Futurity/Maturity; our obedience/rally judge will be Sue Cox; and at press time our lure judge is yet to be confirmed. In honor of our “Ruby” anniversary specialty, EBC will be offering extra special trophies and hospitality this year while embracing many of our traditions and trying a few new things as well. Thanks to so many willing members, we are able to share the responsibilities and execute the largest regional Specialty in America year after year. If you find yourself in or around the Seattle area join us for our monthly club meeting followed by social time on the third Friday of every month. Or take in our weekly conformation puppy practices in either of our two locations, or try lure coursing practice (both commence after daylight savings time kicks in). You can find details about our activities at any time on our regularly updated web site: www.EvergreenBasenjiClub.org

Until next time….Yodel on.

Greetings from Northern California and Happy 2008 to all!!! Many of our members are busy this time of year with their new pups, and we look forward to seeing many new four-footed kids out this year! Congratulations to all the breeders with new pups and all the potential new basenji slaves. BCONC is getting ready for the Spring Specialty in May. This will be our last spring show with plans in October 2009 to offer back-to-back specialties. The spring specialty will be held on Saturday evening, May 17, 2008, at the Solano County Fair Grounds, Vallejo, Ca. Our specialty judge will be Ms. Debbie Petersen from Springfield, OR. We will be holding Puppy Sweeps and Veteran Sweeps during the regular basenji Classes with the Coyote Hills All-Breed show on Saturday. Our judge will be Ms. Judy Stahl, Hayward, CA. Note that due to AKC new regulations regarding evening events this show has a 50-dog limit on entries and sweeps can not be held. Our next event will be our annual Puppy Match and Lure Trials. Date is planned for May 31, 2008/June 1, 2008 in Livermore, CA. The Puppy Match will be on May 31, 2008 along with a basenji-only AKC Specialty Trial and an all-breed AKC JC Test. Sunday, June 1st , will be an AKC All-Breed Test and Lure Trial. This is a great place for socialization of pups and people. We will set up a baby lure course for all the pups to play “Catch The Bunny”!In October, our fall specialty (parent club approved, pending AKC approval) will be held during Del Valle Dog Club All-Breed Shows in Pleasanton, CA.

BASENJI CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIAby Pat Fragassi

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GREATER CHICAGOLAND BASENJI CLUBby Arnieta Kurtz

While it is still winter, preparations are going forward for the first jointly held specialties of the GCBC and the BCOSW. Two specialties, one location! AKC has approved both shows. When? July 19 for the G.C.B.C show and July 20 for the BCOSW show. Where? Alden’s Kennel in Ringwood, IL. For those who have attended our specialty at the Lake County Fairgrounds, it is not too much farther to reach Ringwood—only about twenty-five minutes west. This new show site is roomy and air-conditioned—a plus for summer in Illinois. Though there are no hook-ups, camping will be allowed on the grounds. To make things easier for exhibitors, one combined premium list will be offered and one show secretary. One entry form, one check to write! All entries for both specialties will go to Sue Joyner. The premium list and entry form will be available on the GCBC link through the BCOA website and the BCOSW website starting in April.

RIP VAN WRINKLE BASENJI CLUBby Susan Kamen Marsicano

THANKLESS JOB Last June the Rip Van Wrinkle Club

raffled an awesome quilt, quilted by club member Jo Lunetta, and made of drawings by Susan Kamen Marsicano. The quilt earned $1400 for the Basenji Health Endowment. Our club sent $1800 to the BHE end of the month of June. Although we have repeatedly asked for a thank you from the BCOA, and or the BHE, none has been forthcoming. Know that we do not raise money for the BHE for thanks, but thanks are correct and responsible. We send smaller contributions to two other groups at that same time, and within a week had thanks from each of these volunteer groups.RECOGNITION Just this month the poster made of this quilt was made a finalist in the Dog Writers’ Association of America 2007 Competition. See dwaa.org.

23. Posters, Calendars, Pamphlets (22 entries)Susan Kamen Marsicano, “The Lunetta-Kamen BHE Quilt Poster” (Rip Van Wrinkle Basenji Club, Aug. 2007)Kent Dannen, “Puppies 2008 Weekly Engagement Calendar” (Brown Trout Pub., July 2007)Connie McCabe, “Hearts of Gold 2008 Calendar” (Rescue a Golden of Arizona, Aug. 2007)

The poster is still available. It is a signed limited edition of 200, with all proceeds going to the BHE. You can see the poster here: www.apubasenjis.com/PostersforBHE.htmlCALENDAR Our 12th Annual Specialty Match will be on June 15th, in Red Hook, NY. We will have agility practices and lessons in the morning, followed by Rally-Obed, and then Breed Classes, Fun Classes, Veggie Eating Contest, Costume Class. Club meeting at mid day.

GCBC will hold a BEST PUPPY in CLASSES competition, and BCOSW will offer the BEST BRED-BY in CLASSES competition.

July 19GCBC Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Judge: Dr. Laurie Stargell, Ph.D. Windsor, COBreed & Junior Showmanship Judge: Kalen Dumke, Redgranite, WI

July 20BCOSW Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes Judge:Kari Wuornos-Winger North Branch MNBreed & Junior Showmanship Judge: Joe Tomey, Huntingburg, IN

On Saturday coffee and donuts will be available in the morning and lunch will be available both days, on site. The auction will be held on Saturday, and raffles on Sunday. Check out those hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind basenji items. Check out our combined ad and both websites for more information, including motels and restaurants in the area. Then, come join us for a Mid-Summer Dream Weekend! Basenjis, camaraderie and majors! What could be better?

SHOW-ME BASENJI CLUBby Carol Kuna

2008 is the year that the Show-Me Basenji Club will focus on outreach, in a multi-faceted approach. First, our website has been and will continue to evolve, into an educational center for Missouri/Kansas residents, and all other interested parties, seeking more information about our fascinating breed. By providing local contacts and links to the BCOA and BHE and other important resources, we seek to attract and communicate with anyone who wishes to own, or already owns, a basenji. If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit our website, please take a look at www.showmebasenjiclub.com. Secondly, we plan to hold our first ASFA lure coursing trial in Lawrence, KS in April. We are very excited about hosting this event, and hope it is the first of many to come. We are sure to meet new people and renew old friendships there! Last, but certainly not least, each club member has pledged to make a concerted effort to talk about our club to local basenji owners we meet, rather than waiting to see each other at a conformation show or a lure trial. There are so many people who aren’t aware of the fun activities available out there for their basenjis, and we feel it is our mission to tell everyone about them! Our final meeting in 2007 was held during the Tulsa, OK all-breed cluster in November, which showcases the Indian Nations Basenji Club Specialty. Our hosts couldn’t have been more accommodating. The prizes for the specialty were out of this world! When we were able to tear ourselves away from the fun, our club held its election of 2008 Officers and Board Members. Results were:President: Vickie Jacobs Vice President: Larry BirchSecretary: Carol Kuna Treasurer: Jan Kahl Board Members: Dyan Baughan, Linda Ehlers, Annette Muenter. We also accepted the new-member applications of Terry Colbert and Bob Robinette, and we are looking forward to seeing them at future meetings! Our next meeting will be held at the Columbia, MO conformation show on March 8. If you are there, stop by to visit!


