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ulletin B Vol. XLV Number 4 Oct/Nov/Dec 2011 The Official Publication of the Basenji Club of America, Inc. KHONSU FC Eldorado’s Yodeling Moon God CD RAE2 SC OA OAJ NAP FCh JANE FC Sinbaje’s Howl At City Lights RN SC NAJ Ra Kelé’s Thymely Sun God KENUE Bred by: Savio Steele Owned by: Jerry & Sue Morgan Dragonete Itapuca From brazil to USA Pictured winning “Baby Best in Show 3” and “Baby Championship”. Her first time shown in Brazil at 4 months of age. Her show career in America to start soon. Bulletin The Official Publication of the Basenji Club of America, Inc. (USPS 707-210) ISSN 1077-808x Is Published Quarterly March, June, September & December By the Basenji Club of America, Inc. Janet Ketz, Secretary 34025 West River Road, Wilmington, IL 60481 Periodical Postage Paid at Kerrville, TX and at Additional Mailing Offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Basenji Club of America, Inc. Janet Ketz, Secretary 34025 West River Road Wilmington, IL 60481 Copyright © 2011 by the Basenji Club of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Material may be reprinted without written permission in publications of BCOA Affiliate Clubs only. Opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors. Articles & opinions do not necessarily express or represent the policies and opinions of the Basenji Club of America, Inc. Advertising does not constitute endorsement by the Basenji Club of America, Inc., and under no circumstance does publication of advertising guarantee services or products of its advertisers. The Editor, under the jursidiction of the Club Officers and Board of Directors, reserves the right to reasonably edit or refuse to print all material submitted, including advertisements. INTERIM Editor Kimberly Noyes Copy Editors Patricia Bright, Donna DeFlorio, Carol Kuna, Bill McCann, Katy Scott Copy Coordinator Susan Chuvala INTERIM Advertising Managing Editor Carole Kirk In This Issue Oct, Nov, Dec 2011 FEATURES 23 2011 BCOA National Specialty Full-color coverage of BCOA’s premier annual event. 7 AKC Parent club conference By Katherine Scott MD. 11 UPDATE on fanconi syndrome By Lisa Auerbach. 12 Genetic diversity By Linda Siekert, CVT. 15 Performance stud dog & brood Bitch honor rolls By Susan Kamen Marsicano. 19 History detective: BCOA Chicago Sun-Times Picket By Linda Siekert, CVT. Inside President’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Letters to the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BCOA & BHE Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Departments Evergreen Basenji Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. 2011 Specialties Basenji Club of SE Wisconsin. . . . . . . . 16 2011 Independent Specialty Committee Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Affiliate Club Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 advertiser index Ankhu, C. & M. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Basenji Club of America . . . . . 4, 6, 54-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 69, 73 DeFlorio, Dan & Donna . . . . . . . . . . C4 Dibu, J. Johannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Eldorado, P. Geoffroy, S. Lund . . . . . . C3 Akuaba, S. Coe Club & Publication Information. . . . . . 84 Tallies, Titles & Reports Tallies - AKC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tallies - NOTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tallies - ASFA, LGRA, UKC . . . . . . . . New Titles - AKC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Titles - ASFA, LGRA,. . . . . . . . . NOTRA OFA Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 75 76 77 81 82 Joy-Us, B. & S. Joyner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Kelé, K. Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Lange, Felice M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Laurel, L.M. Hesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Morgan, Jerry & Sue . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Sonbar, S. & B. Wuornos, . . . . . . . . 41-44 K. Wuornos-Winger, P. Bright On the Cover – Jane, Khonsu and Ra FC Sinbaje’s Howl At City Lights RN SC NAJ • FC Eldorado’s Yodeling Moon God CD RAE2 SC OA OAJ NAP FCh • Kelé’s Thymely Sun God Jane is the niece and Ra the grand nephew of Khonsu. Khonsu is Katy’s first performance basenji who has taught her humility and that a sense of humor is paramount when training for competition. Jane’s intensity and focus on what she wants makes her a formidable competitor when she decides to work with the team captain. Ra is up and coming in his training in a completely positive program, and shows great promise in his adolescence. All three generations exemplify the grace, agility and intelligence of basenjis in companion and performance events. (Cover photos: Jane & Khonsu by Steve Bull, Sirius Photography; Photo on left: Khonsu, by Kenneth Reed Photography) Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 1 www.basenji.org Hank NEW CHAMPION! THE JOY-US BOYS MICKI DOES IT AGAIN! CH Serengeti Jackpot (Potter) X CH Joy-Us Lady-Of-The-Night, JC (Lady) DC Berimo Roustabout, SC (Charro) X CH Serengeti Joy-Us Pennyroyal, SC FCh (Penny) Ch. Joy-Us Move It On Over DC. Joy-Us FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN, SC, FCH HE REALLY ROCKED in 2011!! BEST OF BREED 2011 BCOA NATIONAL ASFA LURE COURSING TRIAL. FINISHED WITH A 5-PT MAJOR AT THE 9/20/11 BCOSW SPECIALTY! Thank You Mr. Michael Dougherty! (PICTURED) Hank finished at one day shy of nine months with two 4-point and a 5 point majors. We moved him up to BOB for the 2011 National and he made 2 of the 3 cuts. We are so proud of our young boy! Watch for him in the ring in 2012! Photo by Terry Fiedler MICKI REPEATS HIS 2010 ASFA BOB WIN! What a fantastic day! Winning Best of Breed at the National Trial two years in a row is unbelievable! At 6 years old, Micki is always ready for a run! Next time it will be in Veteran’s class, though! JOY-US BASENJIS · Sue and Bob Joyner, Illinois Email [email protected] PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE “I am deeply grateful to the Basenji Club of America for the wonderful opportunity given me to serve as President. I am indebted to the many hard working volunteers who have done so much for the Club. It has been an honor O ur AKC delegate Jon Curby reported at the BCOA Annual Meeting in Manitowoc that AKC efforts to stem the decline in registrations have had little if any effect. Registrations have decreased steadily since the mid-nineties. A whopping one million dollars of income was lost in the first half of this year. Since income from registrations subsidizes all other AKC activities, major changes loom ahead. One big change has already been made. The American Kennel Club Gazette has become an online only publication, a savings of almost $500,000 a year. Contrast the AKC’s challenges with the BCOA’s. The BCOA is not in the business of registration. Mercifully, we are not in business at all. We do not have to meet a weekly payroll. Our future depends not on financial profits but on sound financial practices. That’s a very big difference. We are a club with dues-paying members and with a Treasurer, Budget committee and Board of Directors who I am happy to tell you have demonstrated rigorous financial responsibility by completing their budget planning on time both this year and last year. Good for them! Our job isn’t to make money. Our mission is about Basenjis, unique living, thriving dogs, their good health and their future in a rapidly changing world. We use the limited resources we have – the dues you pay and the volunteer work you contribute to pursue that mission. We can hardly be indifferent to the harsh difficulties facing the AKC.We are part of the AKC world. But we can certainly be Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) to serve you.” grateful that we are not similarly burdened. Gratitude, in fact, is an appropriate response and a healthy practice all around. At a time when the BCOA is enjoying important advances on several fronts, advances in health and education that are substantive and strengthening, gratitude is a grown-up way of viewing our world. We are grateful for the DNA Direct test announced in August 2011, a victory in our decades-old battle against the curse of Fanconi. Thank you to Gary Johnson. Thank you to the Basenji Health Endowment. We are grateful for the matching funds the BCOA’s national specialty auction generated for the BHE for future health research. We are grateful to our Health committee members who have contributed so much to health research including keeping us informed and knowledgeable. Thank you to all for contributing to this breath-taking advance in Basenji health. Now let’s focus with fresh enthusiasm on PRA and the other illnesses that still threaten our basenjis. We are grateful for the success of the recently instituted judge’s selection process. We also applaud the standard set for qualifications for members willing to mentor judges. It is in our basenji’s best interests to have the most knowledgeable mentors our breed can develop. 3 Pamela Geoffroy, President We are especially grateful for the progress made in every area of media. Interim Editor Kim Noyes lowered the cost of producing the BCOA Bulletin while increasing its quality. She richly deserves the Unsung Hero Award she received this year. We are grateful for her service. Thank you to Jackie Jones. Under her editorship Bulletin Board Newsletters have given us unprecedented volumes of timely club information in an attractive format. Want to know what was going on in the BCOA this year, last year and before? Want to know the true story? The hard data is on Basenji.org. It is contained in the Archive of Bulletins, Bulletin Boards and Ballots. That’s where you can get your facts. Basenji.org has expanded enormously, is frequently updated and has a News section, polls and tons of photos that change on a regular basis. Its features are as varied as the 2010 and 2011 Annual Membership Meetings Power Point presentations, a handy roster in a members-only section with log-in and the Basenji University. The challenge is to keep up. We make every effort to highlight important news and information but so much has been added to our store of knowledge that communication itself has grown more complex. Be assured, however, that spending time visiting basenji. org and its many and diverse offerings will surprise, inform and we hope deepen your commitment to our beautiful basenji. I am deeply grateful to the Basenji Club of America for the wonderful opportunity given me to serve as President. I am indebted to the many hard working volunteers who have done so much for the Club. It has been an honor to serve you. I am confident you will extend generous support to our incoming 2012 president, Carrie Jones. Carrie, her fellow officers and board need our active support. Let’s give them our best efforts. Thank you. Pamela Geoffroy www.basenji.org LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the BCOA Editor, n the July/Aug/Sept issue I inquired about the Probably Clear now containing one mutated gene.The following was part of the answer: “It has always been possible for a dog reported as Probably Clear/Normal to have a mutated marker. It is unclear how the idea, that a Probably Clear/Normal pattern had to have only all normal markers, originated.” First, why was the general membership (and all basenji people interested in the test) not informed of this in the beginning? The idea came for several reasons. First, it seemed that common sense would dictate that all markers should be clear. Second, we (the general public) were NEVER told that there could be a mutated marker in the mix of Probably Clear/Normal results. And third, there was a chart I on the BCOA web site showing the Probably Clear as having all normal markers. I have not seen any chart that showed a mutated gene in the results for Probably Clears. This information was only recently circulated and then confirmed by Dr. Johnson in his talk at the National. At this writing, the general membership still doesn’t have this information as well as the information about retesting.WHY? Mary Lou Kenworthy – Kenset Basenjis Photo by: Melody Henkel by them at that time. When the Health and Research (HRC) committee learned more about the inheritance patterns of the linked marker, they shared their new knowledge with the fancy by way of the 2011 FAQ update. Now that MSU/OFA has a direct genetic DNA test avail- From the Editor (and Board of Directors): T hank you Mary Lou for your letter. The 2007 group who created the original Fanconi Marker linkage Q&A shared with the fancy all information as understood able, the FAQs will once again be updated to reflect the new knowledge. Note: The PowerPoint Dr. Johnson presented at Nationals, along with some additional comments from him accompanying particular slides, is up on the website. 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Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC '11) For Further Information Contact: Andrew Sawler at [email protected] Pay Online at www.basenji.org (Click on BCOA Online Store) Make Checks Payable to BCOA and Mail to the BCOA Treasurer: Linda Siekert, BCOA Treasurer, 6800 N Montezuma Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718-2432 SHIPPING: $6 PER SET (USA); $18 (CANADA); $27 (INTERNATIONAL) 4 www.basenji.org FINANCIALSBCOA & BHE Linda Siekert, Treasurer (BCOA) Laura Mae Hesse, Treasurer (BHE) The Basenji Club of America, Inc. Profit & Loss January through September 30, 2011 ACTUAL JAN - SEPT 11 2011 BUDGET Ordinary Income/Expense Income African Stock Project Contributions-Other Contributions-Outreach (ie Purina Partnership) Contributions-Rescue Membership (Income) Affiliated Club Dues Membership Dues Membership Application Fee/Dues Total Membership (Income) Miscellaneous Income BCOA Supported Entries Breeders’ Webpage Complaint Filing Fee Health Fund Miscellaneous Income Raffle Income Rescue Fund Native Stock Application Fee National Specialty Income NS-2011 DVD Shipping Income NS-2011 DVD Sales NS-2010 Calendar Sales NS-2010 DVD Sales Total National Specialty Income Publications (Income) BCOA Book Sales BCOA Bulletin Ads BCOA Bulletin Individual Sales BCOA Bulletin Subscriptions BCOA Coloring Books BCOA Roster Advertising Total Publications (Income) Total Income GROSS PROFIT Expense African Stock/Native Stock Projects AKC Studbook Project Archives Conferences AKC Delegate ASFA Delegate AKC Parent Club Conference CHF Health Conference Total Conferences Dues and Subscriptions AKC Awards Subscription AKC Annual Dues ASFA Annual Dues CERF Annual Dues Total Dues/Subscriptions Education Breeders’ Education Coloring Book Expense ACTUAL JAN - SEPT 11 2011 BUDGET 108.02 500.00 25.00 1,500.00 3,025.00 430.64 430.64 850.00 450.00 1,300.00 Ordinary Income/Expense EXPENSE (Continued) 11.00 Education (continued) Judges Education Outreach Program Public Education Total Education Elections BoD Elections Judges Selections-Specialty Total Elections Insurance Events Insurance Surety Bond D&O Liability Total Insurance Miscellaneous Expense Bank Service Charges Contributions/Donations Corporation Filing fee Event Coordinator/Liaison Officer Medallions Member Expense Miscellaneous Expenses Total Miscellaneous Expenses National Specialty Expenses National Specialty Videography Officer Expense - President Officer Expense - Secretary Officer Expense - Treasurer PayPal Fees Postage & Delivery Printing & Reproduction Professional Fees-Accounting Professional Fees-Consult Professional Fees-Parliamentarian Publications (Expense) BCOA Book Expense BCOA Bulletin Bulk Postage BCOA Bulletin* BCOA Bulletin Board BCOA Roster Total Publications (Expense) Rescue Sunshine Unsung Hero Award Website-Breeder Webpage Website-Maintenance/Hosting 150.00 309.24 475.00 14,658.39 588.00 15,721.39 475.00 15,000.00 400.00 15,875.00 100.00 0.00 2,300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 48.00 1,015.00 200.00 202.00 1,465.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 46.00 4,910.00 257.50 65.00 100.00 7,200.00 50.00 250.00 1,745.00 7,023.50 26,739.23 26,739.23 1500.00 9,100.00 27,425.00 351.28 25.00 25.00 250.00 2,100.00 9.10 95.00 200.00 295.00 75.00 75.00 108.02 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 400.00 65.00 25.00 75.00 30.00 195.00 Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Other Income Interest Income Total Other Income Net Other Income 1,000.00 0.00 Net Income 600.00 195.00 795.00 15.60 409.24 130.40 150.00 705.24 185.25 300.00 25.03 190.31 530.21 13.50 500.00 9.83 1,069.51 6,659.65 1,599.01 2,415.05 7,934.37 1,018.10 17.10 79.50 136.82 17,509.05 9,230.18 68.56 68.56 68.56 12,125.78 600.00 200.00 250.00 1,050.00 20.00 0.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 25.00 0.00 300.00 750.00 75.00 100.00 600.00 0.00 300.00 50.00 0.00 13,500.00 2,200.00 2,700.00 18,450.00 0.00 150.00 100.00 25.00 225.00 27,750.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 * 2011 Budget Amount combines BCOA Bulletin & BCOA Bulletin Bulk Postage Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 5 www.basenji.org FINANCIALS - BCOA & BHE The Basenji Health Endowment, Inc. Profit & Loss January through September 30, 2011 The Basenji Club of America, Inc. Balance Sheet As of june 30, 2011 Ordinary Income/Expense Jan - SEPT 2011 ASSETS june 30, 2011 Income Current Assets Checking/Savings Contributed support Indiv/business contribution 3,776.74 Chase Bank-Checking 10,885.12 Total Contributed support 3,776.74 Chase Bank-Savings 1,766.44 Earned revenues African Stock Project Interest-savings/short-term inv 271.82 Archive Maintenance 111.39 Total Earned revenues 271.82 Contingency Fund 49,889.16 Total Income 4,048.56 “Meet the Breed” Booth 247.15 583.28 Expense National Specialty Reserve Business expenses Rescue Fund 14,016.41 Organizational (corp) expenses 13.00 Chase Bank-Savings - Other 22.41 Total Business expenses 13.00 Total Chase Bank-Savings 66,636.24 Grant & contract expense Total Checking/Savings 77,521.36 Basenji Health Education 56.00 Other Current Assets Grants to other organizations 15,000.00 Petty Cash - Bulletin Board 250.00 Total Grant & contract expense 15,056.00 Total Other Current Assets 250.00 Non-personnel expenses Total Current Assets 77,521.36 Postage, shipping, delivery 44.98 Other Assets Website Maintenance 29.90 National Specialty Advance Total Non-personnel expenses 74.88 National Specialty Advance-2012 1,000.00 Total Expense 74.88 National Specialty Advance-2011 6,000.00 Net Ordinary Income-11,095.32 Total National Specialty Advance 7,000.00 Net Income -11.095.32 Total Other Assets 7,000.00 TOTAL ASSETS 84,771.36 The Basenji Health Endowment, Inc. LIABILITIES & EQUITY Balance Sheet Equity As of SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 Opening Bal Equity 22,259.76 SEPT 30, 2011 Retained Earnings 50,385.82 ASSETS Net Income 12,125.78 Current Assets Checking/Savings Total Equity 84,771.36 AnchorBank-Money Market 106,319.60 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY84,771.36 AnchorBank-Checking 4,532.43 Total Checking/Savings 110,852.03 Total Current Assets 110,852.03 TOTAL ASSETS 110,852.03 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Opening Bal Equity 150,615.81 ••••••••••••••••• Unrestrict (retained earnings) -28,668.46 Net Income -11,095.32 A whimsical book about life with a basenji, Total Equity 110,852.03 written and illustrated by Robert Vavra. TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 110,852.03 Originally published by the BCOA in 1958, Canis Basenji 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. Contributors July 2011–October 2011 ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜ ˜˜of˜˜basenji history, To purchase your˜˜ piece Basenji Club of America (Contribution from Purina Pet Partners) visit www.basenji.org and click on Shop Online or Contact: Carrie Jones, 12701 65th St. NE, Eyota, MN 55934-2105 email: [email protected] Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Cost: $13 Carlene Cole Orders outside the U.S. please add $3 for postage. BasenjiHealth.org 6 Thank You for your Contributions! www.basenji.org Report on the 2011 National AKC Parent Club CA N I N E H E A LT H C O N F E R E N C E By Katherine Scott MD The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foun- elucidation of the canine and human genome. Many of the subsequent talks focused on dog genetics and specific diseases, including a fascinating talks by Dr. Mark W. Neff on Dog Genetics and the Mammalian Mind, Dr. Arleigh Renolds on Coping with Stress: Nutritional Approaches to Enhanced Immune Function, Dr. Albert Jergens on Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine IBD, Dr. Jaime Modiano on Recent Progress in Molecular Genetics of Cancer and Challenges Ahead, Dr. Matthew Breen on Comparative Cytogenetics of Cancer, Just How Human Are Our Dogs?, and more. Much of the focus was on cancer, and the comparative reseach involving canine and human cancers, but additional topics included Dr. Joan Coates of the University of Missouri, Columbia discussing Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: A Translational Medicine Approach to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Lou Gehrig’s Disease and Dr. Kathy Meurs of North Carolina State University on What We Know about the Inheritance of Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy and Subaortic Stenosis in the Dog. Saturday evening, the attendees attended a Conference Dinner at the the Purina Event Center at Purina Farms. The event center is a lovely new facility, with thoughtful amenities like handler changing rooms, electricity to accommodate more than 140 grooming spaces, and a 45,000 squarefoot main exhibition space featuring custom-textured, sport flooring padded for optimal comfort and safety. For those of us prone to falling in the ring, that alone is a wonderful feature. The final day of the conference featured breakout sessions, where the attendees could meet in small groups and discuss topics with some of the presenters that interested them the most. I attended sessions with Drs. Modiano and Bell. Dr. Modiano and the group discussed ways of increasing funding for comparative research. Dr. Bell focused on specific breeding advice for dealing with inherited diseases. Dr. Christine Haakenson, Chief Scientific Officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, discussed CHF & Grant Sponsors - Working Together for a Healthier World for Dogs. The CHF website is a valuable resource with a wealth of knowledge and is constantly being updated with the latest grants, research findings, and news and events, including “Success Story” articles that highlight scientific discoveries and the latest podcasts to listen to your favorite researcher. The website can be found here: www.akcchf.org. dation 2011 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference was held in St. Louis Missouri on August 12–14, 2011, in partnership with the Nestlé Purine PetCare Company. I t was the 8th biannual National Parent Club Canine Health Conference with sixteen years of successfully funding 555 research projects at 88 Universities and Research Institutions around the globe, plus numerous educational programs totaling $34 million. I was among the over 200 attendees including representatives of National Breed Clubs, veterinary students, practicing and retired veterinarians and physicians, basic science researchers and more; all canine health advocates of the Fancy. In recognition of 2011 being declared World Veterinary Year in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the veterinary profession, veterinary education and comparative biology, the conference began with an excellent talk on the History of Veterinary Medicine and