OFA REPORTSELBOWSHICOTN’S PRIDE & PREJUDICE,JC NORMAL

KLASSICS MINX IN TRI NORMAL

MARDI GRAS’ KLASSIC JAZZ, CH NORMAL

MEISTERHAUS VITA NUOVA NORMAL

SHIKA’S LETHAL WEAPON NORMAL

TAILWIND DP ROCKETS RED GLARESC, AOM, CH NORMAL

TAZAMISHA DP MAXIMUM ILLUSION,SC, CGC, DC NORMAL

HIP DYSPLASIAARUBMEC’S TITUS GOOD

AVONGARA LUKA GOOD

AVONGARA WORTH A LOOK EXCELLENT

AVONGARA WORTH THE CASH GOOD

FURAHA’S JOY-US NAFASI GOOD

HICOTN’S PRIDE & PREJUDICE,JC GOOD

KIBUSHI DEVINE INTENTIONS GOOD

KLASSICS MINX IN TRI GOOD

KLASSIC’S RUDY TOOT FLUTESONG GOOD

LAUREL HJ BIRD WATCHER GOOD

MARDI GRAS’ KLASSIC JAZZ, CH FAIR

MARTIGRA’S EXPLICIT ADVENTURE,AM CH FAIR

MEISTERHAUS VITA NUOVA GOOD

NOWATA’S HOT CAUSA DESOLEIL GOOD

PEPPARSON’S UZURI BULLDOBAS EXCELLENT

PLATINUM’S FEARISNOTAFACTORJC, CH FAIR

SASSAFRAS MARIDADI’S YODEL GOOD

SHIKA’S LETHAL WEAPON FAIR

SULOU’S VENUS VENTURE EXCELLENT

TAILWIND DP ROCKETS RED GLARESC, AOM, CH GOOD

TAMSALA RUFF NUT GOOD

TAZAMISHA DP MAXIMUM ILLUSION,SC, CGC, DC GOOD

TAZAMISHA SENSIBLE MAGICSC GOOD

TERRARUST N FOPAW GO GIDGET GO GOOD

ZINDIKAS SLY-ANUBIE EXCELLENT

PATELLASBERIMO HERE COMES THE SUN NORMAL - PRACTITIONER

EPIC IN DA’NILE, RA, SC, DC NORMAL - PRACTITIONER

MARDI GRAS’ KLASSIC JAZZ, CH NORMAL - PRACTITIONER

TAILWIND DP ROCKETS RED GLARESC, AOM, CH NORMAL - PRACTITIONER

TAZAMISHA DP MAXIMUM ILLUSION,SC, CGC, DC NORMAL - PRACTITIONER

THYROIDAPEX SHUT UP N KISS ME NORMAL

AVONGARA LUKA NORMAL

KLASSIC’S RUDY TOOT FLUTESONG NORMAL

MARDI GRAS’ KLASSIC JAZZ, CH NORMAL

PEPPARSON’S UZURI BULLDOBAS NORMAL

TAILWIND DP ROCKETS RED GLARESC, AOM, CH NORMAL

UPCOMING HEALTH CLINICS

WHERE: DALLAS, TX WHEN: MAR 21, 2008 Where Sterling Hotel Dallas 1055 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mike Freeman DVM Cardiac (auscultation) - $20 pre-registration $25 walk-ins Patella - $20 pre-registration $25 walk-ins BAER - $45 pre-registration $50 walk-ins Microchip - $25 (enrollment included in fee)

Open to ALL BREEDS Pre-registration deadline: March 14, 2008 Register online at: www.frenchietales.com

Contact: Trudy Bettinger, [email protected].

Please send forms and discount stickers (24 cardiac, 24 patella, 12 BAER) to: Trudy Bettinger, 4060 County Road 1088, Celeste, TX 75423.

WHERE: WASHINGTON, MO WHEN: APR 27, 2008

Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club Time: 9am – 3pmWhere: Franklin County Animal Medical Center,

Washington, MO, 636-390-9280

Screening for: Eye, Heart, Thyroid, DNA, vWD, Hips, Elbows, Patella, CBC, Brucellosis, Heartworm, Microchipping

For more information, contact: Debbie Barrioz 573-237-4844 [email protected]

CONTACT OFA FOR FUTURE HEALTH CLINICS IN YOUR AREA - www.offa.org


Oct 18 - Dec. 10, 2007

INDETERMINATE BETWEEN NORMAL AND CARRIERKAZOR’S SHADES OF ZINDIKAKHANI’S NEW YEARS DAYMERKURI DARK ANGELSONBAR’’S RESCUE RANGERSQUAWCREEK’S SHADY LADY

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PROBABLY CARRIERAALIYAHABULUKA’S FULIRUAFRICAN MYSTERY´S BAWEMBAAILA OF BADAGRIAIMEE FERANGIAKMAR AMEHOTEPAKUABA’S POWER SURGEANYA`S FANFARE HARMONYAPU TRI ROO OF GANESAARDES ORANGE TRIUMPHARUBMEC’’S ALEXANDERARUBMEC’S AUTUMN MISTARUBMEC’S HAPPY ENDINGASSIMA LADY CONGOASTARTE’S CHEYENNE MOON WITH PIPSATTILA BUFUMBIROBAMBOU OF SWALA PALABENGUELA EKIBONDOBLUE NOTES SWING SONGBULLDOBAS DREAM OF KENYABUSHBABIES SQUAWCREEK JACK FLASHCANDU’S ROCKET MANCASSIS KRUMLOŠCINNAMONS FRIEND BLUE BREEZEDAFINA RAFIKI JOHARIDAKARAI JAMILI SHARABDEVILSPEAK SOLIVIA’’S AT TAZAMISHADRAGNQUEST MY-TYM XPRES’LINESDRAGONQUESTS CLOSE CALLEFFENDI TI-N ABOU TEKAEJENGI´S DONDOEJENGI’’S ASCHANTIELDORADO’S ECHO OF A LEGENDEMBEAU BLADE RUNNEREMBEAU DESERT JAZZEMBEAU HARMONY WITH CUSTOSEMBEAU SYMPHONYESARA HANACEKFARAOLAND EL PRINCIPEFARAOLAND NILE WILD BURUNDIFARAOLAND POINT TAKENFARAOLAND SAGA ZULUFARAOLAND TOYOU AT ZORDIAFAYRELYN UGANDAFEDORA Z TICHA BANTUFURHAN ELEWA NYENYEREGESINA OF BADAGRIHANISHAN TUMAINI SHARABHANISHAN ULTIMA THULEHATANI TI-N ABOU TEKAIZEGBE HANACEKJOY-US FURAHA SUNDOGKANIBARU VISUAL TOUCHKAROSEL’S TISA MY-TYM TO SINGKAZOR RAISES THE BAR WITH ZINDIKAKAZOR’S AUTUMN HIJINXKAZOR’S NIAMBI

KHANI’S HOWL RAISER OF WOZKHANI’S KARNE KELIKHANI’S REAL WILD CHILDKIBUSHI NYANGA SWEET SNAPDRAGONKINCHA’’S RED QETESHLILJEBORG’’S DAN FATIMA OF SUNLOKI’S INKOSI SOLOMONLOMAR TIC TOCLOMAR WICKED WARRIORLUTALO TIN ABOUTEKAMABLE FANNY BLOSSOMMALIK REGAL TIGERMALY KSIAZE NEXT GERMANIKAMALY KSIAZE NEXT GERMANIKAMARGIE FAIR MAIDENMBWA`S GOIGOI JUBILEE AF BASHIRIMEISTERHAUS-UNDERCOVER ALL AMERICANMERKURI DARK ANGELMERTLE FAITHFUL LADYMOONLYTE’’S HAKUNA MATATAMUTABARUGA’S BOB MARLEY GIRLMUTABARUGA’S BURNING SPEARMUTABARUGA’’S HERBS MANMUTABARUGA’S HUMAN RIGHTSMY-TYM DRAGNQUEST ICE’D T.NONAYM ASTI SPUMANTENONAYM STAR ATTRACTIONNUTTINBUT-UNDERCOVER BAILEYOLD LEGEND`BELIALOLD LEGEND’’S BOREASOLD LEGEND’’S CRONOSPEPPARSON’’S LITTLE TWISTERPERRADA UNICAN YOURMAGICTOUCHPHARAOH’S DIAMONDS ANKH AMSU ASKARIPHARAOH’S DIAMONDS BES BEHEDETI BAYOUMPLATINUM PHANTOM OF MERKURIRAFIKIS ONE MOMENT IN TIMERA-SHE CINNAMON BEARRA-SHE SUNDANCERRATHJE WA NA NAFASIRESCUE DAISYRUGOSA NATURALLY CURLY TAILRUGOSA PRESENTSFORPRETTYGIRLSRUGOSA TRUE MEANINGSAQQARA’’S WATOTO KWA TIGGERSHAHALLAH ARABESQUE OF TAMSALASHIKA’S MAXINE AT MARIAHSHIKA’S PIPER CUBSONBAR’S POWERFUL PACESETTERSONBAR’’S RESCUE RANGERSQUAWCREEK’S LADY BE GOODSQUAWCREEKS LADY CHATTERLYSQUAWCREEKS SPACE COWBOYSTARFYRE’S TRIDAFENIXRONDAVUSTARFYRE’S TU HANSUM AT JAMBOTAMBUZI AT LIGHT SPEEDTAMMIE’’S BANDITT QUEEN OF THE NILETARSHA’S PAINTED DESERTTAZAMISHA MAXIMUM RISK‘’TIS-A ARUBMEC’’S CIRCLE OF LIFETWIGAS ADANYATWIGAS COUNTRYGIRLUNDERCOVER GAMEBOYUNDERCOVER KIROJA JAZZ LEGENDUNDERCOVER XEROX OF ST CHRISWAZIN TRI DIXIWOODELLA MORANGIEYOMBE`S ASHAKI ADINYOMBE’S ABUU ASADYOMBE’S BASHIRA BASMAYULARA GWAI GALAHYULARA GWAI GIDYAZURI’S BODEZURI’’S KI-JU AT AMUNZURI’’S RUDI TADONIS ANANTY

PROBABLY CLEARAFRICAN MAGIC MOMENT’’S DIEGO KINGAFRICAN MYSTERY´S CLEOPATRAAFRICAN RAINBOW’S ADANNA ADAAFRICAN RAINBOW’S CHARINGAAFRICAN RAINBOW’’S DARINGA

AFRICAN RAINBOW’’S DAWANA DUCHESSAJIBU ENJOY ITAKUABA’S AUDACIOUS DRAGNQUESTAMUN ALL-STARR FROM CYNOSUREARLIT WRINKLES IGORARNISHA HAIL FELLOWARUBMEC’S ENCOREARUBMEC’S END PRODUCTARUBMEC’’S TRI-BEKKAASJA HANACEKAVONGARA JINI OF BRUSHY RUNAVUVI APOLLO OF CALYPSOAVUVI KIMACHO OF ELEGUAAZANIA`S KOFI CON MOCCAAZANIAS SUNDANCER IN KABALOBAAGNA DRAGON DAWNNBAAGNA ELOFA NATURALBAAGNA VIRST LEGENDBALSHAH MELISANDEBANJOKOBANNABROOK PERSEPHONEBARUH’S AFRICAN HUNTERBINTY BUTTANNABKELA MASQUERADEBRIBAS ORANGE LOOKCRASH BANDICOOT O’BUSHBABIESCRAZY GREMLIN´S AFRICAN SKYCUSTOS RUNN’N RIOTDAKARAI JAMILI TITIDANNER’’S CRICKETDARES SALAAM AZENDADEVILS PEAK WHIRLIGIG ARCHANGELDEVILSPEAK PRIMARIUS VICTOR WDHARIAN’S KMAU M’JUVI BY BREKADHARIAN’S LEVIDHARIAN’S STAR TREKDHARIAN’S STAR TREKDRAGNQUEST MY-TYM GRID LOCKEILSTA QWYT KUTANIELEGANT ELEPHANT SINGAPORE SLINGELEGANT ELEPHANT TOM COLLINSEMERANT FOPAW TRIWIZARD AT TANZAESCAPADE’’S BRAVO OUT OF AFRICAFARAOLAND ESENJO RAFHAELFARAOLAND UMBRA COMPLETEFLAVIO HANACEKGISENYI TI-N ABOU TEKAHAIYA BENA MAKIMAHANISHAN SLEEPING BEAUTYHANISHAN URBAN LEGENDHAPI HANACEKHAZHART MISS CHEVIOUSJEN’S ARNIE SURPRISEKANIBARU CARAMEL FUDGEKANIBARU DEL EVITAKANIBARU TIRAMISU TRIFLEKANIBARU VANILLA ESSENCEKANIBARU VISUAL APPEALKANJARAS KIANGAKARAMO KOKOLOKARAMO ZINGA KITOKOKAZOR’S CASE CLOSEDKAZOR’S TAMU KUMANIKHANI’S HONKY CATKHANI’S MADMAN ACROS TH WATRKHANI’S RETURN TO PARADISEKINCHA’’S INCREDIBLEKINCHA’’S INDEPENDENCEKINDUBEAMS CANDLE IN THE WINDKISA POLKA DOT MATRIXKLASSIC’S RUDY TOOT FLUTESONGKLASSIC’S TAIL OF THE TIGERKNEIKAS PARADISE ZAHLEKAKOKOJAMBO’S CHAPA CHIFULOMAR PENNY WEIGHTLOMAR RUFF REDLOMAR SIMPLY SIMONLOMAR SUGAR N SPICELOMAR VOODO MAGICM WAMI’S AMERICAN DEVIL IN DISQUISEMABU STRAZNIK LASUMARIAH’S MILLENNIUMMEISTERHAUS YOU HAD ME AT HELLOMERKURI DARK CONTINENTMERKURI SALAMANCAMERKURI SHEA SINDISCRETION