Canine Research by Dr. Donald F. Smith of Cornell University. He described the progress of modern veterinary medicine in the U.S. beginning in the Civil War, through the founding of veterinary colleges in major cities, the era of the land-grant, agricultural-oriented veterinary colleges focused on a rural-based profession focused on farm animals and public health, into the modern era. For most of the history of veterinary medicine, companion animals were not a high priority. Prior to WWII, there was a closer collaboration between medical schools and veterinary schools in the large cities, and aseptic surgical techniques, comparative physiology and pathology of dogs crept into veterinary clinical medicine from the medical schools. Dr. Smith noted it was not until the last two decades of the 20th century that major foundations, corporations and individual donors began to devote substantial resources for companion animal research, and despite the fact that over 80% of our veterinarians today are involved in some aspect of companion animal medicine, over 80% of government-sponsored research goes to disease of production and farm animals and public health. His talk concluded, noting that in addition to contemporary canine research promoting the humananimal bond, there has been an enormous step forward with the advent of molecular biology and genetics, including the Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 7 www.basenji.org evergreen basenji club 2011-A Specialty results FRIDAY, August 5, 2011 Best of Opposite Sex CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin Best of Breed GCH Taji’s Klassic Lil Black Dress, SC REGULAR CLASSES JUDGE: Edna Martin JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGE: Edna Martin BOB GCH Taji’s Klassic Lil Black Dress, SC (Owner: Katie Campbell) BOS CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin (Owners: Kathy & Julie Jones w/Chua Ming Kok) SD CH Baraka Jumoke Salish Samish (Owners: Paul Root, William Bowlus, Lisa Saban, Bryan & Laurie Gregory) SB GCH Taji’s Breakfast at Tiffanys, SC (Owner: Katie Campbell) WB/ BW Emerant’s Sheez Gotcha (Owners: Lisa & Bryce Hart) WD Salish Seas Supernatural Superserious Man (Owner: Lisa Saban) AOM GCH ‘Tis A Circle of Life (Owners: Joyce & Fred Hughes w/Pat Cembura) Best Junior Handler: Amie McLaughlin with Ch. Coastal’s Lighthouse Louie FUTURITY/MATURITY JUDGE: Marilyn Leighton Select Dog CH Baraka Jumoke Salish Samish Best in Futurity: Jumoke Baru Mr. Moonlight (Owners: Melina Carter, George Woodard w/Bryan & Laurie Gregory) Best …in Maturity: Platinum Taji X-treme Competitor (Owners: Max & Sherri Balmain, MaryK Quinnett, Katie Campbell) Select Bitch GCH Taji’s Breakfast at Tiffanys, SC All photos by Laurie Gregory (except BOS) Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 8 www.basenji.org Winners Bitch/Best of Winners Emerant’s Sheez Gotcha Best Junior Handler Amie McLaughlin with Ch. Coastal’s Lighthouse Louie Winners Dog Salish Seas SuPernatural Superserious Man Best in Maturity Platinum Taji X-treme Competitor Best in Futurity Jumoke Baru Mr. Moonlight Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 9 www.basenji.org evergreen basenji club 2011-B Specialty results Saturday, August 6, 2011 Winners Dog/Best of Winners Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent, SC Winners Bitch Taji’s Chock Full O’Moxie Best of Breed DC Atarasi D’Lucks Edition, SC Best of Opposite Sex Ch Salish Seas Baraka Jumoke Ms. Diamond, JC Select Dog CH Tazamisha Prize N Ace’s Spotted Arrow Select Bitch CH Jumoke’s Trifecta Photos by Laurie Gregory REGULAR CLASSES • JUDGE: Jeraldeen Crandall BOB: DC Atarasi D’Lucks Edition, SC (Owners: Natalie & Nancy Sherman) BOS: Ch Salish Seas Baraka Jumoke Ms. Diamond, JC (Owners: Lisa Saban, Paul Root, William Bowlus, Bryan & Laurie Gregory) SD: CH Tazamisha Prize N Ace’s Spotted Arrow (Owner: Theresa Cuzzetto) Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) SB: CH Jumoke’s Trifecta (Owners: Bryan & Laurie Gregory) WD/BW: Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent, SC (Owner: Sarah Smith-Falkner) WB: Taji’s Chock Full O’Moxie (Owners: Samantha & Todd Roshak with Katie Campbell) AOM:CH. Jumoke Southhouse Congo (Owners: Bryan & Laurie Gregory) 10 www.basenji.org ❚ UPDATE■❚❙❘ Fanconi Syndrome By Lisa Auerbach On September 12, 2011, Dr. Gary Johnson publicly announced the identification in his laboratory of a genetic mutation that causes Fanconi Syndrome. A t the same time, he announced the availability of a new DNA direct test for the disease.The new direct DNA test, which is done through OFA (as was the old linked marker test), had already started to be used on August 29, 2011, after Dr. Johnson became confident the genetic mutation had been identified. What will change? The new test tests for the mutation itself, not for markers linked to the mutation. Thus, the terminology associated with results will change. The linked marker results were given as probably clear/normal, probably carrier, probably affected, and indeterminate. The new test results will be clear/normal, carrier, or affected. The word “probably” will no longer appear, and there will no longer be an indeterminate category. Dr. Johnson is recommending that all breeding stock be retested with the new DNA direct test. The new direct test can now be ordered from OFA, and the old test is no longer available. The direct test will cost $65 for a new test, with the option, starting November 1, of a price of $50 for retests. For retests, the Basenji Health Endowment will pay the other $15. In reporting his research laboratory’s work to the BCOA, Dr. Johnson emphasized the work done by Ms. Fabiana Farias, who will receive her doctorate this winter with her work on Fanconi Syndrome as an integral part of her PhD thesis. Dr. Johnson also made a point of noting the contributions of Jon Curby, who he described as having “played an essential role in all aspects of the research.” At the Nationals, Dr. Johnson reviewed the history of his work with Fanconi. His first Fanconi grant was from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, with matching funds from the Basenji Club of America and the Basenji Health Endowment. Subsequent work was supported by the Basenji Health Endowment and the AKC Canine Health Foundation. The last part of the research was funded by the University of Missouri with a $50,000 Mizzou Advantage Grant. Samples from affected dogs and their relatives were used to help identify the approximate location of the mutation, by using marker assays. In 2007, these assays yielded results indi- Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Dr. Gary Johnson at the 2011 BCOA National Specialty. Photo by George Woodard cating a location on chromosome 3. Dr. Johnson was asked by BCOA and BHE if he could make available an interim test for Basenji breeders for the 2007 breeding season. At that time, Dr. Johnson, through the OFA offered a linked marker test as an interim aid to Basenji breeders when planning litters to try and avoid producing Fanconi Syndrome affected puppies. The next step was a whole genome sequence from an affected Basenji, to compare to the known Boxer genome. This led to the identification of a 370 base pair deletion in a gene on canine chromosome 3 that Dr. Johnson and his group believe is the gene associated with Basenji Fanconi Syndrome. Dr. Johnson believes Fanconi Syndrome is the first canine inherited disease whose gene has been identified with whole genome sequencing. The Fanconi story is not yet finished – Dr. Johnson is interested in studying how the mutation causes disease, in hopes of providing treatments or preventative measures that might delay onset or lessen severity of disease. If you’d like more details on the research, Dr. Johnson’s presentation at Nationals is online at www.basenji.org/ ClubDocs/Johnson_2011_Presentation.pdf 11 www.basenji.org ge·net·ic \jә-ne-tik\ adj 1. Biology. pertaining or according to genetics. 2. of, pertaining to, or produced by genes; genic. 3. of, pertaining to, or influenced by genesis or origins. di·ver·si·ty \dә-vәr-sә-tē\ n 1. the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness. 2. variety; multiformity. 3. a point of different Definitions from dictionary.com ge∙net∙ic di∙ver∙si∙ty If genetic = origin/genes and diversity = unlike/different, then ‘genetic diversity’ would be defined as origins unlike/genes different or in proper English: unlike origins or different genes; if one were to delve further into the words diverse/diversity they would find the synonym ‘unrelated’. By Linda Daves Siekert, CVT A chromosome is a visible carrier of genetic information.1 Each chromosome may contain hundreds to thousands of genes and each gene may have multiple varieties; these variants are called alleles. Every individual inherits one allele from each parent, therefore each individual has a pair of alleles for every gene. If the sire contributes allele A and the dam contributes allele A, the gene pair is homozygous (AA). If the sire contributes allele A and the dam contributes allele B, the gene pair is heterozygous (AB). In truth, there are potentially many different alleles for genes, created through mutations or trading of genetic material during cell division; these allele differences are the basis of genetic diversity. Examples: The gene for basenji eye color variations may have, but is not limited to, the following alleles which either the sire or the dam can contribute (plus or minus modifiers): dark brown, light brown, dark hazel, light hazel. The gene for tail curl variations may have, but not be limited to, the following alleles (plus or minus modifiers): loose curl, tight curl, semi curl, one curl, double curl, while the gene for red coat variations may have, but not be limited to, the following alleles (plus or minus modifiers): paper bag brown, pale red, light red, medium red, dark chestnut red. The first successful importation of what became known in the western world as the Basenji occurred in 19362, the first litter born outside of Africa, June 19363. The first written standard was approved in 19424, six years after the original importers began breeding and selecting for specific traits they personally found desirable, though not necessarily commonplace in the source population. Unfortunately, the Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) original founders sacrificed tremendous amounts of genetic diversity in those first few generations due to their concentration on developing consistency of desired traits through heavy inbreeding. Using the previously cited examples, let’s say the original founders concentrated on dark hazel eyes, tight tail curl and a dark chestnut red coat by breeding phenotype (physical appearance) to phenotype creating a standardized type, i.e. breeding for homozygosity of these three characteristics. By the end of the third generation of breeding, they created their most desired basenji, but at what potential cost? Let’s look. By focusing on breeding phenotype (dark hazel to dark hazel, tight tail curl to tight tail curl, dark chestnut red to dark chestnut red), the following different alleles have potentially been lost: dark brown, light brown, light hazel, large loose curl, small loose curl, one curl, double curl, paper bag brown, pale red, light red, and medium red. No big deal right, since they have created the ideal basenji by culling these (to some) undesirable traits? Two words - genetic linkage. Genetic linkage occurs when certain alleles of different genes, which are physically close to each other, are inherited together. For the sake of discussion only, let’s also say the following different genes are linked and are inherited together: the PRA gene is linked to eye color; the HA gene is linked to tail curl and the Fanconi gene is linked to the variations of the red coat color. To break it down further, we’ll also say light brown and dark hazel eye color are linked with the allele PRA carrier, while dark brown and light hazel eye color are linked with 12 www.basenji.org Do we want to preserve genetic diversity, not only for future generations of fanciers, but for the long term viability of our unique breed, or do we just want to breed those picture perfect, cookie cutter show dogs? the allele PRA clear. Tight curl, semi curl and one tail curl are linked with the allele HA clear; loose curl and double tail curl are linked with allele HA carrier and lastly paper bag brown and medium red are linked with the allele Fanconi clear leaving pale red, light red, and dark chestnut red linked with the allele Fanconi carrier. Now let’s go back and look at those ‘perfect’ basenjis our founders created in the first few generations of inbreeding: dark hazel eyes (PRA carrier), tight tail curl (HA clear) and a dark chestnut coat (Fanconi carrier). Another way of looking at it would be - by breeding away from a light hazel eye or paper bag brown coat color, we could inadvertently breed towards PRA or Fanconi or any number of maladies not yet known to the breed. The tradeoff? Perfect, cookie cutter, to the standard, homozygous basenjis!? Angela Hughes, DVM, Ph.D, Veterinary Geneticist reports, “Studies demonstrate that decreased genetic diversity in a canine population negatively impacts litter size, puppy viability, nurturing, libido, skeletal uniformity and health.”5 In order to create a line of dogs that consistently produce a standardized type, breeders have selected for homozygosity through Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) heavy in or line breeding which focuses on perpetuating a few desired ancestral genes. Lines are preserved by continually breeding closely related dogs, some of whom have inbreeding coefficient’s greater than 50%, while occasionally dipping into other lines with similarly high inbreeding coefficient’s, in the belief this occasional “outcross” is what creates and maintains genetic diversity. However, any ensuing offspring could have similarly high inbreeding coefficients based on the same genes on both sides doubling up. The Inbreeding Coefficient (IC) determines (as a percentage) the probability of two identical alleles being passed down from an individual’s ancestors. The higher the IC, the greater the chance of identical alleles (homozygosity), the lower the IC, the greater the chance of different alleles (heterozygosity). Example: Breeding a Dalmatian to a Pointer, two breeds who have very similar structural phenotype, would have a very low IC (~0%) due to their not having any common ancestors from which to inherit the same allele. This is why the Dalmatian Backcross project worked.6 If genetic diversity is dependent on unrelated alleles, then low IC’s, which encourage gene differences, would seem quite necessary for a breed’s long term viability; wildlife conservationists, who deal with very limited captive gene pools, select breeding pairs in such a way as to produce low IC’s whenever possible.7 The answer to genetic diversity with a small gene pool like the basenji is not the perpetuation of individual lines with high IC’s, while occasionally dipping into another line, because we are dipping into the same ancestral gene pool each time. Closely related parents will only increase the IC of their offspring, not decrease it to a more desirable genetically diverse IC of less than 10%. If wildlife conservationist’s goals are to maintain genetic diversity by creating offspring with low ICs, shouldn’t we do the same, especially since our breed has the ability to do so? Basenji breeders currently have the unique opportunity to go to the source pop- ulation and bring back potential founders. Jo Thompson, Ph.D wrote about the importance native stock has in maintaining genetic diversity for the 2008 BCOA Native Stock Studbook Petition used to encourage the AKC to again open the AKC Studbook to imported stock; “Sound population genetics suggests that an effective population size could require as many as 300 unrelated individuals in order to have a population large enough to maintain normal amounts of additive genes to retain 95 percent heterozygosity for 100 years. [emphasis added]”8 This is still a relevant passage, and will be until such time as the breed fancy is able to procure a significant number of unrelated individuals from Africa, access to the source population is no longer obtainable, or the AKC closes the Studbook once and for all. Do we want to preserve genetic diversity, not only for future generations of fanciers, but also for the long term viability of our unique breed, or do we just want to breed those picture perfect, cookie cutter show dogs? A tough question but one that need not be either/or in my opinion; breeders can still breed for desirable and homozygous physical traits via two minimally related phenotypical dogs with low IC’s (10% or less) thereby maintaining important genetic diversity while creating standardized type. The most important lessons I learned when I first began to consider breeding were a) do no harm and b) leave the breed better than I found it; producing closely related, uber-type basenjis at the cost of diminishing genetic diversity fulfills neither lesson. www.medterms.com ASP basenji.org timeline 3 www.pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/ 4 www.zandebasenjis.com/brit42.htm 5 AKC GAZETTE, May 2011 6 users.nbn.net/jseltzer/dal_poin.html 7 bowlingsite.mcf.com/genetics/inbreeding.html 8 www.basenji.org/NativeStock/ Application/BasenjiStudbookPetition.pdf 1 2 13 www.basenji.org Should We Breed with Carriers? by Cathryn Mellersh | Animal Health Trust | November 2011 What Is a Carrier? ‘Carrier’ is the term given to an individual (of any species) that carries a single copy of a recessive mutation that is associated with a specific inherited condition, usually an inherited disorder. An individual will only suffer from a recessive disorder if it inherits two copies of the causal mutation, one from each parent. If it inherits a single copy of the mutation, it will remain healthy but will pass the mutation on to about half of its offspring. Breeding with Carriers Once a specific disease mutation has been identified, a DNA test can be developed that enables the identification of nonsymptomatic carriers. Knowing which dogs carry the mutation and which don’t (the so-called ‘clear’ dogs) enables breeders to make sensible choices about the dogs they mate together. Breeding dogs that will never develop the condition should obviously be the priority for all conscientious breeders and the desire to eliminate a disease-associated mutation from a breed should, therefore, be the long-term goal. But the instinct to choose only clear dogs to breed from, as soon as a DNA test becomes available, may not always be a sensible choice and the rest of this document discusses why. If carriers are prevented from the breeding, the opportunity to pass the rest of their genetic material to the next generation is also lost and the genetic diversity of the remaining population is thus reduced. It is worth remembering that there is a clear and well-established link between the genetic diversity of a population and its overall health, and that breeding closely related individuals tends to lead to the accumulation of deleterious recessive mutations in the population. This is due to the fact that an individual is more likely to inherit two identical copies of a mutation if its parents share common ancestors than if they are unrelated, and the more common ancestors the parents share the greater that chance is. It is also worth remembering that the disease mutation for which there is a DNA test is not the only mutation a carrier has. Every human, on average, carries about 50 recessive mutations and there is no reason to believe the average dog won’t carry a similar number. So the only real difference between a clear and a carrier is the single mutation that can be tested for. Both dogs will both carry around 49 other mutations that the breeder doesn’t know about and can’t test for. If carriers are not bred from and clear dogs are used extensively, then there is a real risk that other mutations will increase in frequency in the breed and new inherited disease(s) could emerge. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) There is no reason why the eventual elimination of a disease mutation from a breed shouldn’t be the goal, once a DNA test for that mutation becomes available. But, providing all breeding dogs are tested for the mutation prior to mating, the breeders can take their time and ensure that desirable traits are not eliminated along with the disease mutation and that the genetic diversity of the breed is not reduced. Mutation Frequency The speed with which the mutation can be eliminated depends on several factors, including the frequency of the mutation, the population structure and the rate of inbreeding for that breed. The more frequent the mutation is the more slowly it should be eliminated. Calculating the true frequency of a mutation is not trivial, and requires a random subset of a breed be screened. Dogs that are tested once a commercial DNA test becomes available are not always representative of the breed as a whole, and similarly cohorts of dogs that have been sampled by a research institute during development of the DNA test are also rarely characteristic of the breed. The frequency of a mutation is typically expressed as the fraction of chromosomes in a population that carry the mutation. For example, if the frequency of a mutation is described as 0.1, this means that 10% of the chromosomes in that breed carry the mutation and the remaining 90% carry the normal copy of DNA. If 10% of the chromosomes carry the mutation, then just under 20% of dogs are expected to be carriers and about 1% of dogs will be affected. Breeding Advice Carriers should always be included in the first one to two generations that follow the launch of a DNA test for a recessive mutation, regardless of the frequency of the mutation, to give breeders the opportunity to capture desirable traits, such as breed type and temperament, before they start to select for dogs that are clear of the mutation. Specific breeding policy for future generations should be breed-dependent and ideally formulated after consideration of factors such as the population structure and rate of inbreeding. But in general terms, carriers should only be removed from the breeding population if the frequency of the mutation is below 1%, as this will mean only around 2% of dogs will be prevented from breeding. Avoiding carriers of a mutation that is more frequent will result in a greater number of dogs being prevented from breeding and could lead to a detrimental loss of diversity for the breed. Reprinted with permission. 14 www.basenji.org & Performance Stud Dog Brood Bitch Honor Rolls By Susan Kamen Marsicano © The Basenji Club of America Honor Roll Criteria 3 Performance titled get for bitches and 4 for dogs, with each get counting only once. Stud Dogs Brood Bitches 20 Performance titled get 7 Performance titled get 20 Ch Kenset’s Wayfarer From Asbah FCh 7 FC Stilwell’s Silky Sue FCh 10 Performance titled get 6 Performance titled get Obedience - RA, CD, UCD, C-CD Agility - NA, NAJ, NF, OAP, OJP, OFP, AD, PI, SG, PG2, NAC, NJC, CL2-R, RS-N, JS-N Lure Coursing - FC, FCh, CKC FCh Racing - GRC, ORC Tracking - TD 7 Performance titled get 6 FC 6 Ch 5 Performance titled get When a dam or sire fulfills the criteria for this Honor Roll, the owner may apply to the tallier and supply supporting documents. You do not need to be a member of the Basenji Club of America for your dog to qualify for the Honor Roll. The Performance Honor Roll is illustrated, thanks to Susan Coe. Therefore, please also submit a photo. A scan at full size (dimensions) at about 150 dpi will work well for 8 x 10 photos. If you have photos smaller than 8x10, you will need to increase the dpi to maintain the quality. Honor Roll qualifiers from years past may also be submitted, and if supporting documents are not available, written explanations of titles will suffice. The Honor Roll is published annually in the BCOA Bulletin & drags down from Programs on the BCOA home page: www.basenji.