MOKOONDI’’S COSMO STERNHIMMELMOKOONDI’’S E’’NORAHMOONLYTE MAYHEMMUTABARUGA’’S COCODY RASTAMUTABARUGA’’S CULTURAL REGGAEMUTABARUGA’S FEEL THE RIDDIMMZALIA LOOK AT MEMZALIA MAKING WAVESMZALIA MAKING WHOOPEEMZALIA PRIVATE DANCERMZALIA PRIVATE RYANMZALIA TEXAS CHEERLEADERMZALIA TEXAS RANGERMZALIA TIME TRAVELLERMZALIA TIME WARPNEWYL BROSCH ZLATNA DOLINANUTTINBUT-UNDERCOVER BONANZAOLD LEGEND’’S BAHAMUTOVER THE RAINBOW OUT OF AFRICAPEPPARSON’S NUTTY BAKARIPEPPARSON’S UZURI BULLDOBASPHARAOH’S DIAMONDS ANKH AMSU AL-HAWAPOSSUM CREEK ALL THE MARBLESPOSSUM CREEK ZIPNTO STARFYRERAFIKIS RECON SOUL MISSIONRAFIKIS TWILIGHTS LAST GLEAMINGRA-SHE SYRIANARATHJE KIANGARED JHINN TABASCO O’BUSHBABIESROSEWOOD’S KEEPER OF THE TOURCHRUGOSA HERE FOR THE PARTYSAMBURU SIGNET CREME DE LA CREMESAMUEL RAMEYSCHABATAKA ARKAMANIEL EL ATONSHARABA QUEEN OF HEARTSSHERWOOD’S RED MOON RISINGSIGNET ‘TIS-A WILD HONEYSUCKLESIGNET WHERE THERE’S SMOKESIRIUS-NYANGA SIGNATURE SERIESSONBAR SIGNET P’’FIERY PHOENIXSTARFYRE’S KIBIBI PA JAMBOSTERNHIMMELS GRATA PERSONASTERNHIMMELS REINEKE FUCHSSTERNHIMMELS SUMMA SUMMARUMSTILWELL’S CALLTHEWIND KOHANASUNTRIBE’S PHANTOM MENACESUNVI’’S HANNAHTAMMIE’’S BENNIE KING OF ZILESTAMMIE’’S DROPS OF JUPITERTAMMIE’’S TEE TOP TOYTAMSALA COME IN SPINNERTAMSALA FIRE AND ICETAMSALA SILKN DANDYTAQSIM SIGNET SILKNSMOKETAZAMISHA DP DESIGNED TO INSPIRETAZAMISHA DP EYE OF THE STORMTAZAMISHA PRACTICAL MAGICTAZAMISHA’’S DP ACE OF SPADESTAZANISHA DP STORM SURGETEAZER’S ODE TO NYANGATHOR´S ACROSS THE ATLANTICTWIGAS REGGAEMANUNDERCOVER FREEFALLUNDERCOVER HUMPHREY BOGARTUNDERCOVER LAUREN BACALLUNDERCOVER MARILYN MONROEUNDERCOVER SPENCER TRACYUNDERCOVER USMCUNDERCOVER YOSEMITE SAM I AMWAKAN DANCIN POLKA DOTWAKILI SIGNET DOONEYWAKILI SIGNET GIANNI VERSACEWAKILI THUNDERBIRD THELMAWAZAZI DAZZLING IMPACTWAZAZI DRESSED IN BLACKWAZAZI GRAND VIRTUEWAZAZI TAILORD BY VIRTUEWAZAZI TINKER TAILORWAZIN RED BONNIEWHITE WIND DARK ANGEL LOST TENWILDELA STAR LORDWORDSWORTH FINAL OCCASIONWORDSWORTH ONLY JOYYULARA GWAI-BILLAZAHLEKA OF JILLAYLAZAINA OF JILLAYLAZIZUNGA IN STYLEZIZUNGA JUST JOY

FANCONI TEST RESULTS


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 Shopping

or contact:

Carrie Jones12701 65th St. NE

Eyota, MN 55934-2105email: [email protected]

Cost is $13Orders outside

the U.S. please add $3.00

for postage.

BCOA African Stock ProjectOrder the 2007 BCOA African

Stock Project CD* ~ contains the Original Foundation Stock, the 1990 Foundation Stock, and the 1990 Foundation Stock Direct

Descendants.$10 for the Compact Disk which contains the same style/format found on the African Stock 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 video

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

* Due to low demand and costs incurred, the ASP hard copy/book is no longer available. Contact

Linda Siekert if you have any questions.

BASENJI BRIEFS By Susan Chuvala

Basenjis have a definite need to chew, and there are so many types of dog chews on the market that it can be difficult to decide which choice is best for your special boy or girl. Opinions vary

widely about which kinds are good or bad, but any dog chew that is used improperly or that is inappropriately sized for the dog can pose a choking hazard or risk of internal obstruction if swallowed. Be aware of your basenji’s chewing habits, and be sure to check his chews frequently for signs of wear or damage, discarding those that become too small or splintered.

Every pet owner should have in place a formal plan that will provide for the care of the pet should the owner become unable to do so. If you haven’t made legal arrangements that

specifically include provisions for your basenji, please be sure that you have at the least put into writing your intentions for his caretaking in the event of your serious illness or demise. While this type of document most likely would not affect the long term fate of your basenji, it will ensure that his immediate needs can be met by the appointed caretaker.

Just as in humans, excess weight on dogs contributes to health problems including heart disease, joint and disc deterioration, increased risks during surgery, and a shorter life span. If

your basenji is at the proper weight, you will see a defined waist when standing over him and looking down. You should also be able to feel (but not see) his ribs. And, of course, any basenji that is overweight for no good reason should be tested for thyroid insufficiency.


Basenji Junior Showmanship Top Ten - 2007Based on AKC Show Awards through January 2008

Covering shows January 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007

Prepared by Lisa Marshall

10611 S. Farmdale Dr., Oak Creek, WI 53154 [email protected]

TotalPoints

Best JuniorHandler

Placements

Rank Name First Second Third Fourth1 Ciara Cassell 181 2 11 8 3 4

2 Thomas Scott Meade II 178 3 31 15 6 113 Veronica Predale 161 4 6 8 3 2

4 Nicole Keys 160 3 9 8 4 2

5 Margaret Dugan 118 3 1 7 66 Brooke Bigley 57 1 3 2 2

7 Shelby Miller 50 2 4 5 3 28 Kevin Stamper 48 1 3 3 2 2

9 Cali Shattuck 34 1 1 1 210 Rebecca Boese 33 1 2 1

OBEDIENCE TALLYSubmitted by Cindy Griswold

SCORE POINTSNOVICE

FC Eldorado’s Y’s African Sinbaje CD RE SC OA OAJLinda & R Siekert

189 9

Sinbaje’s Perfect Contender JCLinda & R Siekert

182 6

FC Eldorado’s Yodeling Moon God RE SC NA NAJKaty Scott

173 3

Kisa N’ Akuaba’s Dancing In The Mud CD RAEJ. Johnson

179.5 2

CH Reveille Bells And Whistles CD RAJ Slonaker/S Slonaker

177 2

Jaiye’s ChanteyaC Bunn & D Bunn

175 2

OPEN

Aljor’s Back to Sonbar UDX2Mary & G Langula, Sally Wuornos

189.5 83

DC Sinbaje’s Picture Perfect CDX RE SC OA OAJ NAP NJPLinda & Dave Siekert

190.75 14

C and J’s Stripe Teaser At Kazor CDX AX AXJCindy Griswold & Carol Webb

185.75 11

Lothlorien Wand Of Wonder REAnn Rutledge

183.5 5

UTILITY

Aljor’s Back to Sonbar UDX2Mary & G Langula, Sally Wuornos

189.5 79

CH Akuaba’s Singer at Lisanne VCD2 TDX AX AXJDolores Brigham

177 14

Planning to work in the garden? Using ground covers can be serious to your basenji. If you’re thinking of using coca bean mulch, please think twice. Made from spent cocoa beans and used in the production of chocolate, cocoa bean mulch may deter slugs and snails, but it also attracts companion canines, which can be poisoned by eating it. Cocoa beans contain caffeine and theobromine, both chemicals that are toxic to dogs. Depending on the amount ingested, symptoms range from vomiting and diarrhea, if about two ounces were eaten by a 50-pound dog. Tremors, seizures and death may occur if a canine of the same size were to eat nine ounces of cocoa mulch. If you suspect that your dog has eaten this organic fertilizer, immediately contact your veterinarian or the APCC, Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for 24 hour emergency assistance. For more information on cocoa bean mulch and other substances toxic to pets, please visit APCC.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Urbana, IL

• Low doses of methylxanthines in dogs cause gastrointestinal upset.

• High doses cause tachycardia, muscle tremors, seizures and even death.

• Drolet documented the death of a dog after eating a large amount of cocoa bean shell mulch containing .46% theobromine.

• Cases we managed involved dogs which developed vomiting, tremors, tachycardia, hyperactivity, or diarrhea with full recovery.

• Clinical severity appears to correlate with increasing qualitative dose descriptions.

• Treatment of affected dogs includes multiple dose activated charcoal (2 g/kg PO) and tremor control with cardiac monitoring.

• Urinary bladder catheterization may reduce reabsorption of methylxanthines.

• Other potential exposures include pesticides and mycotoxin-producing mold.

• Dogs may experience clinical effects from large ingestions of cocoa bean shell mulch but life-threatening signs were not reported.

• We recommend avoiding use of cocoa bean shell mulch in landscaping around unsupervised dogs.


CH Klassic’s Minny Me At Kanana D/ TTitle Earned: 12/13/2007CH Penda Taji’s Tri-Umphant One JC x CH Klassic’s Rooty Toot TootOwner: Robert DawsonBreeder: Sue Kite & Jeffrey J Gillespie

CH Klassic’s Rivers Edge D/ TTitle Earned: 10/26/2007Ituri Klassic Basic Black x CH Taji’s Go For Baroque JCOwner: Cali C ShattuckBreeder: Sue Kite/Jeffrey Gillespie/Katie Campbell

CH Lost Tens Nuttin But The Truth D/ RTitle Earned: 11/3/2007CH Calaz Colonel Of Truth x CH Lost Tens Hurricane ForceOwner: Charles Roberts & Cherry L LawsonBreeder: George K Lawson & Cherry Lawson

CH Lost Tens Without Reservations D/ TTitle Earned: 10/7/2007CH Kalikid’s Ivgotta Nowata SC x CH Calaz Rumor Has ItOwner: Cherry L Lawson/George K LawsonBreeder: Cherry Lawson/Nancy True

CH Majestic’s Sabrina At Sadiki B/ RTitle Earned: 12/9/2007CH Terrarust N Beaubri Makersmark x Majestic’s RumpleteazerOwner: Rita Pontes & Ninette DeBarrosBreeder: Debra M Konicki

CH Mata Hauri Neapolitan D/ TTitle Earned: 11/23/2007DC DC Proudlaan Kipenzi Of Taji CD MC x Mata Hauri Jester’s QuetzalOwner: Debbie Hauri & Kathleen KennyBreeder: Kathleen Kenny & Debbie Hauri

CH Meisterhaus You Had Me At Hello B/ RTitle Earned: 10/21/2007CH Meisterhaus Tail Of Intrigue x CH Sonbar’s Graceful GoddessOwner: Joseph A Hurt/A Tad BrooksBreeder: A Tad Brooks/Joseph A Hurt/KARI WINGER

AKC TITLESCHAMPIONS

CHAMPION CH AB Delta Dawn B/ RTitle Earned: 10/7/2007CH AB-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool x CH AB Angela’s Ashes JCOwner/Breeder: Wanda K Pooley

CH Arubmec’s Crocodile Rock D/ TTitle Earned: 11/11/2007CH Arubmec’s Sweet Spot JC x CH Arubmec’s Hannah JCOwner/Breeder: Patricia E Cembura

CH Hacker’s Hot ‘N’ Spicy De Rwanda D/ TTitle Earned: 10/20/2007Hacker’s Rolling Stone x CH Hacker’s Princess Of RwandaOwner: Nicole Rodriguez/Mark CalandraBreeder: James Icenogle/Ann Harrison

CH Joy-Us Stella D’Oro JC B/ BTitle Earned: 10/21/2007DC Berimo’s Roustabout SC x CH Serengeti Joy-Us Pennyroyal SCOwner/Breeder: Susan Joyner

CH Kanibaru Khybers Pride D/ RTitle Earned: 11/24/2007Wildela Star Lord x Kanibaru Visual AppealOwner: Daniel Deflorio & Pamela Geoffroy & Donna DeflorioBreeder: Miss Davina Hopkins

CH Kasendo’s Desperate Housewife B/ TTitle Earned: 10/6/2007DC Ra-Shes Hollywood Of Tutu SC x CH Jerlin’s Kubwa Kera Of KasendoOwner/Breeder: Kathryn Boyd/Elda Cross

CH Kasendo’s Maltese Falcon JC D/ TTitle Earned: 12/9/2007DC Ra-Shes Hollywood Of Tutu SC x CH Jerlin’s Kubwa Kera Of KasendoOwner/Breeder: Kathryn Boyd & Elda Cross

CH Kazor’s Saphira The Lady Dragon B/ TTitle Earned: 11/17/2007CH AB-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool x CH Kazor’s Ima LilytooOwner/Breeder: Carol A Webb

CH Kazor’s Tailor Made For Taji JC D/ RTitle Earned: 11/17/2007CH Taji’s Klassic Architecture SC x CH Kazor’s Ima LilytooOwner: Leslie Erikson & Katie Campbell & Mark EriksonBreeder: Carol A Webb

CH Kikora’s Twinkling Of An Eye B/ TTitle Earned: 8/26/2007CH Coastal’s Lighthouse Louie x CH Jamadari Amara Donnabella JC NA NAJOwner: Marian Sweeney & Laura Pearson & Michelle Sweeney & Anna PearsonBreeder: Marian Sweeney & Joanne Fimlaid & Michelle Sweeney

CH Kiroja Undercover Legend JC B/ BRTitle Earned: 11/10/2007CH Undercover Meisterhaus Valentino RN SC NA NAJ x CH Meisterhaus Kiroja Kiss N Tell RN JC NA NAJOwner: Gale N Whitehurst & SUSAN L SCHROEDERBreeder: Kelli Harmon

CH Klassic’s Holly Goes Loki B/ BRTitle Earned: 12/14/2007CH Sundiata’s Pi R Squared JC x CH Klassic’s Lady In RedOwner: Alexander Guth & Sue KiteBreeder: Alexander Guth & Sue Kite & Chris Maxka

CH Reveille Lineup For Tomjo B/ BRTitle Earned: 10/6/2007CH Bulldobas Maximusofnyanga x CH Reveille LexusOwner: James E Berry/Ric WrightBreeder: Damara Bolte

CH Rosewood’s Mystic Illusion B/ BTitle Earned: 12/16/2007CH Platinum’s Fearisnotafactor JC x CH Jerlin’s Lunar EclipseOwner/Breeder: Bethany Redo

CH Sonbar Signet P’Fiery Phoenix D/ RTitle Earned: 10/22/2007CH Nyanga Signet Sweet William JC x CH Sonbar’s Brite WildirishroseOwner: Brenda J Cassell/Tonda L CurryBreeder: Sally Wuornos/Kari Wuornos/Brenda J Cassell

CH Sqaw Creek’s City Slicker D/ BTitle Earned: 12/29/2007CH Bushbabies Bete Noir JC x CH Squaw Creek’s Slick ChickOwner: Joan E Dunton & Teresa GavaletzBreeder: Jo Burk

CH Taji’s Klassic Lil Black Dress B/ BTitle Earned: 10/16/2007Ituri Klassic Basic Black x CH Taji’s Go For Baroque JCOwner: Katie CampbellBreeder: Sue Kite/Jeffrey Gillespie/Katie Campbell

CH Tarsha’s Oso Hermoso D/ RTitle Earned: 11/17/2007CH Kazor’s Hidalgo Races For Tarsha x CH Tarsha’s Desert OasisOwner/Breeder: Tari A Parish