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_ wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=330 6 UWPO UWPChX DC UnderCover Meisterhaus Valentino RN SC FCh GRC JOR NA NAJ CGC VBX 5 Ch Mahon’s Tasha of Lamp FCh 5 UWPO UWPCh Ch Meisterhaus Kiroja Kiss N Tell RA JC GRC JOR NA NAJ CGC VB 5 Performance titled get 4 Performance titled get 5 FC 5 Ch 4 Apu Y U NV Me 4 Ch Eldorado’s Ooh La La 4 Am/UKC Ch Kazor’s Moonlit Madness Fly’N Hi CDX OA OAP OAJ OJP FCh VBX 4 FC Stilwell’s Call The Wind Mariah SC LCM2 4 DC Stilwell’s Tirzah of Ben Hur SC LCM2 4 Ch Undercover Bella The Ball Minimum Titles The Performance Honor Roll Tallier is: Susan Kamen Marsicano. Please email Susan with your data at: [email protected] This includes the registered name (with titles, if applicable) of your brood bitch or stud dog, and the names of each of their get (with titles) and supporting documents for one qualifying title for each get. Also include a photo, as described above. Send via email, as PDFs or jpgs or by snail mail. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 10 Ch Djakomba’s Spotlight 9 Performance titled get 9 Ch 7 Ch Akuaba’s Tornado JC Ashanti’s Melanite of Wilmer 6 Performance titled get Apu the Answer MC LCX FCh SGRC4 ORC SOR Stilwell’s Ben Hur SC LCM 4 Performance titled get 4 Ch 4 DC 4 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 4 DC 4 Ch Akuaba In Blacque By Candu Bojak’s Undercover Kojak SC FCh Bubalak’s Welred Kipling LCM Kazor’s Almasi Africani Fly’N Hi CDX JC MX MXJ FCh MVB Kenset Carpe Diem FCh Khajah’s Gay Santiago Osennji Tibouchina of Apu Sinful’s Swamp Legend SC RN MC LCX LCh SunDiata’s Pi R Squared JC Apu Sand Thru the Hourglass RA MC THD GRC ORC JOR CGC TDIA VBX Kenset Vesta O’ Luzambo TT FCh LCM CGC 3 Performance titled get 3 3 3 3 3 Ch 3 Ch 3 DC Apu Calliope Jones Camelot’s Lady of the Lake Fanfare Take The Money And Run Kasai’s Red Mystique SC LCM3 CGC Kenset Butterflies Are Free Sherwood’s Restless Heart Sherwood’s Shadow of the Moon MC LCM JOR Illustrations by Susan Kamen Marsicano 15 www.basenji.org Basenji Bitch Competition Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Independent specialty basenji club of southeastern wisconsin Regular Classes • JUDGE: Mr. Michael Dougherty Basenji Dog Competition Basenjis, Puppy (6-9 mos) Dogs 1 Dafina’s Rogue Wave. Breeder/Owner:Tami Neargarth. 2 Sonbar’s Zfor Zorro. Breeder: Jon Curby, Sally Wuornos. Owner: Sally Wuornos. Basenjis, Puppy (9-12 mos) Dogs 1 Flutesong’s Imagine. Breeder: Nancy Craigie. Owner: Nancy Craigie, Penny Lee. 2 Laurel’s S’Simply Goes Too Far. Breeder/Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. Reveille Revue des Mousquetaires Noirs. Breeder/Owner: 3 Suzanne La Croix, Damara Bolte’. Basenjis, 12-18 mos Dogs 1/R Raven Rock N Country Karnak. Breeder: Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Owner: Brittney Smith, Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs 1/W Joy-Us Move It On Over. Breeder/Owner: Susan Joyner. 2 Kazor’s Take Me All The Way. Breeder/Owner: Carol A. Webb. 3 Sonbar’s Xactlyas Xpected. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. Emerant’s Heez Got Gusto, SC. Breeder/Owner: Lisa R. & Bryce Hart. 4 Basenjis, American Bred Dogs 1 Reveille Tolls Nightwatch Musketeer. Breeder/Owner:Suzanne La Croix, Damara Bolte’. Basenjis, Open Black & White Dogs 1 Berimo Special Delivery. Breeder: Pat Marshall. Owner:Gail Kennedy, Pat Marshall. Basenjis, Open Black & Tan & White Dogs 1 Tammen’s Born In The USA For Illusion. Breeder: Laura Gilchist. Owner: Bob & Terry Reed. Basenjis, Open Brindle & White Dogs 1 Wakan Patriot Dream. Breeder: Toni Ackerman. Owner: Elizabeth M. Lundell. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Basenjis, Puppy (6-9 mos) Bitches 1 Arubmec’s This Is It At Itapuca. Breeder: Patricia E. Cembura. Owner: Savio P. Steele. 2 Songwe’s Rock Star Legend. Breeder: Renee Wise. Owner: Susan Schroeder, Renee Wise. 3 Kazor’s Try’n Top Me. Breeder/Owner: Carol A. Webb. 4 AB Taking Texas By Storm. Breeder/Owner: Wanda Pooley. Basenjis, Puppy (9-12 mos) Bitches 1/W/ Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos, BW Kari Wuornos Winger. 2 Laurel S’Simply Shocking Sabrina. Breeder/Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. 3 Undercover-Nuttinbut Fiona. Breeder/Owner: Janice O. Harrison, Gale N. Whitehurst. 4 Berimo N Taji Zenyatta. Breeder/Owner: Pat Marshall & Katie Campbell. Basenjis, 12-18 mos Bitches 1 Raven Rock N Karnak’s All That Jazz. Breeder/Owner: Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Amateur Owner Handler Bitches 1 Dakotah’s Chantellie Lace JC. Breeder: Steve & Rande Mathers. Owner: Terry & Lisa Lemberger. Basenjis, Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches 1/R Kazor’s Mak’n My Way. Breeder/Owner: Carol A. Webb. 2 Laurel S’Salways Wonder & Amazement. Breeder/Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. 3 FC Emerant’s Sheez Gotcha, SC. Breeder/Owner: Lisa R. & Bryce Hart. 4 Sonbar’s You Yearnivpuzzles.. Breeder: Sally Wuornos & Laura Caldwell. Owner: Sally Wuornos, Laura Caldwell, Mary & Gary Langula. Basenjis, Open Black & Tan & White Bitches 1 Illusion Tri Alil Tenderness Of Dune. Breeder: Douglas Joy. Owner: Bob & Terry Reed. 2 Bubalak Mirage For Illusion. Breeder: Mary DeWhitt, Reena Fair. Owner: Bob & Terry Reed. 3 Mankia Duara Mila Kwa Tesa. Breeder: Lynn Arrand & Susan Wilcox Owner: Dennis Arrand. Basenji Veteran Competition Basenjis, Veteran (7-10 years) Dogs 1 CH Starfyre’s Tu Hansum At Jambo. Breeder: Denise Searcy. Owner: Rocky Ruland, Denise Searcy. 2 CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara Natural. Breeder: Carol A. Webb, Lamar Stamm, Susan Howard. Owner: Carol A. Webb, Felicia M. Cashin. Basenjis, Veteran (10+ years) Dogs 1/AOM CH Berimo African War Paint. Breeder: Pat Marshall. Owner: Judith Glass, Pat Marshall. 2 CH Reveille The Bell Tolls JC. Breeder/Owner: Suzanne La Croix, Damara Bolte’. 3 CH Illusion’s Rio Grande Of Dune. Breeder/Owner: Bob & Terry Reed, Douglas Joy. Basenjis, Veteran (7-10 years) Bitches 1 CH Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC. Breeder: Sue Kite, Jeffery Gillespie. Owner: Susan Smith, Lilia Augustine, Katie Campbell. 2 CH Ankhu Steel Magnolia. Breeder/Owner: Caryn & Michael Jones. Basenjis, Veteran (10+ years) Bitches 1 CH Jerlin’s Airborne. Breeder: Linda K. Ehlers. Owner: Robert & Nicole Freedman, Linda K. Ehlers. 16 www.basenji.org Best of Breed GCh Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau, SC Best of Opposite Sex GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin Award of Merit/Select Bitch CH Jasiri-Sukari Congo Lines Award of Merit/Best Veteran CH Berimo African War Paint Winners Dog Joy-Us Move It On Over Reserve Winners Dog Raven Rock N Country Karnak Best of Winners/Winners Bitch Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert Reserve Winners Bitch Kazor’s Mak’n My Way Best Junior Handler Shelby Miller Best Puppy in Sweepstakes Kazor’s Mak’n My Way Best Veteran in Sweepstakes CH Starfyre’s Tu Hansum At Jambo Best of Opposite Sex Veteran in Sweepstakes CH Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 17 www.basenji.org BCOSW 2011 INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY Regular Classes (Cont.) • JUDGE: Mr. Michael Dougherty BASENJIS Best of Breed Competition Basenjis, Best of Breed Dogs OS GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin. Breeder: Julie & Kathy Jones. Owner: Julie & Kathy Jones, Chua Ming Kok. AOM/ GCH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave, RE, NA, OAJ. Breeder/ SEL Owner: Sally & Kari Wuornos. Basenjis, Best of Breed Bitches BB GCh DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC. Breeder/Owner: Jennifer Miller, Shelby Miller. AOM/ CH Jasiri-Sukari Congo Lines. Breeder/Owner: Julie L. & SEL Kathleen A. Jones. BASENJIS Brood bitch competition Basenjis, Brood Bitch Bitches 1 GCH Karnak’s Pure and Simple Allure. Breeder: Karen Hutchison, Lorraine King. Owner: Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. BASENJIS junior showmanship Competition Basenjis, Jr (Open Senior) 1/BJ GCh DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC. Breeder/Owner: Jennifer Miller, Shelby Miller. BASENJIS SWEEPSTAKES • JUDGE: Ms. Erin J. Roberts Basenji sweepstakes puppy Competition Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 6-9) Dogs 1 Sonbar’s Zfor Zorro. Breeder: Jon Curby, Sally Wuornos. Owner: Sally Wuornos. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 9-12) Dogs 1/OSPS Sonbar’s Xactlyas Xpected. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. 2 Laurel’s S’Simply Goes Too Far. Breeder/Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. 3 Flutesong’s Imagine. Breeder: Nancy Craigie. Owner: Nancy Craigie, Penny Lee. 4 Reveille Tolls Nightwatch Musketeer. Breeder/Owner: Suzanne La Croix, Damara Bolte’. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 12-18) Dogs 1 Raven Rock N Country Karnak. Breeder: Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Owner: Brittney Smith, Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Bred-By-Exhibitor) Dogs 1 Karnak’s Raven Rock n Rollin. Breeder: Karen Hutchison, Karen Terry. Owner: Christopher Batistelli, Karen Hutchison. 2 Kazor’s Take Me All The Way. Breeder/Owner: Carol A. Webb. 3 AB Rough Rider To UnderCover. Breeder: Wanda K. Pooley. Owner: Gale N. Whitehurst, Connie L. Camp, W. Pooley, D. Mizzoni. 4 Joy-Us Move It On Over. Breeder/Owner: Susan Joyner. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 6-9) Bitches 1 AB Taking Texas By Storm. Breeder/Owner: Wanda Pooley. 2 Arubmec’s This Is It At Itapuca. Breeder: Patricia E. Cembura. Owner: Savio P. Steele. 3 Songwe’s Rock Star Legend. Breeder: Renee Wise. Owner: Susan Schroeder, Renee Wise. 4 Karnak’s Trixie Luna Blue Moon. Breeder: Karen Hutchison. Owner: Matt & Felicia Boyer, Karen Hutchison. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 9-12) Bitches 1 Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. 2 Laurel’s S’Simply Bewitching Hazel. Breeder: Laura Mae Hesse. Owner: Sarah Wood. 3 Illusion’s Dark Moon Rising. Breeder/Owner: Bob & Terry Reed. 4 Sonbar’s You Yearnivpuzzles. Breeder: Sally Wuornos, Laura Caldwell. Owner: Sally Wuornos, Laura Caldwell, Mary & Gary Langula. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 12-18) Bitches 1 Raven Rock N Karnak’s All That Jazz. Breeder/Owner: Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Bred-By-Exhibitor) Bitches 1/BPIS Kazor’s Mak’n My Way. Breeder/Owner: Carol A. Webb. 2 Undercover-Nuttinbut Fiona. Breeder/Owner: Janice O. Harrison, Gale N. Whitehurst. Basenji sweepstakes veteran Competition Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 7-10 yrs) Dogs 1/BVIS CH Starfyre’s Tu Hansum At Jambo. Breeder: Denise Searcy. Owner: Rocky Ruland, Denise Searcy. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 10+ yrs) Dogs 1 CH Berimo African War Paint. Breeder: Pat Marshall. Owner: Judith Glass, Pat Marshall. 2 CH Reveille The Bell Tolls JC. Breeder/Owner: Suzanne La Croix, Damara Bolte’. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 7-10 yrs) Bitches 1/OSVS CH Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC. Breeder: Sue Kite, Jeffery Gillespie. Owner: Susan Smith, Lilia Augustine, Katie Campbell . 2 CH Ankhu Steel Magnolia. Breeder/Owner: Caryn & Michael Jones. 3 DC Ra-Shes Future View Of TuTu, JC. Breeder: Sherry Brisco. Owner: Elda R. & Tom Cross. 4 DC Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming SC RE OA OAJ. Breeder: Michelle Gahgan. Owner: Susan Cook, Michelle Gahgan. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 10+ yrs) Bitches 1 CH Jerlin-Ankhu Patton Leather, JC. Breeder: Linda Ehlers, Ruth Trunita Miller. Owner: Caryn J. & Michael P Jones. 2 CH Jerlin’s Airborne. Breeder: Linda K. Ehlers. Owner: Robert & Nicole Freedman, Linda K. Ehlers. 18 www.basenji.org It all started with BCOA member, Laura Gilchrist’s email to a chat list, asking a simple question, “Does anyone know why the BCOA was picketing, Jack Griffin, Sun-Times writer, and the Sun-Times Building on February 27, 1964. I saw some photos on eBay from the picket.” Chicago Sun-Times BCOA Picket History Detective By Linda Daves Siekert, CVT C urious, I visited eBay and ended up buying some of the featured negatives; at twelve bucks a pop who could resist owning a little, and seemingly unique, piece of basenji history? Not me. But what story were they telling? No one seemed to know. An avid fan of the PBS show History Detectives, I set out on a personal quest to find out about the Great Basenji Picket of 1964. My first thought, how hard could it be? We’re talking the Chicago Sun-Times; a major newspaper, in a major city. This should take just a few minutes, maybe a few dollars, and voila; famous last words. I “googled” every variation, every combination I could think of using the words Jack Griffin, Sun-Times, and basenji, to no avail. I tried to find Sun-Times archival records online; they didn’t go back far enough. Desperate, I contacted the 2011 Sun-Times Photo Editor for ideas; another dead end despite a nice reply saying “Sorry.” and “Good luck.” Now what? I went back to Google and tried another 101 variations of Jack Griffin, basenji, picket. Nothing. I contacted a few BCOA members who were members in 1964. Nothing. Deflated, I went back to the chat list Laura originally posted and discovered a few members of the BCOA fancy were throwing out some ideas as to what the picket could pertain to and who the people in the photographs might be. One name kept coming up, a name I was familiar with, whom I had contact with in 1999 when I was planning my first litter, Alice Bair of Sashalia basenjis. Now I just needed to find her. A hoarder of emails, I queried my computer and was able to locate an email address, albeit 11 years old. I had nothing to lose so I sent her an email. Nothing. So back to Google where I was able to find what I hoped was a current mailing address; I printed the email, snail mailed it and waited. Hello, I have purchased some old 2x2 photo negatives of the Basenji Dog Club of America picketing Jack Griffin, Sun-Times writer, and the Sun-Times Building on Feb. 27, 1964. Several people thought Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) they saw you in the pictures. Any chance you could shed some light on the reason why you all were picketing? Thanks. While waiting, hoping, praying for a reply, I revisited Google once again. This time my focus was in trying to find antique collectors who collect vintage newspapers. After what seemed like hours, I finally emailed a person who I thought might be the most helpful, and he was. While he did not collect the kind of newspaper I was looking for, he turned me on to the Library of Congress, online. A bit intimidating at first, I soon learned for the right price, there are people willing to scour the Library tombs for anything and everything. After a few emails to learn the ropes, I put in an order for one newspaper article featuring basenjis, their owners and some picket signs. It could take up to 8 weeks to see if I scored a hit. In the meantime, a reply from Alice; while Alice herself was not in attendance due to being out of state, she was notified of the picket. Apparently Mr. Griffin had not been very complimentary towards basenjis, due to their inability to bark, in a previous column. Richard and Helene Butchas, of Willow West basenjis where Alice purchased her first basenji, engineered a picket of the Sun-Times building and the rest, as they say, is history. Terrific! Thanks to Alice I had another avenue to pursue, which is exactly what I told her in my follow up thank you letter. Back to Google, now I was looking for anything related to Richard and Helen Butchas, Willow West basenjis. Sadly Richard Butchas passed away in 1985, his wife Helene in 2007. The online obituary for Helene did yield a few email addresses for three of their children. Would their email addresses still be valid, four years later? I decided to drop them a line; an hour later a reply. Linda, I will talk to the other siblings and find out details for you. Since we were all so young at the time, I was just born in 1964, and my eldest sibling in 1961, we will not have very clear memories of the situation, just what was repeated to us. 19 www.basenji.org HISTORY DETECTIVE (Continued) Picket photos from the negatives purchased on eBay. (Photos by Gene Pesek) I do know that my mom and dad were heavily involved in breeding Basenjis at that time, and that they were indeed involved in that picket. We talked about it a lot. They also did a show with the Basenjis to show people how smart they were. One of our Basenjis played the piano on the show. I will look through what I have, but unfortunately a lot of our memories were lost in a fire in 1968. I would love to get copies of anything that you have. I myself keep in touch with the Basenji rescue websites. It is my dream to one day own a Basenji again. The timing just hasn’t been right until recently. Incredible! I immediately sent along photo copies of the negatives where Maria was able to identify her parents in several. With promises of actual copies, and updates of anything I learn from the Library of Congress, I once again set about waiting. A few weeks later, just as I started to forget, pay dirt! The researchers at the Library of Congress were able to locate the article which featured a few of the pictures Laura and I had purchased. Sadly the quality of the reprint was not the best though thankfully it was legible. After taking it all in, I realized there was still one missing piece, hinted at in the reprint; the original piece that set the whole picket into motion. Hmmm, back to the Library..... Joyce Boehm, Ericonji Basenji (woman on right with tri-color basenji) A transcription of the editorial, about the picket, that was printed in the Sun-Times. Editorial Chicago Sun-Times, Friday, February 28, 1964 We Were Picketed The Sun-Times has aroused the passions of a special interest group. We have offended, for mercy’s sake, the devoted breeders and lovers of a type of dog known as– hold it now–the “basenji.” The instrument of this grave offense was one Jack R. Griffin, a gentle sort of man who writes knowingly about ungentle sports, such as hockey, for the Sun-Times. On Tuesday Griffin wrote less than two score lines of mild fun about a man who owns a basenji, an African hunting dog, famous for its inability to bark. We were picketed. By the champions of the “Barkless, odorless, intelligent, witty, fun-loving, property-conscious” basenji—(preceding characteristics furnished by basenji owners). The basenji is an old type of dog. It reputedly did its non-barking in the palaces of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt. It has been recently introduced, so our dictionary says, to the United States as a pet. It doesn’t bark but it does manage some vocal acrobatics with yipes, yodels and growls. We regret that the advocates of the terrier-like African dog are angry. But we don’t think Griffin’s story was unreasonable; he just happens to like a dog that goes RRRUUUFFF at frequent intervals. Sports writers are apt to be like that. And when a basenji owner claims, as did the one in Griffin’s story, that a basenji is a “rare, fine thing because it cannot bark,” Griffin has the right to hold the opinion (as we do) that such a quality would be a good thing in a woman but what is so wonderful about it in a dog? Jack Griffin (right) with one of the basenjis from the picket. Joyce Boehm (left w/tri), Jack Griffin (center), Helen Butchas (right). (Photos by Gene Pesek) Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 20 www.basenji.org Chicago Sun-Times, Friday, February 28, 1964 Our Jack Barks For The Basenjis In last Tuesday’s column, Jack R. Griffin reflected on the inability of the basenji hound to bark. This touched a tender spot in basenji lovers who descended on The Sun-Times with a picket line Thursday noon. This is Griffin’s account or his hour with the basenji pickets. BY JACK R. GRIFFIN It’s terrifying, I mean all those basenjis just standing there, staring reproachfully at you, and not saying a word. Look I didn’t really...well all I said in last Tuesday’s column was basenjis can’t bark. I still insist that’s fine quality in a wife, but I had to compound the matter and reflect publicly that it might have a lesser value in a dog. And no matter what else you heard, a basenji is a dog. That tore the hole in the dike. They took to the quill. And they came from Wisconsin and Indiana and Illinois, basenji lovers had arisen. And I couldn’t get into the SunTimes and Daily News Building Thursday because there were all these silent, reproachful basenjis marching up and down, dragging basenji lovers behind them. They carried picket signs proclaiming such retaliatory remarks as “Jack Griffin Is Unfair to Basenjis” and “This Is a Basenji, Not a Doughnut.” Now I never came right out and said... “Maybe basenjis can’t bark,” said Mrs. Clyde Sweet of 4045 Marshall, Gary “but they’re not mute. They yodel.” They what? “They yodel,” Mrs. Sweet repeated. “When you come home at night they meet you at the door and they yodel.” I suppose after a hard day at the office if you came home and there was basenji yodeling in Congolese at you it might splash up the evening. “And Amber plays the piano,” said someone back in the pack of pickets. Who in the world is Amber? “Amber is a basenji,” came the sharp and clear reply, “that plays the piano.” Oh, come on now. Let’s try to keep this thing on... “Basenjis,” said Richard Butcha of Willow Springs, “roamed the halls of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt. They were aristocrats then, as they are aristocrats now.” Nobody suggested that... “They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs known to man,” said Butcha. “Even back to prehistory, they stood by the side of man. And you had to.... No, I did not. I just made that one crack and now I want... “They lived for centuries in the darkest of Africa — in the Congo and Sudan,” said Butcha. “And they were a friend of man there.” OK, OK. I know about that. I just want to... “Look at that,” said Butcha, and he pointed to 3 year-old Jonathan Carroll of Lyons, who was as reproachful and as silent as the basenji by his side. Master Carroll was struggling in the cold wind with a sign that poignantly proclaimed: “I Love My Basenji.” “Doesn’t that get to you?” said Butcha. Sure it does. And I want to... “How can you look at a little fellow like that — the basenji, I mean,” said Butcha, “and not have your heart go out to him? How could you do what you did?” Well I never really … “Did you want to say something?” asked Butcha. “Speak up.” Yes, I do. I want to say that I love all the basenjis in the world, including The Congo and the Upper Sudan. And furthermore… “Did you learn anything about basenjis today?” asked Butcha. I certainly did. I know one thing surely: Maybe basenjis can’t bark, but their owners’ sure can. I accept defeat. I, too, can love a basenji. Curly-tailed basenjis give the silent treatment to Sun-Times writer Jack Griffin as he explains there was nothing personal in his comments on the non barking species. (Special thanks to BCOA member, Laura Gilchrist for providing this photo to the Bulletin.) Griffin makes his peace with a basenji as the dogs and their owners picket in front of the SunTimes and Daily News Building. (Photos by Gene Pesek) A transcription of Jack Griffin’s article about the picket, including the original photos that appeared in it. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 21 www.basenji.org Chicago Sun-Times, Tuesday, February 25, 1964 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Dog Without A Bark? You Can Have Him BY JACK R. GRIFFIN There was this guy who had a basenji, which is not catching although it is rather rare. A basenji is an African hound which cannot talk. “No, no,” the man said, “you do not understand. Dogs do not talk.” What do you mean dogs don’t talk? They had one on television the other night that would have spellbound Zsa Zsa Gabor. Pierre the expensive poodle talks. It’s just that I don’t understand French and we never get together. “Talking I’m not talking about,” the man said. “A basenji is a rare, fine thing because it cannot bark.” What’s so wonderful about them? Now, that might be a pretty good invention for wives, but I can’t see where it has any value for dogs. Let’s look at it this way: You come home and the dog comes out to meet you, and what do you expect? You expect him to wag his tail and bark, that what you expect. A dog without a bark, is like a doughnut without a hole in the center. The guy left. I suppose he was angry. What a way to start the day. A transcription of Jack Griffin’s original article - which set the whole thing in motion. Picket photos from the negatives purchased on eBay. (Photos by Gene Pesek) Top: Joyce Boehm (Ericonji Basenji) center, holding tri-color basenji Bottom: Jack Griffin (left), Helen Butchas (center), Richard Butchas (right) Top: Jack Griffin (2nd from right), Richard Butchas,Willow West Basenjis (right of Jack Griffin) Bottom: Joyce Boehm (far left); Jack Griffin (center); Helen Butchas (right of Jack Griffin) Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 22 www.basenji.org Results EXtra! xTRA! BCOA 2011 National Specialty NEW CHAMPION! August 10, 2011 Saratoga (NY) Kennel Club GCH Eldorado’s Akuaba One More Time x Ch. Eldorado’s Akuaba With One Look, JC Ch. Akuaba N Eldorado Xtra Special Edition Breeders: Eldorado Basenjis Sheila Lund & Pamela Geoffroy; Akuaba Basenjis - Susan Coe Handlers: Michael Work & Stacy Snyder-Work Owner: Felice M. Lang Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) LOUESSE! Louesse pictured going Best Puppy in Show. Louesse took several Breed wins over Specials on his way to his title. 23 www.basenji.org BCOA 2011 National Specialty AGILITY TRIAL By Susan Cook, Agility Chair • Photos by Clay Bunyard This year one of our 2011 Basenji National events – Agility - was held at the Manitowoc Kennel Club all breed agility trial on Sunday, September 18th. The entry consisted of ten basenjis and eight incredibly optimistic handlers. The teams were as follows: Basenji Handler Color Sex Age Jada Jan Cook Rusty Jan Cook Aubrey Standard Class JWW Class Brindle F Red/White M 5.8 Exec A Exec A 9.8 Open Open Susan Cook Red/White F 9.8 Exec A Exec A Arrow Susan Cook Black/White Kaper Belinda Kaufman Red/White M 5.1 Open Open M 11.8 Exec B Preferred Exec B Preferred Bakari Carol Kuna Black/White F 6 Open Open Miranda Lisa Marshall Tri-color Whistler Jeff Slonaker Red/White F 7.8 Open Open M 10.8 Open Open Chili Pat Wand Red/white F 7.8 Open Open Sonar Sally Wuornos Tri-color M 3.8 Open Exec A O ur team T-shirts provided the highlight of the Aubrey and Susan were first and they completed the event. The picture below shows the basenji team course without any faults, but were 22 seconds over time. Jada and Burl Cavanaugh, the Trial Chairman. His and Jan went next. They also completed the course without honorary basenji shirt brought him good luck. Burl and error, but the timer didn’t work. The increasing wind kept his dog double Q’d on Sunday. These lovely T-shirts were interfering with the timer. Because the judge could see that designed by Belinda Kaufman and show a dozen basenjis Jada and Jan were moving quickly, Jan was given the option playing on the six pieces of agility equipment with a “no of accepting the standard course time, or rerunning for time. bark” sign on the sleeve; I think Easy decision!! The last basenji she’s seen basenjis in agility acin excellent standard class was tion before. The bright yellow Kaper who ran in Excellent T-shirts made us stand out in B Standard 12-inch preferred. the crowd, and it was fun beHe finished with great speed, ing asked questions about babut unfortunately, two faults. senjis by the other people at In excellent classes, you have the trial. Once I looked up and to run faultless. noticed everyone walking the The Excellent Jumpers open course was on the Basenji with Weaves (JWW) classes ran Team! The Open Standard class next, but Jada, Aubrey, Sonar consisted of 11 dogs of which 7 and Kaper all failed to qualify. were basenjis. Kaper was the closest to qualifying; running the course in a The trial was held outdoors in very nicely maintained fast 2.91 yards per second, but rings. The weather seemed to they had one refusal and one Top row L–R: Sally Wuornos, Lisa Marshall, Carol Kuna, Burl off course. In excellent classes, be cooperating as the Excellent Cavanaugh, Jeff Slonaker. Bottom row L–R: Pat Wand, Susan Cook, Jan Cook, Belinda Kaufman you have to run faultless. A dogs ran the Standard course. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 24 www.basenji.org Miranda and Lisa Marshall Bakari (Carol Kuna’s dog) Tension was mounting as the last basenji class of the day began. Six basenjis were left to run: Rusty, Whistler, Miranda, Chili, Arrow and Bakari. By this time, the wind was really blowing and the pop-ups were in danger of blowing away. Jan Cook and Rusty Then the big class of Open Standard 16inch dogs ran with seven basenjis in this class. Everyone thought Whistler and Jeff would qualify but with the refusal at the last jump and a time of 7 seconds over the course time, their score was 81. You need an 85 to earn a qualifying score (Q). By this time, the wind was picking up, causing more distractions for the basenjis. The only other basenji to almost qualify was Arrow. Susan and Arrow ran only 5 seconds over time, but Arrow refused the first and last jumps making their score 80. Maybe if his Mom had watched him instead of the timer, things would have turned out differently. LOL! Tension was mounting as the last basenji class of the day began. Six basenjis were left to run: Rusty, Whistler, Miranda, Chili, Arrow and Bakari. By this time, the wind was really blowing and the pop-ups were in danger of blowing away. Arrow went first since he had to go over to the Manitowoc Expo for obedience. Arrow ran well with one fault but unfortunately his time was too slow. The next closest almost qualifier was Rusty and Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Jan with good speed at 2.25 yards per second, but unfortunately they had 3 refusals and you are allowed only one in the open class. So with 20 runs of basenjis there was one qualifying team, Jada and Jan Cook! Thank goodness we had a basenji to give all the awards to! Jan was in a hurry to get home so she didn’t take a picture with Jada and all the “loot”. By the way, Arrow did earn a leg in Beginning Novice A obedience later that day. Carol Kuna also ran her 8 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Boston, in the agility trial. Boston qualified in both his runs on Saturday, but knocked down a bar on Sunday. Of the ten basenjis entered in agility, all but three were also entered in Obedience and/or Rally. Basenjis are such intelligent dogs! Just get out there and train and have fun. Sally Wuornos and Sonar Jeff Slonaker and Whistler 25 www.basenji.org Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 26 www.basenji.org BASENJI CLUB OF AMERICA 2011 NATIONAL SPECIALTY SEPTEMBER 20–25, 2011 MANITOWOC WISCONSIN FULL COVERAGE OF THE ANNUAL BCOA HEADLINE EVENT PHOTOS BY GEORGE WOODARD Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 27 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty • Sophie Ch. Ankhu No Introduction Needed Ch. SugrShaq-Ankhu No Holds Barred x Ch. Ankhu Steel Magnolia Sophie earns a Group 3 her first weekend out as a special under judge Kalen Dumke. Always breeder-owner handled • Carrie Jones, Ankhu Basenjis Hopefully expecting puppies out of multiple group winning Ch. Ankhu Promises in the Dark and by DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC, LCX, TT, SGRC, ORC, LCM, VB. www.ankhubasenjis.com Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 28 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Tuesday, September 20 Obedience Tuesday, September 20 Judge: Ed Haas Rally Judge: Ed Haas Photo by Susan & Lennah, LLC Basenji RALLY EXCELLENT Basenjis, Rally Excellent B 1/96 FC Solar Kasai Celestial Dancer, SC NA RAE. Breeder: Linda M. Lutman, Iris M. Craven. Owner: Elizabeth M. Lundell. 2/92 DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper, CD MC MX MXJ AXP AJP OF RAE5. Breeder: Dallas Hunt. Owner: Belinda Kaufman. 3/87 DC Tammen’s Can’t Touch This SC RE NA NAJ. Breeder: Laura Gilchrist. Owner: Susan Cook & Laura Gilchrist. 4/83 DC Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming SC RE OA OAJ. Breeder: Michelle Gahgan. Owner: Susan Cook, Michelle Gahgan. Basenji RALLY ADVANCED High in Trial: GCH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave, RE, NA, OAJ BASENJI OPEN OBEDIENCE Basenjis, Open A Obedience NQ CH Reveille Bells And Whistles. Breeder: Suzanne La Croix & Damara Bolté. Owner: Jeffrey P Slonaker, Scott S Slonaker. Basenjis, Rally Advanced B 1/98 DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper, CD MC MX MXJ AXP AJP OF RAE5. Breeder: Dallas Hunt. Owner: Belinda Kaufman. 2/96 DC Tammen’s Can’t Touch This SC RE NA NAJ. Breeder: Laura Gilchrist. Owner: Susan Cook & Laura Gilchrist. 3/91 FC Solar Kasai Celestial Dancer, SC NA RAE. Breeder: Linda M. Lutman, Iris M. Craven. Owner: Elizabeth M. Lundell. 4/91 DC Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming SC RE OA OAJ. Breeder: Michelle Gahgan. Owner: Susan Cook, Michelle Gahgan. Basenjis, Rally Advanced A 1/92 CH Sonbars Dann Braknalltherules, RN. Breeder: Dorothy Ann Collette. Owner: Laura Caldwell. BASENJI NOVICE OBEDIENCE Basenji RALLY NOVICE Basenjis, Novice B Obedience 1/HT/ GCH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave, RE, NA, OAJ. Breeder/Owner: 191.0 Sally & Kari Wuornos. 2/187.0 Sonbar’s Autumn Velveteen Vixen. Breeder: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. Owner: Mary & Gary Langula, Sally Wuornos. Basenjis, Novice A Obedience NQ DC Tammen’s Can’t Touch This SC RE NA NAJ. Breeder: Laura Gilchrist. Owner: Susan Cook, Laura Gilchrist. NQ DC Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming SC RE OA OAJ. Breeder: Michelle Gahgan. Owner: Susan Cook, Michelle Gahgan. Basenjis, Rally Novice A 1/100 CH Arendahl’s Carnival Night JC NA. Breeder: Lisa & Amy Marshall, Michelle Gahgan. Owner: Lisa & Amy Marshall. 2/94 Kiroja Loving Every Minute. Breeder: Kelli Harmon. Owner: Jan Cook & Andy Hayek. BASENJI BEGINNER NOVICE Basenjis, Beginner Novice B Obedience 1/198.0 DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper, CD MC MX MXJ AXP AJP OF RAE5. Breeder: Dallas Hunt. Owner: Belinda Kaufman. 2/196.5 FC Solar Kasai Celestial Dancer, SC NA RAE. Breeder: Linda M. Lutman, Iris M. Craven. Owner: Elizabeth M. Lundell. BASENJI VETERAN Basenjis, Veteran Obedience 1/181.0 DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper, CD MC MX MXJ AXP AJP OF RAE5. Breeder: Dallas Hunt. Owner: Belinda Kaufman. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Basenji RALLY RELAY Basenjis, Rally Relay 1/96 CH Sonbars Dann Braknalltherules, RN. Breeder: Dorothy Ann Collette. Owner: Laura Caldwell. 1/96 GCH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave, RE, NA, OAJ. Breeder/Owner: Sally & Kari Wuornos. 1/96 Ch. Sonbar’s Nifty Natalie RE. Breeder: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. Owner: Diana Dickhausen, Sally Wuornos. 2/85 CH Arendahl’s Carnival Night JC NA. Breeder: Lisa & Amy Marshall, Michelle Gahgan. Owner: Lisa & Amy Marshall. 2/85 DC Tammen’s Can’t Touch This SC RE NA NAJ. Breeder: Laura Gilchrist. Owner: Susan Cook, Laura Gilchrist. 2/85 FC Solar Kasai Celestial Dancer, SC NA RAE. Breeder: Linda M. Lutman, Iris M. Craven. Owner: Elizabeth M. Lundell. 29 www.basenji.org BCOA 2011 National Specialty ASFA Trial AND JC Tests By Karla Schreiber, Field Trial Chair • Photos by George Woodard A heartfelt “thank you” to everybody who worked at or attended the BCOA 2011 National Specialty ASFA trial and JC tests! We were blessed with decent weather (nothing fell from the sky, at any rate!) and a gaggle of great-running hounds. T hirty-six Basenjis participated in the ASFA event, and ten earned both legs of their JC titles. Our Best in Event was a repeat from 2010 – Sue and Bob Joyner’s DC Joy-Us Fire on The Mountain SC FCH (Micki), winning from the Field Champion stake! Congratulations to all the stake winners, placement-takers, and participants. As everybody knows, putting on a trial of any size is an exercise is coordination, cooperation and plain old hard work. This is the fourth time I’ve chaired a BCOA National Specialty field trial (‘96, ‘00, ‘04, ‘11) and each time I’ve hit the jackpot in terms of “cast and crew...” My hat is off to the following folks, and to everybody who helped out on the day! Field Trial Secretary: Nora Mayfield (Nora is, simply put, a whiz with paperwork - and she has known me long enough to realize she can never let ME near the near it!) Field Clerks: Don Goodrich and Lisa Marshall (Again, two very able and experienced helpers who kept us on the straight and narrow…) Huntmasters: Connie Camp, Karla Schreiber (Connie, this is starting to look like a “sister act” [Connie has generously donated her time to work on every National trial I’ve chaired - even ‘96, when we had to spend time undoing some very special macramé....]) Lure Operators: Connie Camp, Karla Schreiber, Terry Lemberger (We kept ‘em out of the road, and nobody hit a tree - success!) Roll Call: Lisa Marshall, Pat Wand, Beth Straub, Susan Cook (Armed with nothing but a roll of TP...you protected our coursing field from drips and limps…) Paddock: Susan Smith (This is a critical job - the Paddock Master keeps the whole ball of wax in motion with her trusty bullhorn - and Susan did it in a walking cast, from a folding chair!) Trophies: Nicole and Rob Freedman (Rob was responsible for the sun dial theme for our Specialty slogan Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) “The Test of Time” and he and Nicole did a great job keeping the trophy tables stocked throughout the event) and Don Goodrich (our resident potter/trophymaker) Field set-up: Andy Hayek, Terry Lemberger, Karla Schreiber (I left my magic wand [and flying monkeys] at home - and the field refused to set itself – thanks to Andy and Terry for all the heavy lifting…) Snow Fence Brigade: Lisa Marshall, Susan Cook, Andy Hayek, Jan Cook, Terry Lemberger, Dr. Jo Thompson, Kirsten Sigrist, Connie Camp, Gale Whitehurst, Wanda Pooley, Steve & Rande Mathers, Bob & Sue Joyner, Kari Wuornos-Winger, Sally Wuornos, Laura Caldwell, Terry Fielder (Kudos to the fine men and women who put up and took down the orange snow fence...you all rock!) Judges: Kevin Carlson, Scott Hurlburt (ASFA); Scott Hurlburt, Karla Schreiber (AKC JCs) (Kevin and Scott generously judged our trial for what I’m 99% sure was something LESS than their actual expenses - THANKS guys!) Judges’ Lunch: Lisa Lemberger (Thank you for making a lunch run - something I completely forgot to set up in advance – whew!) Judges’ Gift Bags: Lisa Lemberger (The bags were terrific – chocked full of Wisconsin-themed items like cheese, sausage, etc.) Equipment Hauler Extraordinaire: Terry Lemberger (Terry shuttled the coursing equipment up to Manitowoc, procured a storage facility for it, brought it all to the field, and took it home - woot!!) And one more special thank you to all of you who ran your hounds in the trial, tests or practice, and the folks who just came out to watch. It was uplifting to see such a goodsized gallery cheering on the runners! As the old Jackson Browne song says… “You got up on your feet, and made the show!” ‘Til Next Time – Tally Ho! KARLA 30 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Wednesday, September 21 ASFA Best In Event: Micki. DC Joy-Us Fire On The Mountain SC FCH ASFA Field Trial* Judges: Kevin Carlson • Scott Hurlbert Congratulations to all! ASFA Open (12) 1 2 3 4 5 Zade. Reveille Tri To Conquer. Owner: Deborah Henning. Robin. Kugawa’s Robin the Boy Wonder. Owner: Sidney Sher, Sue Sher, Celestine Zapita, Patrick Burhhart. Remi. FC Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent SC. Owner: Sarah Smith-Falkner, Lisa Hart. Denver. South House Echelon Denver Debonnaire. Owner: Holly O’Neal, Todd O’Neal. Gotcha. FC Emerant’s Sheez Gotcha SC. Owner: Lisa Hart, Bryce Hart. ASFA Field Champion (7) 1 2 3 4 5 Micki. DC Joy-Us Fire On The Mountain SC FCH. Owner: Susan Joyner Roxie. Kiroja Hart N Soul RA SC FCH SGRC JOR. Owner: Kelli Harmon Gandina. GCH CH Taji’s Gandina Carnation FCH. Owner: Tammy McQuigg, Katie Campbell, Timothy McQuigg Keira. FC Tompkins Karibbean Treasure SC FCH GRC SOR. Owner: Heather Tompkins Boo. DC Select Rugosa Rose Bouquet MC FCH. Owner: Linda Lipford & Tracy Leonard ASFA Veteran (4) 1 2 3 Zuri. GCH DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC LCX LCM V-FCH SGRC2 ORC VB. Owner: Terry Colbert. Aubrey. DC Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming RE SC OA OAJ JOR GRC LCM V-FCH. Owner: Susan Cook, Michelle Gahgan. Bruiser. FC Tompkins Cruzin For A Bruzin MC FCH GRC ORC SOR. Owner: Heather Tompkins. Photos by George Woodard Wednesday, September 21 AKC JC Tests** Judges: Scott Hurlbert • Karla Schreiber Congratulations to eight brand new Junior Coursers! AKC Junior courser TITLES AWARDED Ellie. Dakotah’s Chantellie Lace JC. Owner: Terry Lemberger, Lisa Lemberger. 2 (tie) Stella. CH Joy-Us Stella D’Oro SC. Owner: Susan Joyner. 2 (tie) Jake. CH NRN Tonkawa Dream Catcher. Owner: Gail Kennedy & Susan Smith. 4 Natty. Sonbar’s Nifty Natalie. Owner: Diana Dickhausen, Sally Wuornos. 5 Eshu. Chili’s Magic Eshu of Kita. Owner: Pat Wand. Chloe. Miss Chloe Murray. Owner: Eileen Murray Gandina. GCH CH Taji’s Gandina Carnation. Owner: Tammy McQuigg, Katie Campbell, Timothy McQuigg Henry. Flutesong’s I’m Henry the 8th I Am. Owner: Nancy Craige Jade. Rafikis Fancy Colors. Owner: Tami Neargarth, Michelle Gahgan Junior. Dafina Rafikis Devilish Driver. Owner: Tami Neargarth KUMA. Dakotah’s Kuma Cum-Laude. Owner: Rande K & Steve R. Mathers Quianna. GCH CH Undercover Meisterhaus Hi Ho Quianna By Signet. Owner: Gale N. Whitehurst, A. Tad Brooks, Janice Harrison Sarah. Dafina Rafikis Brightman. Owner: Tami Neargarth *Subject to ASFA confirmation **Subject to AKC confirmation ASFA Single (13) 1 Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 31 www.basenji.org BCOA 2011 National Specialty ELEMENTS COMPETITION By Clay Bunyard • Photos by George Woodard Best Trick To kick off the events on Wednesday evening, a Best Trick competition was held prior to the ELEMENTS Educational Exhibition. T he surprise guest judge for Best Trick was the Mayor of Manitowoc, Justin Nickels, who incidentally is also one of the youngest mayors in the U.S. (elected at 22, currently 25). Despite being a self-confessed “cat person”, Mayor Nickels got into the spirit of the event and judged the eight teams entered in the competition. In front of an enthusiastic crowd, the teams performed tricks ranging from “stick your paws in the air”, a find the treat “shell game” and returning tissues to the trash can. In the end, Mayor Nickels choose the team of Susan Cook and her dogs Arrow and Aubrey as the Best Trick of the evening with their dueling tricks comedy routine. Best Trick Judge: Justin Nickels, Mayor of Manitowoc (8 entries) Aubrey & Arrow - “Dueling Tricks”. Owner: Susan Cook ELEMENTS Educational Exhibition The ELEMENTS Educational Exhibition was first introduced at the 2010 BCOA National Specialty in Greeley, CO as an informal and fun way to learn more about the basenji breed standard. A nalogous to a “parts” class competition, the focus of the event is on the individual “elements” of the breed standard which are broken out into separate classes. Breeder judges from across the country were selected (and kept secret until the time of the event) for the challenging task of focusing in and judging only one aspect of the dogs in front of them. Exhibitors were free to enter a dog in any of the seven classes which resulted in a total of 40 dogs entered in the competition for 135 individual class entries. The competition was broken down into two parts, starting with a round-robin judging at seven different judging stations to narrow the pool of dogs for each class down to the six highest scoring finalists (via numerical scoring). While not necessarily spectator friendly, the round robin had a significant time-saving advantage for accommodating the large number of entries and allowed the entire event to be completed in about two hours. The judges then re-examined the finalists and made the 1st-4th placements for their particular Element. Following the placements, the judges gave their perspective on the Element they evaluated and explained their placements to the audience. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 32 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Wednesday, September 21 Elements Exhibition Size, Proportion & Substance Judge: Sandy Beaudoin (16 entries) 1 Rank Name 1st Wakan Patriot Dream 2 CH Meisterhaus Kiroja Kiss N Tell 3 DC Jadaka Signet Excellent Adventure SC 4th GCH DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC LCX SCGRC2 ORC LCM VFCh VB nd rd Photos by George Woodard Head Judge: Pat Marshall (28 entries) 2 Rank Name Hindquarters Judge: Karen Hutchison (17 entries) 5 Rank Name 1 Flutesong’s I’m Henry the 8th I Am 1st Sonbar’s Zfor Zorro 2 Emerant’s Heez Born to be Wild JC 2 GCH DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC LCX SCGRC2 ORC LCM VFCh VB 3 Meisterhaus Signet One Way Or Another 3 Batman the Dark Knight 4th GCH ‘Tis-A Arumbec’s Circle of Life 4th Flutesong’s I’m Henry the 8th I Am st nd rd Neck, Topline, Body Judge: Wanda Pooley (17 entries) nd rd 3 Rank Name Coat & Color Judge: Katie Campbell (21 entries) Rank Name 1 Flutesong’s I’m Henry the 8th I Am 1st Dakotah’s Kuma Cum-Laude 2 DC Jadaka National Security SC FCh 2 SweCh Dipop Red Dancer 3 Am GCH UKC BIS CH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave RE NA OAJ 3 CH UnderCover Meisterhaus Nadia by AB 4th CH UnderCover Meisterhaus Nadia by AB 4th Wakan Patriot Dream st nd rd Forequarters Judge: Carol Webb (18 entries) Rank Name 6 nd rd 4 Gait Judge: Gale Whitehurst (18 entries) 7 Rank Name 1 DC Jadaka’s Independent Spirit SC SGRC ORC FCh VB 1st Laurel S’Salways Mister Wonderful 2 Laurel S’Salways Mister Wonderful 2 GCH DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC LCX SCGRC2 ORC LCM VFCh VB 3 Batman the Dark Knight 3 Sonbar’s Vigilent Valkyre at Cynosure 4th Raven Rock N Karnak’s All that Jazz 4th Flutesong’s I’m Henry the 8th I Am st nd rd Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) nd rd 33 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Thursday, September 22 Sweepstakes Judge: Debbie Hauri Photos by George Woodard Basenji sweepstakes puppy Competition Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 6-9) Dogs 1/OSS Sonbar’s Zfor Zorro. Breeder: Jon Curby & Sally Wuornos. Owner: Sally Wuornos. 2 New World As You Like It. Breeder: Karla Schreiber. Owner: Nicole Freedman & Robert Freedman. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 9-12) Red & White Dogs 1 Laurel’s S’Simply Goes Too Far. Breeder/Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. 2 Sonbar’s Xactlyas Xpected. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. 3 Annandael’s Land of Nod. Breeder: Danielle Johnston. Owner: Benjamin Palmer, Danielle Johnston. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 9-12) AOAC Dogs 1 Meisterhaus No Nonsense. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks. Owner: Sherri Heichelbech. 2 Joy-Us Move It On Over. Breeder/Owner: Susan Joyner. 3 Flutesong’s Imagine. Breeder: Nancy Craigie. Owner: Nancy Craigie, Penny Lee. 4 Reveille One For The Money. Breeder: Damara Bolte, Jane Lodge. Owner: Damara Bolté, Jane Lodge, Kelly Wisch. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 12-18) Dogs 1 Raven Rock N Country Karnak. Breeder: Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Owner: Brittney Smith, Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Bred-By-Exhibitor) Dogs 1 Kazor’s Take Me All The Way. Breeder/Owner: Carol A. Webb. 2 AB Rough Rider To UnderCover. Breeder: Wanda K. Pooley. Owner: Gale N. Whitehurst, Connie L. Camp, W. Pooley, D. Mizzoni. 3 GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin. Breeder: Julie & Kathy Jones. Owner: Julie & Kathy Jones, Chua Ming Kok. 4 Nuttinbut-Undercover Frasier. Breeder/Owner: Janice O. Harrison, Gale N. Whitehurst. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 6-9) Bitches 1 Arubmec’s This Is It At Itapuca. Breeder: Patricia E. Cembura. Owner: Savio P. Steele. 2 Mariah’s Essence Of Cool. Breeder/Owner: Christopher & Maria Clecak. 3 Kibushi MV This Time For Africa. Breeder: Jon Curby. Owner: Kelly Wisch, Jon Curby, Max Krainer, Joyce Wilkinson. 4 Kazor’s Try’n Top Me. Breeder/Owner: Carol A. Webb. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 9-12) Red & White Bitches 1 Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. 2 Meisterhaus Signet One Way or Another. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks, Joseph A. Hurt, Ciara Cassell, Brenda Cassell. Owner: A. Tad Brooks. 3 Meisterhaus Neon Nights. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks. Owner: Joe Stewart, A. Tad Brooks. 4 Karnak’s Trixie Luna Blue Moon. Breeder: Karen Hutchison. Owner: Matt & Felicia Boyer, Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 9-12) AOAC Bitches Berimo N Taji Zenyatta. Breeder/Owner: Pat Marshall & 1 Katie Campbell. Meisterhaus Neverwinter Nights. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks. 2 Owner: Lisa Stewart, A. Tad Brooks. 3 Starfyre’s Tri A Lil’ Pizzazz. Breeder/Owner: Denise Searcy & Kathy Grayson. Illusion’s Dark Moon Rising. Breeder/Owner: Bob & Terry Reed. 4 Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Puppy 12-18) Bitches 1 Raven Rock N Karnak’s All That Jazz. Breeder/Owner: Karen Terry & Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Bred-By-Exhibitor) Bitches 1/BISS Kazor’s Mak’n My Way. Breeder/Owner: Carol A. Webb. 2 Laurel S’Simply Shocking Sabrina. Breeder/Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. 3 Meisterhaus Signet One ‘N Only. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks, Joseph A. Hurt, Ciara Cassell, Brenda Cassell. Owner: A. Tad Brooks, Melanie Pierce. 4 Taji’s Chock Full O’Moxie. Breeder: Katie Campbell. Owner: Katie Campbell, Samantha & Todd Roshak. 34 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Thursday, September 22 Sweepstakes (continued) Judge: Debbie Hauri Photos by Susan & Lennah, LLC Best in Sweepstakes: Kazor’s Mak’n My Way Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes: Sonbar’s Zfor Zorro Best in Sweepstakes Veteran: CH Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes Veteran: CH Laurel B’Ki L’Dashiell Do It Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 35 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Thursday, September 22 Sweepstakes (continued) Judge: Debbie Hauri Basenji sweepstakes veteran Competition Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 7-9 years) Dogs 1/OSV CH Laurel B’Ki L’Dashiell Do It. Breeder: Alan & Linda Dietrich, Laura Mae Hesse. Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. 2 CH Starfyre’s Tu Hansum At Jambo. Breeder: Denise Searcy. Owner: Rocky Ruland, Denise Searcy. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 9-11 years) Dogs 1 CH Jerlin-SS General Powell. Breeder: Linda K Ehlers, Ruth Trunita Miller. Owner: Linda K Ehlers. 2 CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara Natural. Breeder: Carol A. Webb, Lamar Stamm, Susan Howard. Owner: Carol A. Webb, Felicia M. Cashin. 3 CH Berimo African War Paint. Breeder: Pat Marshall. Owner: Judith Glass, Pat Marshall. 4 CH Reveille Bells And Whistles. Breeder: Suzanne La Croix & Damara Bolté. Owner: Jeffrey P Slonaker, Scott S Slonaker. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 11-13 years) Dogs 1 CH Illusion’s Rio Grande Of Dune. Breeder/Owner: Bob & Terry Reed, Douglas Joy. 2 Mankia’s Kero Matata. Breeder/Owner: Lynn & Dennis Arrand. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 13+ yrs) Dogs 1 CH Nyanga’s Star Of Kidibu SC. Breeder: Roger & Jodie Cunningham, Tracie & J. Keith Nichols, MD. Owner: Suzanne La Croix, Geoffrey Barker. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 7-9 years) Bitches 1/BISV CH Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC. Breeder: Sue Kite, Jeffery Gillespie. Owner: Susan Smith, Lilia Augustine, Katie Campbell . 2 CH Ankhu Steel Magnolia. Breeder/Owner: Caryn & Michael Jones. 3 CH MEISTERHAUS KIROJA KISS N TELL RA JC NA NAJ. Breeder: A Tad Brooks. Owner: Kelli Harmon. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 9-11 years) Bitches 1 DC Ra-Shes Future View Of TuTu, JC. Breeder: Sherry Brisco. Owner: Elda R. & Tom Cross. 2 Ch. Kugawa’s Soprano Reveille. Breeder/Owner: S. Sher. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 11-13 years) Bitches 1 CH Jerlin’s Lyric In Black. Breeder: Linda K. Ehlers, Ruth Trunita Miller. Owner: Linda K. Ehlers. 2 CH Jerlin-Ankhu Patton Leather, JC. Breeder: Linda Ehlers, Ruth Trunita Miller. Owner: Caryn J. & Michael P Jones. 3 CH Kibushi Nyanga Cha Cha. Breeder: Brenda J. Cassell & Jon W. Draud, M.D.. Owner: Annette Muenter & Jon Curby. 4 CH Jerlin’s Airborne. Breeder: Linda K. Ehlers. Owner: Robert & Nicole Freedman, Linda K. Ehlers. Basenjis, Sweepstakes (Veterans 13+ yrs) Bitches 1 CH Sonbar’s Tek Elusive Target. Breeder: Sally Wuornos, Irene Allen. Owner: Eric & Terisa Kangas. 2 Mankia’s Tamu Ibilisi. Breeder: Lynn & Dennis Arrand. Owner: Lynn & Dennis Arrand, Terri Fleming, Robert Erickson. Photos by George Woodard Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 36 www.basenji.org BCOA 2011 National Specialty AFRICAN STOCK EXHIBITION by Mia Löwbeer,Yulara Basenji, Sweden • Photos by George Woodard (unless otherwise noted) First, I would like to thank all of you who made this possible, it was an experience I will never forget! The BCOA who invited me, Amy who picked us up at the airport, Lisa, Beth, Heather, Judy my steward, Robert who drove us to the airport and then all of you old friends and new friends who made our stay very special! Thank you! Best of Opposite Sex ASE: SONBAR’S ZFOR ZORRO I felt very honoured to be invited to judge the Africans and I looked forward to it very much. I was very pleased I got to see the new imports from 2011 as well, 5 of them. They will all contribute in their own way to the population and I hope we all will be able to make wise and intelligent decisions to what to breed them to in the future. In came the puppies and I must say I was very pleased with them and especially the ½ Africans. I was impressed! The head of my winner was gorgeous and she was so well put together and looked square and high on the legs. My BOS puppy was ¼ New African and immediately you see the influence from our “domestic” lines. An interesting observation I had was, that some of them were a little different, a lot of very loose skin, a little lower on leg and longer in body and a little heavier. After I have read the catalogue, I realized they were from a little different area compared to those from the more northern part of DR Congo. An area with dense jungle and there it is better to be lower on leg, as well as loose skin, to be able to run Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Photo by Monica Massih through the dense vegetation instead of the northern ones there it also is savannah and semi jungle, where you need to have longer legs to be fast enough to hunt the game. It was lovely to see the amount of wrinkle some of them had. So much needed today in the breed. It will be very interesting to see the result when they are mixed in with the “domestic” population. My adult winner has so much breed type, lovely head, square and high on legs with an easy movement. And was I pleased to see that he has the same mother as my BOB puppy. My BOS adult had so much quality as well with a lovely shoulder and upper arm and I discovered she was a Champion! It was fantastic to be honoured to be part of the Africans and I really think they have a future in the breed, they have so much to offer and again we have to make intelligent choices when we breed them and see to it as a breed not to our own egos.We have a breed to preserve for the future and the effort to bring dogs from Congo should be very much encouraged. Thanks again! 37 www.basenji.org Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 38 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Photos by Susan & Lennah, LLC Thursday, September 22 African Stock Exhibition Judge: Mia Löwbeer AFRICAN STOCK Exhibition - PUPPY ¼ AF Puppy Dog 1/BOSPSONBAR’S ZFOR ZORRO. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos. 2 KIBUSHI KAYODE TO DEERFIELD. Breeder: Jon Curby, Sally Wuornos. Owner: Karla Rehfeldt, Tina Rehfeldt. ½ AF Puppy Dog 1 NEW WORLD AS YOU LIKE IT. Breeder: Karla Schreiber. Owner: Nicole & Robert Freedman. Full AF Puppy Dog 1 AVONGARA MOSES OF IMMEASURABLE WORTH. Breeder: Heidi York. Owner: Vaughn & Colleen Spears. ½ AF Puppy Bitches 1/BP KIBUSHI POPPY OF YAMBOKA. Breeder/Owner: Jon Curby. 2 KIBUSHI MV THIS TIME FOR AFRICA. Breeder: Jon Curby. Owner: Kelly Wisch, Jon Curby, Max Krainer, Joyce Wilkinson. 3 NEW WORLD MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Breeder/Owner: Karla Schreiber. 4 ISTARI NEW WORLD TEMPEST. Breeder: Karla Schreiber. Owner: Kirsten Sigrist. Full AF Puppy Bitches 1 LUKURU CONSTELLATION PEGASUS. Breeder: Jo Thompson. Owner: Robert Freedman, Nicole Freedman, Jo Thompson. Best Puppy ASE: KIBUSHI POPPY OF YAMBOKA AFRICAN STOCK EXHIBITION - ADULT ¼ AF Dogs 1 DC JADAKA NATIONAL SECURITY SC FCh. Breeder: Janice Kahl, Jon Curby. Owner: David Kahl, Janice Kahl. 2 WAKAN PATRIOT DREAM. Breeder: Toni Ackerman. Owner: Elizabeth M. Lundell. 3 DC JADAKA’S INDEPENDENT SPIRIT SC, SCRC, ORC, FCh, VB. Breeder: Janice Kahl, Jon Curby. Owner: Terry Colbert. ½ AF Dog 1/BA KIBUSHI THE ORACLE. Breeder/Owner: Jon Curby. ¼ AF Bitches 1 VIENTO’S DELITE FANTASTIC. Breeder/Owner: Betty Jo Bradshaw. ½ AF Bitches 1/BOSACH ELDORADO’S BARCODE. Breeder: Sheila Lund, Pamela Geoffroy. Owner: Terry Cox Fiedler. Veteran Bitches 1 BIF REVEILLE UNIQUE EDITION. Breeder:/Owner: Suzanne La Croix, Damara Bolté. Best Adult ASE: KIBUSHI THE ORACLE Best of Opposite Sex Adult ASE: CH ELDORADO’S BARCODE Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 39 www.basenji.org BCOA 2011 National Specialty CONFORMATION CRITIQUES By Lisa Tyler, Judge – 2011 Regular Classes • Photos by George Woodard (unless otherwise noted) Back in 2008, I was thrilled and delighted to be elected to judge this show and after much anticipation the reality did not disappoint. I I found quite a few understand that the hounds that I would like class entries were to have seen a little more down somewhat, unflesh on. My winners were derstandable given the all just nicely covered so state of the economy that the ribs could be felt worldwide at the moment, but not seen. Pliant, flexbut the quality on the ible skin was not by any whole was pretty high. In means common and I the males a fair sprinkling wonder how many judges of top class animals, a good know to check for it. Tri solid ‘middle’ of decent and brindle markings usuquality and only a few that ally good and clear, and were disappointing. In the 2011 BCOA National Specialty Best of Breed, GCh Meisterhaus Dazzle ‘n’ Daze it was a pleasure for me bitch classes, there were Photo by Terry Cox Fiedler to note the multicoloured nature of my final winners, with more of those really high class ones; this was reflected in the brindles going BOB, RWD and RWB, blacks taking SD and very good entry of specials as well, and a higher proportion AoMs as did several of the tricolours. I was struck by the of those coveted AoMs went to bitches. amount of preparation that some had clearly had. As a judge, Some observations on the entry as a whole; profile one can only assess what is in front of one in the ring, and movement was generally excellent, much better than I am it is not my job to inspect the contents of grooming boxused to seeing; and there were only a few that weren’t good es! But I hope our breed never becomes one that generally going away. However, clean front movement was a lot harder needs more than a light tidy and a touch of chalk. to find; while only a few were really untidy, a degree of toe I was pleased to see that, for the most part, square dogs ing in was very common and cost a few otherwise top notch were square because they were short in back and not because hounds higher awards on all three days; when a puppy does they were lacking in angles. However, a lack of ribbing was this it is unlikely to improve. Feet were generally good, again not uncommon, where sometimes chests sufficiently deep at there were a few exceptions. elbow cut away too sharply.There were a few otherwise very I was heartened to find that front assembly seemed to typy Basenjis that lacked foreleg length. be much improved from what I had observed ringside on I hope the preceding comments are taken in the spirit recent visits, and fewer hounds lacked fill in front; that tacked in which they are intended; as an outsider I was generally on, super-straight, short upper arm was rare too. Heads still more than impressed with the quality of the entry and any need work. Quite a few round and/or light eyes, long snipy minor criticism is only to pinpoint where attention might muzzles and unappealing expressions; the best heads were on need to be focused; specifically for me, on front movement a par with what can be seen in Europe but there weren’t a and heads. majority of those. Amongst the winners, I mostly had a good clean wedge and decent head planes, but not always the fine Winners Dog from the 9-12 R/W class, Laurel S’Simply detailing of wrinkle and cushions. Interesting that a number Goes Too Far, sound, well made, correct and compact, nice of those with the most typy heads came from a small number typy head and good eye shape and colour, really scored on of kennels; two of the best male heads were father and son, movement, clean as a whistle coming and going, covered the two of the best bitches, sisters. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 40 www.basenji.org Results CH. Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert Suspect ROOM Show ring WEAPON Clue BCOA 2011 National Specialty Superior side gait & lots of type Ch Sonbar’s Seventh Son of Djakomba x Ch Sonbar’s Table Talk Sonbar Basenjis Sally & Bruce Wuornos Kari Wuornos Winger Patricia Bright North Branch, MN 55056 [email protected] sonbar.homestead.com Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) NEW CHAMPION! Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert In the show ring with superior side gait & lots of type! Clue finished her Championship with 3 - 5 point majors, 2 specialty wins, 1 BB over 8 specials, all before she was 10 months old. She also won an AOM at Nationals as a move up! 41 www.basenji.org Results Zorro BCOA 2011 National Specialty Ch Kibushi’s the Oracle x Ch Sonbar’s Perfect Plan at Lacada Sonbar’s Zfor Zorro Thanks to Laura Caldwell for showing Zorro while we were in Manitowoc. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Our Newest Boy Zorro is 9/32 new African blood! He has both his majors, including a 5 point win at the all breed show the Saturday before Nationals. He was awarded BOS in BCOA Sweepstakes, thanks Debbie Hauri! He also won his classes at the Nationals. He won the Best Rear competition in Elements, 2nd in Coat. 42 www.basenji.org Results Teddy BCOA 2011 National Specialty Ch Sonbar’s Seventh Son of Djakomba x Ch Sonbar’s Table Talk Sonbar’s Xactlyas Xpected Teddy and Clue wish to congratulate their 1/2 sibs (out of Ch Sonbar’s Seventh Son of Djakomba) Laurel’s S’Simply Goes Too Far and Laurel’s S’Simply Shocking Sabrina on going WD & WB at Nationals! YEA Laura! Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Littermate to Clue Teddy has a 5 point specialty win from July. He was awarded BOS in Sweepstakes at the BCOSW Specialty in conjunction with Nationals. He also won all his classes at the Nationals. He was Reserve WD to Zorro at the all-breed show the Saturday before Nationals. We’re holding him out for some shows next summer. 43 www.basenji.org Results Sonar Sonbar Basenjis Sally & Bruce Wuornos Kari Wuornos Winger Patricia Bright North Branch, MN 55056 [email protected] sonbar.homestead.com Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) BCOA 2011 National Specialty GCH BIS UKC Ch Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave CD RE NA OAJ Our Working Dog Sonar is the litter mate to Ch Sonbar’s Seventh Son of Djakomba. He is pictured winning High in Trial at Nationals, also was awarded an AOM at Nationals. He’s my working dog, got his CD in 3 consecutive trials. Currently has 1 leg to his Open Agility and 1 leg toward his Excellent Jumpers With Weaves titles. 44 www.basenji.org Best of Breed, GCh Meisterhaus Dazzle ‘n’ Daze ground well in sidegait and just kept moving better and better as the class went on, great feet and good bone, colour good but coat a touch heavier than perfection. Reserve WD from Open Brindle, Karnak’s Raven Rock N Rollin, very elegant and stylish, good head and fine wrinkle, very clear markings and level topline, clean coming and going and a light, free action, most promising. Also in contention for Winners were: From BBE Dog, Sonbar’s Xactlyas Xpected; compact, elegant red with a pleasing well wrinkled head, level topline, clean out and back, superb long ground covering stride on the move. Croup slopes a touch. From 9-12 AOAC, Flutesong’s Imagine; substantial tri, lovely head shape with short muzzle, clean bone and good feet, level topline, strong rear, superfine coat and colour, short back. Little short in neck and not quite as good in front assembly as the winners. From Am Bred, Emerant’s Heez Got Gusto, very elegant square and short-backed b/w with a nice head and pleasing outlook, fine coat, correct angles, decent mover; would like a touch more body on him. From Open R/W, Kibushi the Oracle; surprised he is not a Ch, masculine dog with a very nice head and good front, super clean front movement, short back, good rear angulation, tail standing off back a little. Veteran Dog 7-10 years; Ch Jerlin-SS General Powell, b/w male with lovely type and outline, substantial but elegant, nice head and good front, strong rear, good depth, cov- Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Best of Opposite Sex, GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin Select Bitch, GCh DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC Winners Bitch/Best of Winners, from BBE, Laurel S’Simply Shocking Sabrina; balanced, compact r/w with a pretty head, good eye and wrinkle, fine coat and deep red colour, short back. Absolutely sound in every department, free moving and with great athleticism, she never stopped showing for a second. Litter sister to WD, she demanded the top spot and could not be denied. her as soon as I looked at her. Nice head with short muzzle, correct front assembly, level topline and strong rear with high tailset and good reach, lovely profile movement and good going away, but not quite as good in front which cost her in the challenge. From 9-12 AOAC, Berimo ‘n Taji Zenyatta; most attractive B/W with a very nice outline and overall type, moved very well when she settled to it, good front and pleasing outlook, correct rear, most promising. From 2nd in BBE, Taji’s Chock Full o’Moxie; oozed Basenji type with lovely feminine head, fine bone, superb coat colour and texture, good feet, lovely profile movement, correctly angled rear. Just needs to fill a little more in front. From Open R/W, Meisterhaus Signet Hell or High Water; upstanding bitch, very typy and with a super outline; good front assembly, strong driving rear, moved very well when she relaxed. From 12-18, Raven Rock n Karnak’s All That Jazz; petite and feminine red, nice head and good coat and colour, moved very nicely, good feet and fine bone. Reserve WB from 6-9 Puppy, Songwe’s Rock Star Legend; well marked light brindle, very feminine with a very nice attractive head and excellent wrinkle and earset. Excellent front with good forechest, good feet, deep chest and good heartroom, clean coming towards me which won her RWB. Veteran Bitch 7-10 years; Ch Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC; what a fantastic mover this tri bitch still is; absolutely effortless ground covering stride, clean both ends, could balance a glass on her topline and she has superb tri markings and a very nice head, still in strong contention with the top bitches. Also in contention for Winners were: From 9-12 R/W, Meisterhaus Signet One ‘n Only; perfection stacked and I liked Veteran Bitch 10+ years; Ch Jerlin’s Lyric in Black, stylish well constructed b/w with a very nice head, still an excellent mover all ered ground really well on the move. Veteran Dog 10+ years; Ch Berimo African Warpaint, compact b/w who scored on his free light movement, not showing his age at all, correctly made and made the best of what he has got. Field Trial Dog; GCh DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC, LCX, r/w with exceptionally good head shape and almond eyes, level topline, good clean front and strong wellmuscled rear, short back, slightly longer coat. Impressive that he is also the sire of the second and third, those performance genes are clearly being passed on! 45 www.basenji.org Select Dog: Ch Kasendo-Tutu Special Agent Gibbs, this ultra sound b/w is not a showy dog and really needs to have hands on to appreciate fully, when you realise how correct he is. Good clean front and feet with correct front assembly, level topline and strong rear, ample body, correctly shaped head, perhaps a little light in eye. In superb show condition with superfine coat, sound as a bell on the move. Congratulations to all the winners! round, very well preserved and liked her a lot. Field Trial Bitch, DC Epic’s Accidental Magic SC: attractive tri bitch who looked very stylish going around, good coat and colour, nice head, strong front, competitive. Awards of Merit: GCh AB-Rafiki the Icon of Cool: the consummate showman, this very stylish tri never misses a beat, beautiful masculine head with perfect earset, crested neck into good front, rock solid topline and highset tail, well ribbed up, moving out well in profile and with a strong driving rear action. Toeing in in front. Ch Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC. (See Veteran Bitch 7-10 years). Ch Rosewood’s Mystic Illusion: extremely elegant upstanding b/w bitch with a striking outline and most attractive head, excellent front and matching well angled rear, short back and strong rear action, clean free movement, feet not her fortune. ing the top of the substance continuum, clean moving in all directions and ultra sound. As a top performance Basenji, he knows how to do a day’s work and he is well equipped for it. Ch Klassic’s Gift from Paris: square, very feminine attractive tri who looks nice enough stacked but whose virtues become apparent when she starts to move, flowing free stride and clean both coming and going, couldn’t be overlooked. GCh Taji Goes Platinum: petite and extremely typy r/w bitch with a beautiful head and stunning fine orange red coat, double curl tail well set, good angulation and moved very well. A shade wide in front. GCh Klassic’s Slam Dunk: attractive well made tri with excellent sidegait. Nice masculine head, level topline, good depth of body, well ribbed up, just not quite the angles behind that he has in front but he makes maximum use of what he has. GCh Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl: one of the best heads in the entry and she is a good mover too; one that looked better gaiting than stacked, she moved her way up the order with her head, sidegait and clean front. Ch Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert: r/w bitch, still very much a baby but showing extreme promise, both chock full of type and sound as a bell. Not willing to stack nicely for more than a few seconds at a time, but did enough to show me what she had, and I fell for it! GCh Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave RE NAJ: attractive masculine well-made dog, approach- Ch Jerlin-SS General Powell. (See Veteran Dog 7-10 years). Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Best of Opposite Sex: GCh Jasiri Sukari Win Tin Tin, I realised that this leggier r/w was a young dog but not that he was only 9 months old! Such poise for one so young; he has a beautiful head and wrinkle, very elegant and typy with good leg length and tight feet with good slope of pastern, good fill, excellent in profile and clean coming and going, high set tail with good curl, must have a big future. Select Bitch: GCh DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC, this r/w bitch was a little star, fabulous on the move with terrific sidegait, clean all round, typy elegant outline, beautifully put together with well matching angles, attractive head and expression, didn’t put a foot wrong and just had the misfortune to come up against one of the outstanding Basenjis of this or maybe any era; but this little one made her work for it. Beautifully handled and put down to perfection. Best of Breed: GCh Meisterhaus Dazzle ‘n’ Daze, have admired this lovely brindle bitch, and her mother before her, since she was a puppy and so was disappointed to hear that she had been retired after her Westminster win and that I would not get the chance to go over her and find out if she was as good as she looked. Well, her owners and handler are true sportsmen and, so to my surprise, here she was; and yes, she is! Pretty, wedge shaped head, short muzzle, well arched neck into correct front, deep chest and well ribbed up, strong rear with broad second thighs, short back. Perfectly sound in all directions and totally effortless in profile, this is one that really does look as if she could go all day, and has that indefinable ring presence that makes a good hound a great one. The best Basenji I have ever had my hands on and very difficult to fault. 46 www.basenji.org Results FARLEY BCOA 2011 National Specialty Breeder/Owner Handled Littermates Win at the National!!! BORN 11/27/2010 ¬ Winners Bitch/ Best of Winners Laurel S’Simply Shocking Sabrina ¬ ¬ Ch. Penda Taji’s Tri-Umphant One, SDHR Ch. Undercover’s Barnburner, SDHR Ch. Sonbar’s Seventh Son of Djakomba, SDHR X Ch. Laurel B’Ki Savvy Savannah, JC, BBHR Ch. Sonbar’s Graceful Goddess, BBHR Laurel Kira Jungle Queen, BBHR ¬ Winners DOG Ch. Laurel S’Simply Goes Too Far Moreover… • Uncle Dashiell, Ch. Laurel B’Ki L’Dasheill Do It, took Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweeps. • Big sister Mazie, Ch. Laurel S’Salways Wonder and Amazement, picked up her second major at the all-breed show before the Nationals. • Big brother Mister, Ch. Laurel S’Salways Mister Wonderful, took 1st place in the Elements gait class. • All the Laurel Basenji specials, two cousins and a sibling, made at least the first cut in the Best of Breed competition. …It was a very good week. I hardly even noticed turning 65 the day after the specialty. SABRINA Yearlings and adults, pets and champions, available to good homes. Laura Mae Hesse (Breeder/Owner/Handler) Poynette, WI 53955 • [email protected] • (608) 692-0414 Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Friday, September 23 Regular Classes - Dogs Photos by George Woodard Basenji Dog Competition Basenjis, Puppy (6-9 mos) Dogs 1 Sonbar’s Zfor Zorro. Breeder: Jon Curby, Sally Wuornos. Owner: Sally Wuornos. 2 Dafina’s Rogue Wave. Breeder/Owner: Tami Neargarth. 3 Kibushi Kayode to Deerfield. Breeder: Jon Curby, Sally Wuornos. Owner: Karla & Tina Rehfeldt. 4 New World As You Like It. Breeder: Karla Schreiber. Owner: Nicole Freedman, Robert Freedman. Basenjis, Puppy (9-12 mos) Red & White Dogs 1/W Laurel’s S’Simply Goes Too Far. Breeder:/Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. 2 Annandael’s Land of Nod. Breeder: Danielle Johnston. Owner: Benjamin Palmer, Danielle Johnston. 3 Select IC Information. Breeder/Owner: Tracy Leonard, DVM, Jeffrey Leonard, PE. Basenjis, Puppy (9-12 mos) AOAC Dogs 1 Flutesong’s Imagine. Breeder: Nancy Craigie. Owner: Nancy Craigie, Penny Lee. 2 Reveille One For The Money. Breeder: Damara Bolte’, Jane Lodge. Owner: Damara Bolte’, Jane Lodge, Kelly Wisch. 3 Annandael’s I See the Moon. Breeder/Owner: Danielle Johnston. 4 Reveille Revue des Mousquetaires Noirs. Breeder/Owner: Suzanne La Croix & Damara Bolte’. Basenjis, 12-18 mos Dogs 1 Raven Rock N Country Karnak. Breeder: Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Owner: Brittney Smith, Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Amateur Owner Handler Dogs 1 Jerlin’s Mystic Warrior. Breeder: Linda K. Ehlers. Owner: Charles B. Bruton. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Judge: Lisa Tyler Basenjis, Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs 1 Sonbar’s Xactlyas Xpected. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. 2 AB Rough Rider To UnderCover. Breeder: Wanda K. Pooley. Owner: Gale N. Whitehurst, Connie L. Camp, W. Pooley, D. Mizzoni. 3 Kazor’s Take Me All The Way. Breeder: Carol A. Webb. Owner: Carol A. Webb. 4 Meisterhaus No Nonsense. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks. Owner: Sherri Heichelbech. Basenjis, American Bred Dogs 1 Emerant’s Heez Got Gusto, SC. Breeder/Owner: Lisa R. & Bryce Hart. 2 Reveille Tolls Nightwatch Musketeer. Breeder/Owner: Suzanne La Croix, Damara Bolte’. Basenjis, Open Black & White Dogs 1 Kasendo-Tutu Black Ty Affair. Breeder/Owner: Kathryn Boyd & Elda Cross. 2 Berimo N Taji’s Sunday Silence. Breeder: Pat Marshall, Katie Campbell. Owner: Tammy McQuigg, Pat Marshall, Katie Campbell. 3 Berimo Special Delivery. Breeder: Pat Marshall. Owner: Gail Kennedy, Pat Marshall. 4 Emerant’s Heez Born to be Wild JC. Breeder: Lisa R. & Bryce Hart. Owner: Sarah Smith. Basenjis, Open Black, Tan & White Dogs Taji’s Boy Scout. Breeder: Katie Campbell. Owner: Jeff, Amy & Wyatt 1 Ross, Katie Campbell. 2 FC Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent SC. Breeder: Lisa R. & Bryce Hart. Owner: Sarah Smith-Falkner, Lisa Hart. 3 Reveille Tri To Conquer. Breeder: Damara Bolté, Jane Lodge. Owner: Deborah Henning. 4 Tammen’s Born In The USA For Illusion. Breeder: Laura Gilchist. Owner: Bob & Terry Reed. Basenjis, Open Brindle & White Dogs 1/R Karnak’s Raven Rock n Rollin. Breeder: Karen Hutchison, Karen Terry. Owner: Christopher Batistelli, Karen Hutchison. 2 Wakan Patriot Dream. Breeder: Toni Ackerman. Owner: Elizabeth M. Lundell. 3 Kisa Clear and Present Danger. Breeder: Kim Byrd. Owner: Kim Byrd, Gail Dluzeski. Basenjis, Open Red & White Dogs 1 Kibushi The Oracle. Breeder: Jon Curby. Owner: Jon & Vicki Curby. 48 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Friday, September 23 Regular Classes - Dogs (continued) Judge: Lisa Tyler Photos by Susan & Lennah, LLC Winners Dog: Laurel’s S’Simply Goes Too Far Reserve Winners Dog: Karnak’s Raven Rock n Rollin Basenji VETERAN DOG Competition Basenjis, Field Trial Class Dogs Basenjis, Veteran (7-10 years) Dogs 1/AOM CH Jerlin-SS General Powell. Breeder: Linda K Ehlers, Ruth Trunita Miller. Owner: Linda K Ehlers. 2 CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara Natural. Breeder: Carol A. Webb, Lamar Stamm, Susan Howard. Owner: Carol A. Webb, Felicia M. Cashin. 3 CH Starfyre’s Tu Hansum At Jambo. Breeder: Denise Searcy. Owner: Rocky Ruland, Denise Searcy. 4 CH Laurel B’Ki L’Dashiell Do It. Breeder: Alan & Linda Dietrich, Laura Mae Hesse. Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. Basenjis, Veteran (10+ years) Dogs 1 CH Berimo African War Paint. Breeder: Pat Marshall. Owner: Judith Glass, Pat Marshall. 2 CH Illusion’s Rio Grande Of Dune. Breeder/Owner: Bob & Terry Reed, Douglas Joy. 3 Mankia’s Kero Matata. Breeder/Owner: Lynn & Dennis Arrand. 4 CH Reveille The Bell Tolls JC. Breeder/Owner: Suzanne La Croix, Damara Bolté. 1 2 3 4 Basenji STUD DOG Competition 1 2 CH Jerlin-SS General Powell. Breeder: Linda K Ehlers, Ruth Trunita Miller. Owner: Linda K Ehlers. GCH DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC, LCX. Breeder: Linda K. Ehlers. Owner: Terry Colbert. Basenji BRACE Competition 1 1 Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) GCH DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC, LCX. Breeder: Linda K. Ehlers. Owner: Terry Colbert. DC Jadaka National Security SC. Breeder: Janice C Kahl, Jon Curby. Owner: David Kahl, Janice Kahl. DC Jadaka’s Independent Spirit SC. Breeder: Janice Kahl, Jon Curby. Owner: Terry Colbert. DC Joy-Us Fire On The Mountain, SC, FCH. Breeder/Owner: Susan Joyner. Select IC InfoDotCom. Breeder/Owner: Tracy Leonard, DVM, Jeffrey Leonard, PE. Select IC Informant. Breeder/Owner: Tracy Leonard, DVM, Jeffrey Leonard, PE. 49 www.basenji.org BCOA 2011 National Specialty The MEMORY WALK & GUESS THE KENNEL BASKETS by Lisa Marshall, Assistant Chair • Photos by Sylvie Jordan One thing I love to do is look at the national club websites of other breeds. If they have an upcoming national specialty, I will click through to the national specialty information. I look at the schedule, the judges, the location and venue, and I look to see what special events they might be having. I recommend this to future BCOA host groups for good ideas. Memory Walk W hen I was perusing the Vizsla Club of America, Inc. national specialty website for their 2010 national (that happened to be near my home), I came across an event they were having called The Memory Walk. It sounded like a wonderful way to celebrate the memories of special dogs and pets, and people who have passed on. The idea was to have luminarias - which are candle-lit bags - set out along a pathway, each one representing a dog, other pet or person. I decided to attend the Vizsla Memory Walk and I loved what I saw. I made a short video of it, and showed it to some of the 2011 host group members. They were enthusiastic about having our own Memory Walk, so we scheduled it for Thursday night of the national week. The process was simple: there was a sign up form in the national specialty flyer and also an online sign up form. We made up a simple Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) catalog with a short write up about each of the dogs, pets or persons memorialized. Wanda Pooley designed a lovely catalog cover; we titled the catalog “Down Memory Lane” and printed it with the cover in color. We had 38 memorials in total. Many people helped make the Memory Walk a lovely event. Rande Mathers designed stencils that fit inside each luminaria bag, so that when the candles (battery powered) were lit, the outlines of a basenji head and tail or a firefly glowed through. Susan Cook and Lisa Tyler (our judge) spent the afternoon filling the weighted luminaria bases with water to keep the bags in place if it was windy, and Pat Wand with helpers made an arch out of pvc and covered it with a rainbow of balloons. This rainbow arch became the start and end of the pathway. Lisa Lemberger set up a DVD player with speakers and a wonderful selection of songs to play in the background. Many, many more people helped complete 50 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Friday, September 23 LGRA Race Secretary: Terry Colbert 16 Starters Photo by George Woodard the set up - if I try to name everyone, I will miss someone, but thank you to all. As people showed up, they brought photographs, collars, toys and other mementos to set beside their luminaria(s). It turned out to be a lovely night to take a stroll down Memory Lane. “Guess the Kennel Name” Basket Contest One other national specialty website I looked at was for the Welsh Corgi national specialty for 2010. They were having a fun game they called Guess the Kennel Name baskets. People were encouraged to put together a basket with items in it that gave hints to their kennel name. People would put down their guess for each basket, the winner would get a prize, and the baskets would be donated to their auction. Again, I brought the idea to the host group and we decided to give it a try. It was no work on our part other than publicizing it. We had a total of eight very creative baskets entered. We displayed them daily on a table in the show ring area. We put out forms that had a place for your name and your guess for each basket’s kennel name. The forms were collected and scored on Saturday at lunch. We had a three-way tie with seven correct guesses out of eight. We drew for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and each of these winners got their choice of basket. The remaining five baskets were put into the voice auction. Karen Hutchison, Joyce Hughes and Sandy Beaudoin were the three winners. The 1st place winner also got a DVD of the 1988 trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, donated by Jon Curby. Thank you, Jon! These were the baskets. Thanks to the basket makers for their clever creations! • NewWorld, Karla Schreiber • Sonbar, Sally Wuornos • Arendahl, Lisa Marshall • T’Zn, Sandy Tucker • “Ruler” and “Dasher”, Laura Caldwell • Klassic, Sue Kite • Bluegrass Collar and Lead, Nick Russell • Joy-Us, Sue Joyner Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) LGRA - 2011 BCOA National Specialty Call Place Name Registered Name 1 Ari DC Jadaka’s Independent Spirit SC SGRC ORC FCh VB 2 Zuri GCh DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC LCX SGRC2 ORC LCM VFCh VB 3 Roxie Kiroja Hart N Soul SGRC 4 Remi Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent 5 Cody Cody IV SGRC2 6 Rusty Vinaka’s XIV Karat Goldn Boy SGRC 7 Cleo Meisterhaus Kiroja Kiss N Tell GRC 8 Zeke Hacker’s Hyde and Zeke GRC 9 Aubrey Ch Rafikis Twilights Last Gleaming SC FCh GRC JOR NR NA 10 Mojo UnderCover Meisterhaus Valentino GRC 11 Keira Tompkins Karibbean Treasure GRC 12 Arrow Tammen’s Can’t Touch This RA JC 13 Bisa Khamsin Imani Our Bisa Zanta SC GRC ORC FCh 14 Trog Apu Tri Roo of Ganesa 15 Bruiser Tompkins Cruzin for a Bruzin JC GRC 16 Caiya Caiya Princess Lightning JC Owner Colbert Score GRC NRC 22 5 Colbert 14 Harmon Smith/ Hart Cook Cook/ Hayek Harmon 14 12 2.25 2.25 4 12 10 9 Lemberger 9 Cook/ Gaghan 8 Harmon 8 Tompkins 7 Cook/ Gilchrist Colbert/ Robinette Stewart Tompkins 6 Mathers 1 2 6 5 4 1 51 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Saturday, September 24 Regular Classes - Bitches Photos by George Woodard Basenji BITCH Competition Basenjis, Puppy (6-9 mos) Bitches 1/R Songwe’s Rock Star Legend. Breeder: Renee Wise. Owner: Susan Schroeder, Renee Wise. 2 AB Taking Texas By Storm. Breeder/Owner: Wanda Pooley. 3 Arubmec’s This Is It At Itapuca. Breeder: Patricia E. Cembura. Owner: Savio P. Steele. 4 Kibushi Poppy of Yamboka. Breeder: Jon Curby. Owner: Jon Curby. Basenjis, Puppy (9-12 mos) Red & White Bitches 1 Meisterhaus Signet One ‘N Only. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks, Joseph A. Hurt, Ciara Cassell, Brenda Cassell. Owner: A. Tad Brooks, Melanie Pierce. 2 Meisterhaus Signet One Way or Another. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks, Joseph A. Hurt, Ciara Cassell, Brenda Cassell. Owner: A. Tad Brooks. 3 Meisterhaus Neon Nights. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks. Owner: Joe Stewart, A. Tad Brooks. 4 Karnak’s Trixie Luna Blue Moon. Breeder: Karen Hutchison. Owner: Matt & Felicia Boyer, Karen Hutchison. Basenjis, Puppy (9-12 mos) AOAC Bitches 1 Berimo N Taji Zenyatta. Breeder/Owner: Pat Marshall, Katie Campbell. 2 Meisterhaus Neverwinter Nights. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks. Owner: Lisa Stewart, A. Tad Brooks. 3 Starfyre’s Tri A Lil’ Pizzazz. Breeder/Owner: Denise Searcy & Kathy Grayson. 4 Undercover-Nuttinbut Fiona. Breeder/Owner: Janice O. Harrison, Gale N. Whitehurst. Basenjis, 12-18 mos Bitches 1 Raven Rock N Karnak’s All That Jazz. Breeder/Owner: Karen Terry, Karen Hutchison. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Judge: Lisa Tyler Basenjis, Amateur Owner Handler Bitches 1 Dakotah’s Chantellie Lace JC. Breeder: Steve & Rande Mathers. Owner: Terry & Lisa Lemberger. Basenjis, Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches 1/W/BW/Laurel S’Simply Shocking Sabrina. Breeder/Owner: BBBE Laura Mae Hesse. 2 Taji’s Chock Full O’Moxie. Breeder: Katie Campbell. Owner: Katie Campbell, Samantha & Todd Roshak. 3 Meisterhaus Happy Hour At Signet. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks & Brenda J. Cassell. Owner: A. Tad Brooks. 4 Klassic’s Just Dance. Breeder/Owner: Sue Kite & Jeff Gillespie. Basenjis, American Bred Bitches 1 Teazer Khani’s I’m Coming Out. Breeder: J. Gaidos, A. Halemanu, K. Britton. Owner: Kathryn Britton, John Gaidos, Ainsley Halemanu. 2 Select IC InfoDotCom. Breeder/Owner: Tracy Leonard, DVM, Jeffrey Leonard, PE. Basenjis, Open Black & White Bitches 1 FC Emerant’s Sheez Gotcha, SC. Breeder/Owner: Lisa R. & Bryce Hart. 2 Berimo N Mardi Gras Spinout. Breeder: Mike & Chris Graves. Owner: Pat Marshall, Mike Graves. Basenjis, Open Black, Tan & White Bitches 1 Illusion Tri Alil Tenderness Of Dune. Breeder: Douglas Joy. Owner: Bob & Terry Reed. 2 Sirobe Causing Chaos. Breeder: Brad Phifer, Linda Pence. Owner: Brad Phifer. 3 Bubalak Mirage For Illusion. Breeder: Mary DeWhitt, Reena Fair. Owner: Bob & Terry Reed. 4 Mankia Duara Mila Kwa Tesa. Breeder: Lynn Arrand, Susan Wilcox. Owner: Dennis Arrand. Basenjis, Open Brindle & White Bitches 1 Mariah’s Princess Kahirah. Breeder: Maria & Christopher Clecak. Owner: Patricia Hudson, Maria Clark. 2 Basenji Park Make N Time. Breeder/Owner: Gail & Gary Dluzeski. Basenjis, Open Red & White Bitches 1 Meisterhaus Signet Hell or High Water. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks & Brenda J. Cassell. Owner: A. Tad Brooks. 2 Laurel S’Salways Wonder & Amazement. Breeder/Owner: Laura Mae Hesse. 3 Astarte’s Aria Of Mentzos. Breeder: Stella Sapios. Owner: Heather Mentzos (Stella Sapios). 4 Viento’s Delitefully Enchanted. Breeder/Owner: Betty Jo Bradshaw. 52 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Saturday, September 24 Regular Classes - Bitches (continued) Judge: Lisa Tyler Photos by Susan & Lennah, LLC Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best Bred by Exhibitor: Laurel S’Simply Shocking Sabrina Reserve Winners Bitch: Songwe’s Rock Star Legend Basenjis, veteran Bitch competition Basenjis, Field Trial Class Bitches Basenjis, Veteran (7-10 years) Bitches 1/AOM/ CH Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC. Breeder: Sue Kite, Jeffery Gillespie. BV Owner: Susan Smith, Lilia Augustine, Katie Campbell. 2 CH Ankhu Steel Magnolia. Breeder/Owner: Caryn & Michael Jones. 3 Ch Meisterhaus Kiroja Kiss N Tell RA JC NA NAJ. Breeder: A Tad Brooks. Owner: Kelli Harmon. 4 Ch. Kugawa’s Soprano Reveille. Breeder/Owner: S. Sher. Basenjis, Veteran (10+ years) Bitches 1 CH Jerlin’s Lyric In Black. Breeder: Linda K. Ehlers, Ruth Trunita Miller. Owner: Linda K. Ehlers. 2 CH Kibushi Nyanga Cha Cha. Breeder: Brenda J. Cassell, Jon W. Draud, M.D. Owner: Annette Muenter, Jon Curby. 3 CH Jerlin-Ankhu Patton Leather, JC. Breeder: Linda Ehlers, Ruth Trunita Miller. Owner: Caryn J. & Michael P Jones. 4 Ch. Signet Nyanga Alice ‘N Wonderland. Breeder: Brenda Cassell & Nyanga Basenjis. Owner: Kimberly A. Siefert. 1 Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 2 DC Epic’s Accidential Magic JC. Breeder: Becky Blansett, Elizabeth Wiley. Owner: Ellen Hawkens, Becky Blansett. Kiroja Hart N Soul RA SC. Breeder/Owner: Kelli Harmon. Basenji BROOD BITCH Competition 1 CH Kibushi Nyanga Cha Cha. Breeder: Brenda J. Cassell & Jon W. Draud, M.D. Owner: Annette Muenter, Jon Curby. 53 www.basenji.org Diane C. Coleman Memorial Hound Group Award 1983 Ch. Aleika - Absinthe Rajah’s JR 1984 Ch. Rameses Golden Phoenix, FCH 1985 - 1988 Ch. Music City Serengeti Jazzman 1989 Ch. Windsbraut By Jorj Of Anubis 1990 Ch. Vikentor’s Country Rose 1991 - 1993 Ch. Sonbar’s Celestial Wizard 1994 - 1996 Ch. Calez Executive Of Em Basi 1997 - 1999 Ch. Zindika’s Johnny Come Greatly, JC 2000 Ch. Ingegab Limited Edition 2001 - 2002 Ch. C - Quest’s Point Blank 2003 DC Jasiri -Sukari The Illustrated Man, SC, LCX 2004 Ch. Arubmec’s Sweet Spot, SC 2005 DC Jasiri -Sukari John Tri-Volta, SC 2006 Ch. Asia’s Ready Set Go 2007 - 2008 DC Klassic’s Ms Mata Hauri, SC 2009 Ch. AB -Rafiki The Icon of Cool The Coleman Award is awarded annually to the basenji that has defeated the greatest number of dogs in AKC conformation competition - Group & Best in Show - for the preceding calender year. The idea for the award was developed by Coralie Betz & Damara Bolté. Damara designed the trophy, using Diane’s “Rosie” - Ch. Absin’ Bublin’ Brown Sugar Lihu - as the model. DC Arubmec’s Hi-Jacked SC x Am/Can CH Signet After Hours Party Breeder: Tonda Curry & Brenda Cassell Owner: Tonda Curry 2010 Award Recipient GCh.Wakili Signet Dooney Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Saturday, September 24 Junior Showmanship Judge: Kalen Dumke Photo by Susan & Lennah, LLC Best Junior: Shelby Miller w/GCh DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC Photos by George Woodard Basenji JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Competition Basenjis, Jr (Open Senior) 1/BJ GCh DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC. Breeder/Owner: Jennifer Miller, Shelby Miller. 2 CH AB-Rafiki REBIRTH Of Cool, JC. Breeder: Wanda Pooley, Michelle Gahgan. Owner: Mikala & Kaye Bennett, Wanda Pooley. 3 CH Klassic’s Knockout Punch. Breeder: Sue Kite, Jeff Gillespie. Owner: Sharon Unrau, Thomas Meade. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 56 www.basenji.org BCOA 2011 National Specialty BCOA 2011 National Specialty by Nicole Freedman & Janet Ketz, Co-Chairs by Lisa Lemberger AUCTION REPORT WEARABLES REPORT Photo by George Woodard Wearables Committee Runs Amok! Okay, we admit it. We got carried away with the number of shirt options offered for the 2011 Basenji Nationals. Eighteen choices to be precise (in a range of seven sizes) which meant 126 different possibilities. To be honest, we didn’t do the math when we started. The auction this year was very much fun. We had some wonderful items. Some of the live auction items included an African bell donated by Wanda Pooley, a signed Veronica Tudor Williams Blue Book, and a beautiful, framed and matted original print of an African woman with 3 basenjis donated by Mike Work from his most recent trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. T he live and silent auctions made a combined total of $4,590, which is wonderful considering the smaller attendance this year. The silent auction was set up near the ring and was open each day for people to browse and bid. On Saturday after lunch, the silent auction was closed so the winners could check out early and not have to wait until after the voice auction on Saturday night. This year, people were able to check out by PayPal using either a computer we had set up at the live auction, or their own smart phones. Janet Ketz worked extremely hard at setting up the auction and making sure things went smoothly. Katie Campbell,Wendy Anderson and Dennis Arrand made sure the live auction was fun for all. Carmella Troisi-Hoerr, the 2011 national specialty website administrator, set up the PayPal site. Special thanks go to everyone who participated - by donating, working and buying - to make this year’s auction a success. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) I Photo by George Woodard t all began with an amazing logo from Wanda Pooley, and the theme “The Test of Time.” Rande Mathers was immediately inspired to use safari colors, greens, golds and oranges, to really show off the logo. But since those colors don’t look great on everyone, we de- Clay wearing the Host Group Volunteer Shirt cided it was important to include some neutrals like tan, blue and black. Then it was about marketing. Terry Lemberger gathered all the color swatches from the manufacturers’ websites and inserted a .jpg file of the logo on each swatch so buyers could see what the shirt would look like. Next, Clay Bunyard and Carmella Troisi-Hoerr loaded all the images onto Facebook and the Nationals Website and the sales began! In the first round of orders, we sold 205 shirts to 90 different people. There was such interest at the Nationals, we decided to do a second round of orders. Despite having to pay for shipping, we sold an additional 85 shirts to 50 people (some people from the first round ordered more shirts!). Overall 120 different people ordered 290 shirts, an average of 2.5 shirts per person. And the reason we have all these numbers is because Lisa Lemberger is an Excel geek (she loves Pivot Tables!). One other twist this year was the Host Group Volunteer Shirt—a black short sleeved t-shirt with the special edition “Harley Davidson” version of the logo. We wanted BCOSW volunteers to be easily identifiable. Instead of the six color screen print, the special Volunteer shirts had a single color, silver image of the logo. As you can see, it takes a village to do wearables! 57 www.basenji.org * *Pending AKC Approval Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Sunday, September 25 Regular Classes - Best of Breed Judge: Lisa Tyler Photos by Susan & Lennah, LLC Best of Breed: GCH Meisterhaus Dazzle ‘N’ Daze Photo by Terry Cox Fiedler Best of Opposite Sex: GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin Basenji BEST OF BREED Competition Basenjis, Best of Breed Dogs SEL CH Kasendo-Tutu Special Agent Gibbs. Breeder: Kathryn Boyd, Elda Cross. Owner: Karen Hart, George Eilers, Kathryn Boyd, Elda Cross. OS GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin. Breeder: Julie & Kathy Jones. Owner: Julie & Kathy Jones, Chua Ming Kok. AOM GCH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave, RE, NA, OAJ. Breeder/Owner: Sally & Kari Wuornos. AOM GCH Klassic’s Slam Dunk. Breeder/Owner: Sue Kite & Jeff Gillispie. AOM GCH AB-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool. Breeder: Wanda Pooley, Michelle Gahgan. Owner: Wanda Pooley. Photos by George Woodard Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Basenjis, Best of Breed Bitches BB GCH Meisterhaus Dazzle ‘N’ Daze. Breeder: A Tad Brooks, Julie & Kathy Jones. Owner: A Tad Brooks, Joseph A Hurt. SEL GCh DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC. Breeder/Owner: Jennifer Miller, Shelby Miller. AOM Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert. Breeder/Owner: Sally Wuornos, Kari Wuornos Winger. AOM GCH Taji Goes Platinum. Breeder: Mary K. & Larry Quinnett, Katie Campbell. Owner: Cali C. Shattock, Katie Campbell, Mary K. Quinnett. AOM CH Klassic’s Gift From Paris. Breeder: Sue Kite, Jeff Gillespie. Owner: Neina & Barry Jones, Jeff Gillespie, Sue Kite. AOM CH Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl. Breeder: A. Tad Brooks, Brenda J. Cassell. Owner: Edna Johnson, Sandra Middlebrooks, B. Cassell, T. Brooks. AOM CH RoseWood’s Mystic Illusion. Breeder: Bethany Redo. Owner: Bethany Redo, Brad Phifer. 59 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Sunday, September 25 Best of Breed (continued) Judge: Lisa Tyler Photos by Susan & Lennah, LLC Select Dog: CH Kasendo-Tutu Special Agent Gibbs Select Bitch: GCh DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC Award of Merit/Best Veteran: CH Taji’s Klassic Beauty JC Award of Merit: CH Jerlin-SS General Powell Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 60 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Sunday, September 25 Best of Breed (continued) Judge: Lisa Tyler Photos by Susan & Lennah, LLC Award of Merit: GCH Klassic’s Slam Dunk Award of Merit: GCH AB-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool Award of Merit: GCH Taji Goes Platinum Award of Merit: CH Klassic’s Gift From Paris Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 61 www.basenji.org Results BCOA 2011 National Specialty Sunday, September 25 Best of Breed (continued) Award of Merit: CH RoseWood’s Mystic Illusion Award of Merit: CH Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Judge: Lisa Tyler Photos by Susan & Lennah, LLC Award of Merit: GCH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave, RE, NA, OAJ Photo by Savio Steele Award of Merit: Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert 62 www.basenji.org Photos courtesy of Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Nationals for Photo courtesy of Paul Witt 2012 – 2012bcoanational.org Meet Us in Gettysburg! “We are met on a great battle-field of that war…” Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863 By Lisa Auerbach N ext year’s National Specialty is planned for July 9-15th in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center. Gettysburg is conveniently located about 75 miles from Washington DC, 55 miles from Baltimore, 37 miles from Harrisburg and 32 miles from Frederick and Hagerstown. Nearest airports are: Harrisburg International (51 miles), Baltimore-Washington International (63 miles) and Washington Dulles International (69 miles). Mid-Atlantic Basenji Club is hosting the event, and we have been busy planning to make our guests feel welcome. Whether you’re interested in conformation, lure coursing, agility, rally, attending seminars, shopping the vendors, bidding at the auction or visiting with friends, be prepared for a busy and enjoyable week. Check out and bookmark our website at 2012bcoanational.org as we will be posting news and updates frequently. You may want to consider arriving early or staying late, since the area has so much to do. The show site is near Gettysburg National Military Park. The park has tours available on foot, by bike, by bus or on horseback. The annual reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg is 4th of July weekend, for those who might want to come early. Once you’ve toured the parks, there’s still so much to see! If you’re a history buff, you can go to the many historic sites and museums, such as the Eisenhower National Historic Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Site, Dobbin House Tavern, the Jennie Wade House and the American Civil War Museum. Gettysburg ghost tours are very popular with visitors and have been featured on various cable shows. The Gettysburg area also has wineries, farmers markets, state parks, a Victorian photography studio, a miniature horse farm, several golf courses, and the huge Boyd Bears store. For the shopper who loves a bargain, there is even an outlet mall nearby! For those who would like to go further afield, with the convenient location, it’s easy to plan a day trip to Washington, Baltimore, Amish Country, Hershey…the list is endless. If you have non-doggy family members, they’ll have plenty to do in Gettysburg and surrounding areas. Because Gettysburg is such a popular vacation site, and rooms fill up quickly during the summer re-enactment season, be sure to book early. All events except lure coursing will take place at the host hotel – so stay in the thick of things and don’t miss out! You can book online or by phone. To book online, go to 2012bcoanational.org click on Show Site, and follow the directions. If you intend to arrive before Friday the 6th, leave after Monday the 16th or cannot get a room using the link, please call the hotel at 717-334-8121 to book your reservation. Tell the reservation clerk you are with the Basenji Club of America National Specialty to get the proper rate. We’ll meet you in Gettysburg! 63 www.basenji.org committee COMMITTEE REPORTS reports African Stock Project By linda siekert & james johannes There have not been many updates to the existing pages due to a lack of information being sent for inclusion. Some new imports will be added. Please send Linda Siekert any updates or additions so they can be included for this year’s changes. AKC delegate By Jon Curby It is not news that the dog fancy has been in decline for a number of years. I think the last several reports I have submitted have dealt with the AKC efforts to stem the trend. None of the initiatives attempted have had much, if any, effect. The fact that there are over thirty for profit registries that have popped up in the last twenty years that will register any dog and not demand any living condition inspections or integrity of pedigree from their customers is certainly a factor, but is certainly not the only factor. It has been speculated that the limited registration program has contributed to the decline and even the fact that responsible breeders have made the process of buying a puppy so complicated and intense that the public has no problem going to people that ask no questions. Registrations have decreased steadily since the mid-nineties. Since this source of income subsidizes all other AKC activities and a million dollar loss in the first half of this year, major changes loom ahead. One of these changes will mark the last print version of the American Kennel Club Gazette being published in October of this year. Because of an almost forty percent decline in subscriptions, it will become an online only publication in order to save almost $500,000 a year. There have been several new programs that have not accomplished the goal of increasing registrations, but have been positive additions to the fancy. The Breeder of Merit initative provides a way for the longtime breeder to differentiate themselves from commercial and those people that produce a few litters in a lifetime. The AKC staff is still working on procedures to better validate the credentials submitted by breeders that will help add value to the Breeder of Merit program. The efforts to provide an insight to the dog fancy and purebred dogs to the general pubBasenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) lic with the “Meet the Breeds” events likely will not impact the bottom line but will in the long term make people aware of the serious breeders and their efforts to provide healthy, stable puppies. AKC Gazette Columnist The Basenji column in the AKC Gazette By Marcia Woodard Topics included the Basenji University, reflections on Basenji fanciers’ first trips to Westminster, a Fanconi update, and a creative piece on the details of dog shows. Thanks to Susan Coe and Julie Leicht for their contributions. Another column focused on Damara Bolté: on Sunday, February 13, 2011, the day before the Westminster Kennel Club show, the Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers (APDW) honored Damara Bolté with its highest distinction: The Stonehenge Award, presented annually to an individual who has contributed significantly to the sport of purebred dogs.The ceremony took place at the APDW Arthur Awards luncheon for writers at Sardi’s restaurant in New York. Three of my columns were nominated for Dog Writers’ Association of America awards. Results will be announced at Westminster 2012. My first book Collected Kona: Brief Takes on a Basenji was published October 1 of last year. The book is an anthology of my columns about my Basenji Kona, and it includes photographs taken by George Woodard and Laurie Gregory. Collected Kona tied for second place in the Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers book competition. This year, the book has been nominated for a Dog Writers Association of America award. The book has also been featured twice in the AKC Gazette. It’s been a great year for Basenjis in the Gazette. Note: if you haven’t already heard, the Gazette is changing to an all-electronic format starting in October 2011 (next month). The breed columns will continue. The Gazette will be posted monthly to the AKC website and will be free. AKC LEGISLATIVE LIAISON BY Vickie Jacobs, Chair Animal Legislation has been very active throughout the whole United States. The American Kennel Club has been very helpful notifying me of Legislation that involved breeders. Since there are so many areas that have concerns I have had a link put on the BCOA site for you to look up your state and see if anything is in your area. Simply go to the BCOA web site. Click on Members and you will see Legislation as one of your choices. This is the AKC site and you can find a listing and how you can get involved in the action on this site. I encourage Basenji Clubs to have a person assigned to Animal Legislation and check this site regularly to be sure there isn’t something that could change your rights as a breeder and pet owner. ARCHIVES ACTION BY Donna DeFlorio, CHAIR Did you know that the first BCOA Bulletin was a two-page letter dated April 1950? It was written by BCOA Secretary, Mrs. Alexander Phemister. Did you know the first BCOA Bulletin Board Newsletter was published in July 1983, edited by Peggy Inan? Both of these landmark publications and lots more are now easily accessible for your review and enjoyment online at the BCOA Archives subsite. Our primary focus in 2011 has been to locate, scan and upload to the BCOA website BCOA Bulletins beginning with the first issue in April 1950 and all BCOA Bulletin Board Newsletters beginning in July, 1983. And what have our many helping hands accomplished together this year? • As of today, 178 Bulletin Board Newsletters have been freshly scanned and added to the website for a total of 219 issues; Bulletin Board Newsletters, you will remember, began their appearance on the BCOA website in 2007. • 193 of our quarterly Bulletins, published between 1967 and 2005 have been scanned and are on the website. At least 8 additional Bulletins have been scanned and should be on the website when you read this. All Bulletins from 2006 through the current issue are also on the website. • In addition, Board of Directors Ballots from 1998 thru 2010 are online as well as most 64 www.basenji.org COMMITTEE REPORTS Archives Action (Continued) Meeting Minutes from BCOA Annual Membership Meetings and annual Board of Directors Meetings for the same time period. In 2012, we plan to continue the search for Bulletins from 1950 thru 1967 that remain to be scanned and make them available to you online. We will continue to upload BCOA Board of Directors Ballots, Basenji Health Endowment Ballots as well as Meeting Minutes from the BCOA Annual Meetings, the Board of Directors Meetings and Basenji Health Endowment Meetings from the years prior to 1998. We are also planning to visit Oklahoma State University and begin a detailed inventory of the BCOA Archives in order to determine what needs to be copied from our archives at OSU so it can be appropriately copied and/or scanned for use by BCOA members. We will also see if any otherwise unavailable Bulletins and Bulletin Board Newsletters can be discovered and added to the Archives online. I am grateful to the many club members who have expressed their support for this important project and offered their assistance. First, I want to thank Pam Geoffroy for her strong guidance and encouragement and Susan Coe for developing and implementing the process devised to “take the scans and get ‘em online.” Thank you to my fellow scanners -- Kathy Sanders, Kim Noyes and Susan Coe. Kathy and Kim won our Most Valuable Scanner award! Congratulations! Also thanks to Arnieta Kurtz, Mike Work, Doreen Duffin, Janet Ketz, Linda Daves Siekert, Lisa Marshall, Bill McCann, Nancy Mitchell, Lisa Auerbach, Mary DeWhitt, Florine Havens, Betsy Polglase, Sally Ann Smith, Jo Thompson, Donna Troyna and Carol Webb for providing Bulletins and Board Newsletters to be scanned or otherwise helping out. Special thanks to Wanda Pooley for providing files of the Bulletin from 2006 thru 2010. And thank you to everyone who helped in this worthwhile endeavor. Please accept my apologies if your name was omitted, and do let me know so you can be properly acknowledged. We are most grateful for your efforts. Do you have any Bulletins from the early years 1950 thru 1967? The Committee would greatly appreciate it if you would Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) consider loaning them to us. You will be reimbursed for any postage. Send all archival material directly to Donna DeFlorio, 6523 S Molly Ln., Ozark, MO 65721. We want to be sure you have an accurate accounting of what materials are going into the Archives.We also want the opportunity to determine which materials need to be copied or scanned for online access prior to delivery to Oklahoma State University. Questions? Contact me anytime at [email protected] or call my cell phone 352348-4865. Breeders Education Report for the Basenji University By Laurie Stargell & Susan Coe Work is ongoing on several fronts at the Basenji University. You should find some of these items already available online as you read this report. Lisa Marshall has agreed to take over preparing quizzes for course #101: Owners Guide. Each section of the Guide will have its own self-graded quiz. Watch as the selfgraded quizzes start to appear. It is great to have Lisa onboard to work on the BU. If you want to try active sports with your basenji, the courses in the College of Basenji Activities will provide you with the basics and point you in the right direction for a good start. Sue Campeau is hard at work on course #203: AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing. Linda Siekert is preparing course #205: Obedience and Rally. These two courses will advance the offerings tremendously. Marianne Klinkowski graciously allowed Purebred Studios to video her seminar for judges during the national specialty. Work is started on putting the audio portion together with the slides she uses to have a streaming video using her own words. This will be an additonal item in course #402: BCOA Judge Education Presentation. The slide show as it now exists will still be online so that a student can carefully study each slide. The video with audio will give an added dimension to carry Marianne’s intent clearly. Breeder Referral months, again, from AKC listing. Right now I plan to be at the meeting should you want this reported in person. EVENTS COORDINATOR/LIAiSON By Katie Campbell 2011 was a banner year for specialty shows. In addition to our National Specialty Show, BCOA approved the following 23 events: Rally-O (stand alone event): Total=1 Evergreen Basenji Club: 1 Conformation Specialty Shows: Total=16 Independent Specialties: Total=11 Shows from 8 different affiliate clubs • Willamette Valley Basenji Club: 2 • Dallas-Ft Worth Basenji Club: 1 • Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin: 2 • Evergreen Basenji Club: 2 • Basenji Club of Northern California: 1 • South Coast Basenji Fanciers: 1 • Indian Nations Basenji Club: 1 • Basenji Club of Greater Phoenix: 1 Designated Specialty Shows: Total=5 Shows from 4 different affiliate clubs • Basenji Club of Cincinnati 2 • Hoosier Basenji Club: 1 • Basenji Club of Northern California: 1 • Greater Chicagoland Basenji Club: 1 BCOA Supported Entries: Total=6 Western Region: • Clackamas KC in Oregon (WVBC) Central Region: • Columbia MO KC in Missouri (5 BCOA members) Eastern Region: • Hudson River Valley Hound Assn in New York (5 BCOA members) • Lexington KC in Kentucky (5 BCOA members) • Maryland KC in Maryland (5 BCOA members) • Eastern Dog Club in Rhode Island (5 BCOA members) Health & Research BY Sandy Beaudoin By lisa Auerbach & Katy Scott • Email referral requests are running about 3 a month, nearly all from the AKC listing. • Phone requests run about 1 every two The Health and Research Committee is pleased to report the revised Fanconi Q&A FAQs are now up on the BCOA basenji.org 65 www.basenji.org COMMITTEE REPORTS Health & Research (Continued) website.We are currently working on updates for the recommended vaccinations. Other projects: • Worked with owners to get samples for research for Fanconi Syndrome • Worked with owners to get samples for research into Basenji retinopathy • Started subcommittee to gather information on Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency • Provided input on redesign of health section of BCOA website. The online seminar is a work in progress and clear photographs which illustrate exceptional features of breed type or charming idiosyncrasies of breed character are always welcome. Lure Coursing By Russ Jacobs JUDGES EDUCATION As the BCOA delegate to the American Sighthound Field Association, I attended the American Sighthound Field Association Annual Convention of Delegates in Omaha, Nebraska in March of 2011. A report on the Convention will follow the Lure Coursing report. By Marianne Klinkowski, Chair ASFA Statistics for 2010 So far this year, the Judges Education Committee and our very knowledgeable and talented Mentors have presented the BCOA Judges Seminar at judging seminars sponsored by the Nolan River Kennel Club in Glen Rose, TX and the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers in Puyallup,WA in January, the Dallas-Fort Worth Judges Association in Fort Worth, Texas in March and the AKC Advanced Hound Institute in Harrisburg, PA in August. We are scheduled to present the seminar at the BCOA National Specialty in Manitowoc, WI in September, the Dog Judges Association of America seminar in Orlando, FL in December and the Oregon Dog Judges/Rose City Classic seminars in Portland, OR in January, 2012. Our sincere thanks go out to the many dedicated breeders and exhibitors who have brought (and will bring) their quality Basenjis to the workshops for hands-on demonstrations so that prospective judges can experience firsthand the joys of meeting and working with our lively little imps. Our BCOA mentors have worked with judges at various shows during the year and a listing of approved mentors is available to judges on the BCOA website at www.basenji.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_ contact&view=category&catid=132&Item id=461. Qualified mentors are urged to join the program by completing the application which is available on the BCOA website. The online seminar is available for viewing at the College for Basenji Judges on the Basenji University site at www.basenji.org/ BasenjiU/niversityIndex.html and a great deal of breed history and information is available at the College for Basenji Owners and the College for Basenji Breeders at the same location. 171 Basenjis competed in ASFA Field Trials in 2010, earning the following titles: • 17 Field Championships • 6 Lure Coursers of Merit • 1 LCM 2 • 2 Veteran Field Ch. • For a total of 26 titles • The #1 ASFA Lure Coursing Basenji for 2011 was FC Thor’s Kikozi, FCh, SC Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) AKC Statistics for 2010 Basenjis competed in AKC field trials 2010 earning the following titles: • 37 Junior Courser • 31 Senior Courser • 6 Master Courser • 14 Field Champion • 3 LCX • 1 LCX2 • For a total of 92 titles • The #1 AKC Lure Coursing Basenji for 2010 was DC Eldorado’s Made You Look BN RA MC LCX. ASFA Annual Convention Delegate report • The 2011 ACoD was held in Omaha, Nebraska, March 19-20. 