CH Tis-A Arrugas Indiana Bones D/ RTitle Earned: 12/8/2007CH Tis-A Arubmec’s Thrills N’ Chills JC x CH CH ‘Tis-A My-Tym Lady TangoOwner: Denise Haws & Joyce A Hughes & Fred Hughes & Jonathan HawsBreeder: Thomas L Inwards & Joyce A Hughes & Fred Hughes & Robin G InwardsCH Undercover Dark Jedi Legend JC D/ BTitle Earned: 12/1/2007DC Sinful’s Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallOwner: Susan Beck SchroederBreeder: Susan Beck-Schroeder & Gale N Whitehurst

CH Undercover Dynamic Dori B/ RTitle Earned: 10/13/2007CH Undercover Yosemite Sam I Am x Undercover Pied PiperOwner: Janice O Harrison/Gale WhitehurstBreeder: Shay Cornelius/Gale N Whitehurst

CH Wakili Signet Dooney B/ RTitle Earned: 11/4/2007DC Arubmec’s Hi-Jacked SC x CH Signet After Hours PartyOwner/Breeder: Tonda L Curry & Brenda J Cassell

CH Wakili Signet Gianni Versace D/ TTitle Earned: 11/17/2007DC Arubmec’s Hi-Jacked SC x CH Signet After Hours PartyOwner/Breeder: Tonda L Curry & Brenda J Cassell

RALLY ADVANCED Akili’s Kwinana CD RA NJP B/ RTitle Earned: 11/30/2007Akili’s G’Day Mate x CH Akuaba N Hacker’s AmberOwner: Scott S Slonaker & Jeffrey P SlonakerBreeder: Elizabeth A White

Emerant’s Mystique RA B/ RTitle Earned: 11/4/2007CH Emerant’s Flyin’ Fizgig JC x CH Jerlin’s General Dee LiteOwner: Lori A Youngs & Lisa R HartBreeder: Lisa R Hart

CH Reveille Bells And Whistles CD RA D/ RTitle Earned: 11/30/2007CH Reveille Double Lines x CH Reveille Pipers Bellflower JCOwner: Jeffrey P Slonaker & Scott S SlonakerBreeder: Damara Bolte & Suzanne La Croix

AKC TITLE TRIVIA – 2007Basenjis earned 294 AKC titles in 2007.

Champions 41.5% or 122 Performance 58.5% or 172

Breakdown by sex:Bitches earned 139 titles or 47%Dogs earned 155 titles or 53%

Number of dogs Event

122 Bench Champion7 Obedience18 Rally9 Agility14 Agility Jumpers w/Weaves22 Field Champion

63 Junior Courser

31 Senior Courser6 Master Courser2 Lure Courser Excellent


COMPANION DOG FC Eldorado’s Y’s African Sinbaje CD RE SC OA NAJ B/ BRTitle Earned: 11/4/2007CH Akuaba’s Winds Of Change x Avongara DinariOwner: Linda Daves Siekert & Rand SiekertBreeder: Pamela Geoffroy & Sheila Lund & Susan Coe

CH Reveille Bells And Whistles CD RN D/ RTitle Earned: 11/23/2007CH Reveille Double Lines x CH Reveille Pipers Bellflower JCOwner: Jeffrey P Slonaker & Scott S SlonakerBreeder: Damara Bolte & Suzanne La Croix

COMPANION DOG EXCELLENTC And J’s Stripe Teaser At Kazor CDX AX MXJ B/ BRTitle Earned: 12/15/2007CH Kazor’s Tom Foolery x She’s Like The Wind Of WozOwner: Cindy Griswold & Carol A WebbBreeder: Charles Headrick

UTILITY DOG EXCELLENT 2 Aljor’s Back To Sonbar UDX2 B/ RTitle Earned: 11/3/2007CH Sonbar’s Celestial Yoda x CH Sonbar’s Brite FinaOwner: Gary Langula & Mary Langula & Sally WuornosBreeder: Lon & Lynette Flage

NOVICE AGILITY DC DC Epic In Da’nile RA SC NA D/ TTitle Earned: 11/11/2007CH Reveille Tried And True x CH Epic’s Continuing SagaOwner/Breeder: Tracy Leonard D.V.M. & Rebecca C Blansett

Kisa N’ Akuaba’s Dancing In The Mud CD RAE NA NAJ B/ BRTitle Earned: 12/9/2007CH Akuaba Seeks Gold At Eldorado x CH Kisa Dancing In The DarkOwner: Jane JohnsonBreeder: Susan R Coe & Kim Byrd

CH Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming RN SC NA B/ RTitle Earned: 11/17/2007CH Hacker-Rwanda’s Night Light x CH Rafiki’s If Tomorrow ComesOwner: Susan Cook & Michelle GahganBreeder: Michelle Gahgan

Vinaka’s Xiv Karat Goldn Boy JC NA D/ RTitle Earned: 11/18/2007CH AB Lazer’s Top ‘O The Rock JC x CH Rafikis Spectacular Bid JCOwner: Jan M Cook & Andy J HayekBreeder: Cathy L Trautman & Dennis Trautman

NOVICE AGILITY PREFERRED CH Arendahls Sometime Soon JC NAP NJP B/ RTitle Earned: 11/17/2007CH Escapade’s High Five x CH Rafikis Not A Moment Too Soon JCOwner: Lisa Marshall & Amy Marshall & Michelle GahganBreeder: Amy Marshall

AGILITY FAST NOVICE CH Apu Little Red Lentil RE AX AXJ NF B/ RTitle Earned: 12/1/2007Apu Fender Stratocaster x Apu Calliope JonesOwner: Susan MarsicanoBreeder: Susan Marsicano

NOVICE AGILITY JUMPER DC DC Epic In Da’nile RA SC NA NAJ D/ TTitle Earned: 12/15/2007CH Reveille Tried And True x CH Epic’s Continuing SagaOwner/Breeder: Tracy Leonard D.V.M. & Rebecca C Blansett

Kisa N’ Akuaba’s Dancing In The Mud CD RAE NAJ B/ BRTitle Earned: 11/10/2007CH Akuaba Seeks Gold At Eldorado x CH Kisa Dancing In The DarkOwner: Jane JohnsonBreeder: Susan R Coe & Kim Byrd

NOVICE AG JUMPER PREFERRED Akili’s Kwinana CD RN NJP B/ RTitle Earned: 11/11/2007Akili’s G’Day Mate x CH Akuaba N Hacker’s AmberOwner: Scott S Slonaker & Jeffrey P SlonakerBreeder: Elizabeth A White

CH Arendahls Sometime Soon JC NAP NJP B/ RTitle Earned: 11/17/2007CH Escapade’s High Five x CH Rafikis Not A Moment Too Soon JCOwner: Lisa Marshall & Amy Marshall & Michelle GahganBreeder: Amy Marshall

CH Taji’s Midnight Express RN NJP D/ TTitle Earned: 10/6/2007CH Zuri’s Nassor Nantambu x Taji Star N Stripes FureverOwner: Barb KunzeBreeder: Katie Campbell/June Young

OPEN AGILITY JUMPER FC Eldorado’s Y’s African Sinbaje CD RE SC OA OAJ B/ BRTitle Earned: 11/11/2007CH Akuaba’s Winds Of Change x Avongara DinariOwner: Linda Daves Siekert & Rand SiekertBreeder: Pamela Geoffroy & Sheila Lund & Susan Coe

OPEN AG JUMPER PREFERRED DC Sinbaje’s Picture Perfect CDX RE SC OA OAJ NAP OJP D/ RTitle Earned: 11/10/2007CH Sundiata Sir Ochre Dutton x Wakan African Sage Sinbaje UD AX OAJOwner/Breeder: Linda Daves Siekert

EXCELLENT AGILITY JUMPER DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper CD RAE3 SC OA AXJ NAP NJP D/ RTitle Earned: 11/25/2007CH Ronel’s General Purpose Jerlin x Hadassa Windsong Of The NileOwner: Belinda KaufmanBreeder: Dallas J Hunt

MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER C And J’s Stripe Teaser At Kazor CD AX MXJ B/ BRTitle Earned: 12/7/2007CH Kazor’s Tom Foolery x She’s Like The Wind Of WozOwner: Cindy Griswold & Carol A WebbBreeder: Charles Headrick

JUNIOR COURSER Apu Tri Roo Of Ganesa JC D/ TTitle Earned: 11/16/2007FC Apu The Answer SC x FC Apu Bella Di Cerignola SCOwner: Lisa StewartBreeder: Karen P Christensen & Susan Marsicano

Bushbabies Redmarsh Black Eyed Pea JC B/ TTitle Earned: 12/30/2007CH Bushbabies Red Ryder SC x CH Squawcreek’s Pocket Rocket SCOwner: Kristen MarshallBreeder: Teresa B Gavaletz & Jo Burk

Desoleils Been Tri-N To Meet U JC D/ TTitle Earned: 12/16/2007Desoleil Blackmail Of Nowata x CH Soleilsfieryfenix Of NowataOwner/Breeder: Holly Benton & Sherry Stevens

Dharian’s Knight Quest JC D/ BTitle Earned: 10/13/2007FC Dharian’s Knight Phanfare SC x Dharian’s Obsidian JCOwner/Breeder: S Anne Humphreys/Bill Humphreys Jr.

Dharian’s Sweet Delight JC B/ BRTitle Earned: 10/13/2007DC Zindika Svengali Determinator SC x CH Dharian’s Sweet Georgia BrownOwner/Breeder: S Anne Humphreys

Iaret’s U Kant Hack It JC D/ TTitle Earned: 11/16/2007Klassic’s Trinstop Me x Pandora’s Light My FireOwner: Jacque Holdaway & Michelle Eckman & Melisa Skillman & Latasha SkillmanBreeder: Michelle Eckman & Lisa Hogan & Melisa Skill-man & Latasha Skillman

Jokuba-Kazor’s Rastafarian I Am JC B/ RTitle Earned: 12/30/2007CH Jokuba-Aisa’s The Reign Of Freedom SC x CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara DollOwner: Cortney Ross & Stephan CreggerBreeder: Russella S Bowen & Carol A Webb

Kasendo’s Maltese Falcon JC D/ TTitle Earned: 11/17/2007DC Ra-Shes Hollywood Of Tutu SC x CH Jerlin’s Kubwa Kera Of KasendoOwner/Breeder: Kathryn Boyd & Elda Cross

CH Kasendo-Tutu Wildfire Blaze’N JC D/ RTitle Earned: 11/17/2007DC Ra-Shes Hollywood Of Tutu SC x CH Jerlin’s Kubwa Kera Of KasendoOwner/Breeder: Kathryn Boyd & Elda CrossCH Klassic’s Ms Mata Hauri JC B/ TTitle Earned: 12/30/2007CH Penda Taji’s Tri-Umphant One JC x CH Klassic’s Rooty Toot TootOwner: Dr. Nigel daSilva & Debbie Hauri & Zee daSilvaBreeder: Sue Kite & Jeffrey J Gillespie

Redmarsh Bushbabies Moon Pie JC B/ RTitle Earned: 12/16/2007CH Bushbabies Squawcreek Bet Me x CH Redmarsh Three Little BirdsOwner: Kristen MarshallBreeder: Teresa Gavaletz

Saorsa Zepar Of Jamadari JC D/ RTitle Earned: 11/24/2007CH Jamila’s Jamadari x Jamadari’s Saint GraceOwner: Andrea Stone & Valerie YaleBreeder: Valerie Anne Yale & Bryan Knight & Andrea Stone

CH Signet ‘Tis-A Wild Honeysuckle JC B/ RTitle Earned: 10/13/2007CH Nyanga Signet Sweet William JC x CH Signet Explicit Runaround SueOwner: Fred Hughes/Brenda J Cassell/Joyce HughesBreeder: Bill Reeves/Brenda J Cassell

SENIOR COURSER Devils Peak Cds Precious Sasha W SC B/ RTitle Earned: 10/13/2007CH Tazamisha’s Enchanted x CH Tazamisha Maximum RiskOwner: Theresa Cuzzetto/Martina M Cortez/Cynthia AustinBreeder: Cynthia J Austin/Martina M Cortez

CH Jokuba-Redmarsh Trapped In Silence SC D/ RTitle Earned: 12/30/2007DC Jokuba Meisterhaus E Pluribus Unum SC x CH Redmarsh Three Little BirdsOwner/Breeder: Russella S Bowen & Kristen Marshall

CH Joy-Us Fire On The Mountain SC D/ RTitle Earned: 11/11/2007DC Berimo’s Roustabout SC x CH Serengeti Joy-Us Pennyroyal SCOwner/Breeder: Susan Joyner

CH Taji’s Klassic Architecture SC D/ TTitle Earned: 11/25/2007CH Penda Taji’s Tri-Umphant One JC x CH Klassic’s Rooty Toot TootOwner: Katie CampbellBreeder: Sue Kite & Jeffrey J Gillespie


CH Taji’s Klassic Beauty SC B/ TTitle Earned: 11/25/2007CH Penda Taji’s Tri-Umphant One JC x CH Klassic’s Rooty Toot TootOwner: Katie CampbellBreeder: Sue Kite & Jeffrey J Gillespie

Thor’s Itzyu Kidege SC B/ RTitle Earned: 12/16/2007Avongara Sorcerer’s Apprentice x Itzyu Lucy In DisguiseOwner: Judy BraderBreeder: Lisa Corell Auerbach

CH Tis-A Fopaws Under D’ Influence SC D/ RTitle Earned: 10/13/2007CH Bedlam Fly Me To The Moon x CH Palm Desert’s Leading LadyOwner: Joyce Hughes/Fred Hughes/Therese Leimback/Kevin LeimbackBreeder: Kevin Leimback/Therese Leimback/David Davidson

DC Undercover Legend Of Jacen SC D/ TTitle Earned: 10/6/2007DC Sinful’s Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallOwner/Breeder: Susan Beck-Schroeder/Gale N White-hurst

CH Undercover Legend Of Jezabel SC B/ TTitle Earned: 10/6/2007DC Sinful’s Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallOwner/Breeder: Susan Beck-Schroeder/Gale N White-hurst

MASTER COURSER FC Svengali’s Dark Beauty MC B/ BRTitle Earned: 12/15/2007DC Zindika Svengali Determinator SC x CH D’s Reason To Believe SCOwner: Della SehmBreeder: Carol A Wyatt & Cecily D Rappe & Erik S Oberg

FIELD CHAMPION DC Arubmec’s Encore SC D/ RTitle Earned: 10/13/2007CH Arubmec’s Jon-Luke x CH Arubmec’s Autumn SerenadeOwner/Breeder: Patricia E Cembura

FC Baraka Prince Of Abu Tig SC D/ RTitle Earned: 11/24/2007CH Jumokequita African Luxor MC x DC DC Jumoke-Quita Dream Of Qena MCOwner: ROBERT H GOODERLBreeder: William J Bowlus & Paul L Root

DC Khani’s Achtung Baby SC B/ RTitle Earned: 11/24/2007DC 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

DC Undercover Legend Of Jacen SC D/ TTitle Earned: 10/6/2007DC Sinful’s Swamp Legend SC x CH Undercover Bella The BallOwner/Breeder: Susan Beck-Schroeder/Gale N White-hurst

FC Voyuz Something Like Elvis SC D/ TTitle Earned: 10/13/2007CH Jerlin’s Braveheart x CH Voyuz The Wretches Gone AwryOwner/Breeder: Troy J Shadbolt

FC Zuri’s Ki-Ju At Amun RA SC D/ RTitle Earned: 11/24/2007CH Bordeaux African Jumoke SC x DC DC Zuri’s Ultimately Kia MCOwner: Judith K Lange & Marilyn A LeightonBreeder: Lori J Baxter & Marilyn A Leighton

ASFA FIELD TITLES

NOTRA FIELD TITLES

ORC FC Dragnquest Khadijah Meeka, SC, LCX, SOR, ORC B/TTitled earned: 3/25/07 Owner: Jennifer Konopasek & Sandy Kernen

CH Jumokequita African Luxor MC, SOR, ORC D/TTitled earned: 5/12/07 Owner: William Bowlus & Paul Root

FC Apu Get The Helloutta Dodge SC,JOR,CGC,ORC D/RTitled earned: 9/9/07 Owner: Natalie Culver

Caiya Princess Lightning, FCH, JC, ORC B/RTitled earned: 10/707 Owner: Rande & Steve Mathers

DC Zuri’s Ti Asabii, SC, ORC B/TTitled earned: 10/13/07 Owner: Donna Troyna

FC Apu the Answer SC, FCH, SGRC2, SOR, ORC D/RTitled earned: 10/20/07 Owner: Karen Christensen & Susan Kamen-Marsicano

SOCR FC Baraka Crown Prince of Cairo, MC, SORC D/TTitled earned: 9/8/2007 Owner: William Bowlus & Paul Root

SEPT – DEC 31, 2007

FIELD CHAMPION FC Apu Get The Helloutta Dodge, FCh SC, CGC D/RTitle Earned: Oct 14 2007Owner: Natalie Culver

Dharian’s Born To Fly, SC, FCh D/RTitle Earned: Nov 24 2007Owner: Barbara Ann Allen

DC Sunbird Suddanly Stetson, FCh, SC D/BRTitle Earned: Nov 10 2007 Owner: Dr Susan Campeau & Carolyn Gerics

Ch Undercover JR Swamp Legend, JC, FCh D/TTitle Earned: Nov 03 2007Owner: Susan SchroedeR

DC Undercover Legend of Jacen, SC, FCh D/TTitle Earned: Dec 09 2007Owner: Susan Schroeder & Gale Whitehurst

Young Turks In The Jungle, JC, FCh D/BRTitle Earned: Sep 01 2007Owner: Suzi Clark

LURE COURSER OF MERIT 2 FC Gana Gaillardia, LCM2,RN,SC B/RTitle Earned: Dec 02 2007Owner: Nancy Roisum

LURE COURSER OF MERIT 4 Skeezix, LCM4,CD D/RTitle Earned: Sep 15 2007Owner: Mickey Rubin & Inga Trump

VET. LURE COURSER OF MERITFC Chujos Aramis Nick, LCM2,VFCh,MC,RN D/TTitle Earned: Dec 31 2007Owner: Holly Hamilton & Matt Monroe

NOTRA 2007 Top 10 Basenjis

RANKCALL NAME FULL NAME OWNER

YTD NORC

PRIOR NORC

LFTMNORC

1 Cairo Baraka Crown Prince of Cairo SORC Bowlus-Root 17.00 21.00 38.00

2 Hijinx Kazor’s Autumn Hijinx SORC Sauceda 14.00 22.00 36.00

3 Cody-C Cody IV SORC Cook/Hayek 12.25 36.00 48.25

4 Obike Apu Get The Hell Out Of Dodge ORC Culver 11.00 0.17 11.17

5 Ian Apu the Answer ORC Christensen 8.00 5.17 13.17

6 Zuri Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin Colbert 8.00 8.00

7 Gracie Gracie Lou Freebush ORC Schubert 7.00 10.50 17.50

8 Bruiser Tompkin’s Cruzin for a Bruzin Tompkins 6.25 0.50 6.75

9 Guy Noir Apu Guy Noir Marsicano 6.00 6.00

10 Jada Kiroja Loving Every Minute Cook/Hayek/Harmon

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LAURIE STARGELL36878 Gaylin Avenue, Windsor, CO [email protected]

LIFETIME MEMBERS Barbara Camp, TXLucretia Dye, OHDr. Steve Gonto, GARobert Vavra, SpainCarol Webb, CA

COMMITTEES African Stock Project ..............Linda Siekert, James JohannesAKC Delegate ....................................................... Jon CurbyAKC Gazette Columnist ............................. Marcia WoodardAKC Legislative Liaison ....................................Vicky JacobsArchives Action .................. Brenda Jones-Greenberg, ChairBreeder Referrals: Phone ..................................................... Sandy BeaudoinBreeders’ Education ............................................ Carole KirkBreed Standard ................... Damara Bolte’, Midge GreenleeBy-Laws ............................ Iris Craven-Chair, Laurie Stargell, Pat Fragassi, Karen Hutchinson, Midge Greenlee, Linda EhlersEditorial Committee .............. Damara Bolte’, Wanda Pooley Karla SchreiberEvents Coordinator/Liaison ................................. Carole KirkHealth & Research ................ Lisa Auerbach, Carol Webb,

Parry Talmadge, Lisa Hart, Jon Curby, Katy Scott, Robert Dean, Laurie Stargell, Sandy Kernen

Internet Security .................................Carmella Troisi-HoerrJudges Education .................................Marianne KlinkowskiJunior Showmanship.............................................Joel BrodyLegal Review- & Advisory .......Karla Schreiber (Chair) Tonda Curry, Sid SherLure Coursing .....................................................Russ JacobsMembership ......................................................Linda EhlersNational Specialty Oversight ............. Wanda Pooley, Chair

Pat Fragassi, Michelle Gahgan, Laura Hesse, Russ Jacobs, Arnieta Kurtz, Lisa Marshall, Brenda Phillips

Obedience Tallier........................................ Cindy GriswoldOutreach ................................................. Pat Fragassi, Chair

Lisa Corell Auerbach, Sandy Beaudoin, Bev Bland, Karla Schreiber, Cindy Griswold, Lisa Hart, Carrie Jones, Vickie Perrine, Lisa Voss, Andrea Walters, CarolAnn Worsham

Performance Events .............Cindy Griswold, Suzanne Lacroix Public Education Coordinator .Carol Webb, Melody FalconeRescue...................................................Shawn Smith, Chair........................................................ Cheryl Silver, Eva AllenSunshine............................................................Linda PenceWeb Site................... Kevin Dragseth, Carmella Troisi-HoerrSPECIAL COMMITTEES:Native Stock-AKC Studbook- ......................... Pam Geoffroy, Damara Bolte’, Tonda Curry, Andrew Sawler, Linda Siekert, Dr. Jo Thompson, Lisa Voss, Michael Work

ONLY FIVE MONTHS AT THE TRACK, "DERBY" ENDS UP IN THE TOP FIVE FOR 2007 2 -BEST IN SHOW

Owners: joe & Cathy Tomey Huntingburg, IN 47542 [email protected] 812-683-4012

9- GROUP 1 3- GROUP 3 4- GROUP 2 4- GROUP 4

Thank you BIS judges George Vukich (pictured) and Karin B. Ashe. Thank you to all of the judges who awarded Derby this past year.

Breeders: Sally & Kari Wuornos

Brenda Cassell Handler:

Dawn Honaker

BCOA Bulletin January-February-March 2008

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Transcript of BCOA Bulletin January-February-March 2008