49 Club Delegates attended the Convention. • According to committee reports, the ASFA currently has 151 total judges, 135 of them licensed judges; and 110 Member, Affiliate and Applied clubs. • Gary Roush, CFO, reported that the ASFA was financially healthy and that the overall financial balance was stable even though entries had decreased 4.4% in 2010. • The 2012 ACoD will be held in the Raleigh, North Carolina area; the 2012 International Invitational will be held in the Denver, Colorado area. • New ASFA Rulebooks have been compiled and printed, and are now available. • Regional Invitationals can now be held over two days (club option) • There were no Constitutional Revisions proposed. National Specialty Oversight By michael work Report on where we stand for future Nationals 2012 • Logo has been approved • Location: Eisenhower Hotel is receiving bookings • Superintendents & Secretaries: • Specialty - Rau Dog Shows • Agility - Clantyre Show Secretary • LC & AFE to be determined • Judges: Contracts have been sent and are being returned. • Website: Will go live September 20, 2011 • Show Chair: LeeBeth Cranmer 2013 • July 12 thru 17, Argus Ranch, Auburn, WA • Breed Judge: Judy Webb • Sweepstakes Judge: (in the midst of balloting) • Chairperson: Brenda Phillips 2014 • Sept 23 thru 27, Gray Summit, MO • Breed Judge: (in the midst of balloting) • Sweepstakes Judge: (TBD) • Chairperson: Jon Curby Public Education By Jane Johnson & Kyle Cabral May: The response form for the AKC Meet the Breeds, New York, NY was submitted. A volunteer team of 5 BCOA members with their dogs plan to participate at this year’s event on Nov. 19-20, 2011. June: At the request of the Basenji Club of America (BCOA) president, Pamela Geoffroy, information about AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days and Meet the BreedsEukanuba, Florida was sent electronically to all BCOA affiliated clubs. In the future: Planning for the Meet the Breeds, NY 2011 will continue. BCOA business cards & handouts will be given to those wanting to know more about basenjis. Basenji University coloring books and crayons for children will be available. Costs will include: 66 www.basenji.org COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION (Continued) Parking, travel, food & lodging for volunteers. Expense report will be submitted to the BCOA board following this event. A full write-up of the event, including pictures, will be submitted to the BCOA board within 30 days. Rescue Liaison by carrie jones 2011 has been relatively quiet for BCOA rescue. In June, BCOA donated funds to assist BRAT with rescue costs for three veteran Basenjis that belonged to Dawn Honaker Pierson (Dawn Ri Basenjis) when she was unexpectedly killed in a car crash. BCOA donated $1018.10 and all three Basenjis have been placed in permanent homes by BRAT. Thank you to every group or individual who helps a Basenji in need, whether that help is when a responsible breeder fulfills his/ her obligation by taking back their own dogs or in helping with any other form of rescue when a Basenji is in need. Sunshine By Peg Grundman Sorry that I am unable to attend this National. I have sent cards to those members when notified and I am sure that some did not come to my attention. GET WELL MIKE! I mailed: • 4 Sympathy Cards (Goodin, Blansett, Tyler, Brown) • 3 Get Well Cards (Curby, Strobel, Kenworthy) • 4 Flat Rate Boxes of Medallions (DeWhitt, Campbell, Marsicano) My total expenses for this year (so far) are $35.47. • African Stock Exhibition $35 • Puppy And Veteran Sweepstakes $35 • Shipping: $8(US), $20(CAN), $27(INT’L) Given the costs, we encourage our Canadian and International friends to contact us regarding a potential bulk solution to the added expense. We are happy to help. • Pay online at www.basenji.org. • Make checks payable to BCOA. For further information contact Andrew Sawler at [email protected]. Native Stock TALLY BY BRENDA PHILLIPS Membership Ballot on admission of 2011 Ntomba Group collected from North Western Democratic Republic of Congo to the AKC Studbook for Basenjis. Ballots were sent to the home of Brenda Phillips, in WA state. The tally was done on May 21 (in NY state shortly after Brenda’s move) assisted by BCOA members Jane Johnson, Kim Brown and Felice Lang. Results: • Number of Valid Ballots Received: 301 • APPROVED: 227 votes or 75% • DISAPPROVED: 74 votes or 25% • ABSTAINED: 1 vote or less than 0.5% Unfortunately 21 ballots were not counted because the instructions on the ballot were not followed: • Postmarked past the deadline • Not mailed in the proper inner envelope • Ballots were signed Please do not sign your ballots! William Votes Cunningham 1st place 33 2nd place 45 3rd place 74 Total Pts 374 Fourth Rose Ellen Sandra Goose Fetter Allen 50 28 49 50 43 41 440 341 Second Fifth Russell Hendren 50 45 37 422 Third Dr. Donald Sturz 25 39 32 274 Sixth Judy Webb 81 39 30 551 First Judges for 2012 Sweeps Votes 1st place 2nd place 3rd place Total Pts 2011 Basenji National DVDs: Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) BY Rita Webb • These results display: 1% error in counting Sweepstakes due to missing votes on 3 ballots in Tally’s 264 counted (note 2 Ballots voted 1st and 2nd place only) No percent error in Judges Selection: 100% accurate 267 votes cast and counted. • 10 ballots deemed void: 3% of votes cast. • I wish to thank the entire committee for their time and patience in this new process, which involved two days of 5.5 hrs of counting. We counted 267 ballots; each having 6 candidate selection; =1602 cast votes which had 6 placements =(11 candidates) 1402 actual votes counted, for possible 11 candidates = 2937 possible votes. • Then they were each numerically calculated by number points rewarded for each vote selection; • A LOT OF WORK!!! • Do note the old method would have the same results in 1,2,3 placements • However in the Sweeps the first places can split and a high scoring 2/3rd placement can actually score highest and be a first placement. • Thank you all; you were amazing, patient and very supportive: especially during the re-count during Zenyatta’s race!!! • Review the tables below: Good job TEAM! Judges for 2013 Regular Classes by andrew sawler • COMPLETE SET $160 • Regular Dog Classes $35 • Regular Bitch Classes $35 • Best Of Breed $35 Judges Vote Tally Report Judges VOTE TALLY Tables Videography National Specialty Income from DVD sales for year 2010: $5480.10 DVD expenses: $4471.96 Profit: $1008.14 The BCOA has contracted with Gary Weitz and Purebred Studios for new videos of our National Specialty this year. Thank you to everyone who did participate! Records and ballots to be retained for one year by Brenda Phillips. Tad Brooks 53 71 37 523 Second Katie Campbell 46 45 84 449 Third Nina Fetter 47 51 53 441 Fourth Carrie Jones Michael Work 60 58 67 30 50 38 551 418 First Fifth 67 www.basenji.org COMMITTEE REPORTS NATIVE STOCK Extension of Stud Book Opening By PAM Geoffroy, co-chair On August 1, 2011, the letter on right was sent to the AKC requesting an extension on the opening of the AKC stud book for Basenjis for imported Native African stock. It was requested that the stud book remain open until December 31, 2018. Following is the approval from the AKC to this request: BCOA Request for Extension of Opening of AKC Stud book for imported Native Stock. AKC Board Meeting, November 7 & 8, 2011 Basenji Stud Book Following a motion by Dr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Arnold, it was VOTED (unanimously) to extend the Open Registration for Basenjis imported from Africa, until December 31, 2018, with any dogs imported into the United States prior to December 31, 2018, eligible for registration until December 31, 2020. MOVING? • CHANGE OF ADDRESS • NOTICE IF YOU MOVE, please notify the BCOA Treasurer of your new address. Unless specifically requested, the USPS will not forward periodicals, such as the Bulletin, to your new address. To avoid missing your magazines, you must inform the Club of your address change. If we do not receive a Change of Address notice, the cost of a replacement issue is $6.50. The USPS charges $ .75 for each incorrect mailing address, returns only the cover with a label affixed showing the new address, and destroys the remainder of the magazine. However, in the course of any mailing, if the USPS damages your magazine beyond use, you may receive a replacement copy at no charge. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) August 1, 2011 James P. Crowley Executive Secretary AKC Board of Directors The American Kennel Club 51 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10010 Basenji Club of America, Inc. Office of the President Pamela Geoffroy 197 Mt. Hope Street N Attleboro, MA 02760 [email protected] 508-695-6573 Dear Mr. Crowley, I am writing this letter on behalf of the Basenji Club of America, Inc. (BCOA). The original AKC Stud Book registered the first basenjis in 1944; less than ten of these original registrants contributed descendants. This limited the ability for conscientious breeders in the U.S. to avoid various health disorders, which had become prevalent since the breed’s introduction to the western world. In response to this problem, and on advice from geneticists who believe at least 50 founders are necessary for long term breed viability, concerned breeders have made several trips to central Africa, starting in 1987, in search of native basenjis. At the request of the BCOA, in 1990 the AKC opened the Stud Book to the first group of native basenjis whom, when bred, had a positive impact within the breed via conformation, temperament and overall health statistics. Due to the early success in 1990 of the integration between domestic and native stock, the AKC Stud Book for the basenji was again opened in 2009 and is to remain open through December 31, 2013 to allow trips to Southern Sudan and other remote parts of Africa to search for native stock. A number of native basenjis have been registered under the 2008 agreement (effective January 1, 2009) with several others in the process of obtaining the necessary evaluations. However, in December 2008 travel in much of the northeastern DRC Congo and Southern Sudan became very hazardous due to attacks on many of the small villages by the Lords Resistance Army (LRA), a group of terrorist Ugandans that have been hiding in the Congo for years. Currently, there is an international effort to rid the LRA from that part of Africa, but until such time it will be impossible to visit a large area of Southern Sudan and DRC Congo; Southern Sudan being historically one of the best areas for native specimens. A trip to the DRC Congo in early 2011 had to be limited to a small area on the edges of territory still controlled by the LRA. The inability for breeders to broaden the geographical area due to the LRA, despite Southern Sudan’s independence this month, could further limit genetic diversity, the ultimate goal of these excursions. Given the volatile nature of the area(s), and the fact it can often times take years to develop necessary contacts that enable American breeders to travel safely to some of the more remote regions of central Africa, the BCOA respectfully requests from the AKC a five year extension to the current agreement of 2008 (start date January 1, 2009). The extension will be governed by the same AKC approved procedures for submitting Native Stock for inclusion in the AKC stud book (see AKC Board Minutes August 11-12, 2008 pg. 4-6); a three stage procedure which begins when the dog is at least one year old and includes hands-on evaluations by three highly qualified individuals, approval by the BCOA board of directors, and finally membership approval. Therefore, the Basenji Club of America is officially requesting the AKC stud book for Basenjis to remain open until December 31, 2018. Puppies are the most logical choice for importation due to obvious lifestyle adjustments; however it is not feasible, financially or physically, to bring over large numbers at any given time. Due to the procedural process noted above it takes roughly one year after importing a puppy before the evaluations begin with the process finishing with the memberships vote (another lengthy process) for inclusion in the stud book. As such, we would like to inquire about the possibility that any dog imported before the end of the 2018 extension be considered as eligible to participate in the process through those individual dogs’ AKC registrations with a cut off of 2020. The Basenji Club of America feels as long as there are still areas to be explored where purebred basen jis might be found we should take advantage of this unique opportunity afforded our breed and encourage breeder enthusiasts to pursue native stock in remote regions of Africa. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Pam Geoffroy, President, Basenji Club of America 68 www.basenji.org CLUBCOLUMNS Dallas Ft. Worth Basenji Club, Inc. By Fran Medley www.dfwbasenji.org This year marks the 35th year of dedication to this breed we all love so very much. We even have a couple of members who have been with the club since its beginning. Now that’s real dedication! We have been quite busy since our Specialty last March. First, we hosted our annual Lure Coursing Fun Run April 23 at the Haggard’s farm which is open to all sight hounds, with the emphasis on teaching new comers the ropes. Watching first time pups get their first look at “the bunny” and see the excitement in their eyes and the enthusiasm in their run is a joy to watch. We even had one Basenji and one IG try to go through the pond – boy were they surprised! Lunch was served to all the folks while we enjoyed visiting. We had two interesting educational programs at club meetings. One in April was Patricia Williams, DVM, speaking on First Aid for dogs and What to do in case of an Emergency. The second program in August was Roberta Kirby, Canine Sports Massage Therapist, who demonstrated massage on one of our dogs and spoke about how our lure coursing athletes can benefit. This year the AKC encouraged as many clubs as possible to host a Responsible Dog Owner’s Day to educate folks about different breeds and their specific requirements to make them better fit into human households, or just good dog care in general. The Ft. Worth Kennel Club (FWKC) sponsored the event we participated in on September 24th at Veteran’s Park in White Settlement. It was a beautiful warm and sunny day and many people from the community stopped by to check us all out. At least 10 different breed clubs participated and set up booths with literature and members to answer questions. We were very surprised and pleased to win first prize for the best decorated booth. We spent the day greeting the public and educating them about Basenjis. We were fortunate to have 3 colors represented – Zoë, a red & white 7 year old bitch, Zan, an 11 year old red & white male, Pharaoh, a 3 year old tri male and Paladin, a black & white 6 month old male puppy. The dogs were all on their best behavior both being cautious and eager to meet the public. We are preparing for our next Specialty, March 23, 2012, at the usual place – Will Rogers Memorial Complex, Fort Worth. The various breed club Specialties are held Friday night, followed by the FWKC’s All Breed Shows Saturday and Sunday so there are 3 days of shows. We will have a club dinner on Saturday night at a member’s home; all show folk welcome. Our Sweepstakes (Puppy & Veteran) Judge will be Mike Graves of Leander, TX. He has been around our breed for a long time as breeder, handler and has great hands on puppies. Our breed judge is Theresa Hundt of Newtown, CT who has handled Basenjis in the past. Trophies will be some lovely African or Egyptian themed items with a special trophy for the Oldest Veteran in Sweeps. Check our website in November for more information. Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Donate Today to the Basenji Health Endowment through - NetworkforGood.org/donation/ or MissionFish.org BasenjiHealth.org 69 www.basenji.org CLUB COLUMNS HOOSIER BASENJI CLUB By TERRY COX FIEDLER On August 20, 2011, the Hoosier Basenji Club’s Specialty returned to Muncie, Indiana and the Delaware County Fairgrounds. The summer of 2011 shattered heat records and this August day was a hot one too. Both show folks and their dog’s attire were adjusted for the need to stay cool. Basenji competitors wore colorful cooling blankets at ringside to help beat the heat. Dr. Tracy Leonard judged the sweepstakes classes and Mr. Williams Potter II handled the regular classes. Jovial camaraderie between spectators and show participants was heard under the big tent despite the August heat. Basenji competitors traveled from all parts of the midwest, east and south of the US to display their young basenji hopefuls and experienced show hounds. A refreshment area with chilled drinks for exhibitors and the bountiful raffle for all to enjoy were sponsored by the Hoosier Basenji Club. A “Meet the Breed” event was organized by the Muncie Kennel Club. The general public had an opportunity to learn about the history, care and canine sport activities preformed by the curly tailed dogs from Africa. Hoosier Basenji Club members and their basenjis manned the booth interacting with the curious onlookers. A big thanks and appreciation to all the Club Members and friends for their outstanding job making the Specialty enjoyable for all. The Hoosier Basenji Club invites all the basenji exhibitors and supporters back next year for the club’s 2012 specialty. Photos by Terry Cox Fiedler Rip Van Wrinkle Basenji Club by Susan Kamen Marsicano www.rvwbasenjiclub.org We’d like to congratulate Dr. Gary Johnson for his break through. Also, would like to mention that Dr. Dodds is now doing “green” thyroid testing, in house, which means she is not using radio-isotopes. Also note that she is providing complete thyroid panels which also include sending separately the 3 levels to OFA that they require.That is: OFA Thyroid Registry, Expanded Profile (T4,T3, free T3, T4AA, T3AA, FT4ED, cTSH, TgAA), cost is $110. From www.hemopet.org/services.html “HEMOLIFE is our division of Hemopet dedicated to providing the highest quality laboratory diagnostic work and expert interpretation of data. This service is available to veterinarians worldwide and to individual animal owners through their veterinarian. HEMOLIFE is unique in routinely offering expert clinical interpretive diagnostic comments that take into account the age, sex, and breed type and activity of the animal, this often yields an expected normal reference range for an individual pet that differs from the test lab’s generic broad reference range. HEMOLIFE has participated in the Endocrinology Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Proficiency Testing from the Veterinary Laboratory Association since 2008. HEMOLIFE provides the most comprehensive diagnostic profiles for detecting and interpreting autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism with our specialized reference ranges. We use novel, ‘green’ non-RIA technology never offered before in veterinary medicine (patent pending). The Thyroid Antibody Panel (Thyroid 5™) is comprised of T4, Free T4,T3, Free T3 and TGAA. No other diagnostic laboratory offers this technology or provides clients with the detail, personal assessment, and recommendations offered by Dr. Dodds and her staff. New for 2011 are our On Line Test Forms, Thyroid Gold and Nutriscan a dynamic new diagnostic tool which can reveal the latent or pre-clinical form of food sensitivity) Thyroid Gold™ certificates will be issued after obtaining normal passing all components of Hemopet’s patented Thyroid 5 Profile.” Our newsletter, the Rip Van Wrinkler, entering its 16th season, has been published online for a several years now. We are very happy with how it looks in full color. Our website is rvwbasenjiclub.org. You can find Rip Van Wrinkle Basenji Club on Facebook. 70 www.basenji.org CLUB COLUMNS ROUTE 66 BASENJI CLUB Fun Events with the Route 66 Basenji Club by Angela Anderson & Jessica Ryno Saturday, September 10th was a (thankfully) drizzly day in St. Louis, MO. “Thankfully” because the majority of the Metro area had essentially been without rain since May. Nonetheless, the rain was welcome as our Club was featured at an indoor event. The AKC Museum of the Dog (a lovely, canine-friendly museum featuring the world’s finest collection of Art devoted to the dog) hosts “Guest Dog of the Week/Meet the Breed” events, and it was our turn to show off our favorite. Due to Shows and Coursing events, several of our members were unable to attend. But, for the seven humans (Jessica, Annette, Chrissie, Nancy, me and my daughters Autumn and Holly) and five Basenji ambassadors, a good time was had by all. We were supposed to be in the large upstairs area, but apparently there was a scheduling mistake, and an American Eskimo Dog Rescue group (affectionately and cleverly called “Reskies”) was using the room for an Adopted Reskies Reunion. No worries. We were asked to set up downstairs instead, in the gallery celebrating the endurance and contributions of Arctic and Antarctic sled dogs. The exhibit was very interesting and, of course, we found humor and irony in being placed in there. Our gorgeous Basenjis Ace, Buttons, Jewell, and Nan represented the red and whites, and Batman was our lone, handsome brindle (and only boy). Aside from minimal snarking with each other, the Basenjis were very cordial to our two-legged visitors. While we were a bit disheartened that only a few people came to see us (or, sadly, the Museum in general), those who did were very interested in the beautiful, legendary barkless dogs. They enjoyed petting Batman and the girls and perusing the Basenji-themed books, stuffed animals and trinkets we had set up for display. When we didn’t have visitors, the two little girls took turns taking the Basenjis on short walks and potty breaks, and Annette and Jessica had Jewell and Batman practice for the ring. We all shared in conversation and laughs. When our time ended, we lovingly bid each other and the Basenjis good-bye, as we looked forward to our next Route 66 Basenji Club event! Just a few days later, on September 14th, the Route 66 Basenji Club hosted an Animal Chiropractic demo. It was another rainy day in St. Louis but it cleared up just in time for us to walk our dogs and get everything inside without getting wet. With the weather cooperating, everything seemed to just fall into place. However, it did not start off that way. This was an event we had been working on and looking forward to for a long time. At the first meeting of the year, it was suggested to set up a Chiropractic demo. A few of our members had been using a local animal chiropractor for some time and other members were interested in learning more about it. Everyone was very excited at the idea and we got to work right away. But, for one reason or another, we just could not seem to work out all the details with the chiropractor we had been using: date, location and price. So we decided to table the Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) demo idea for a little bit. Well, it just so happened that at the end of the summer my boy had a mishap jumping/slipping out of the back of my SUV and ended up with a sore back. I called his chiropractor and she could not get him in for a few weeks. That was when a friend told me about another animal chiropractor in the area. I did not like the idea of taking him to someone he did not know but he was in pain, so I took him in. We saw Dr. Terry Surtin and he was great. I was so impressed at the end of the visit I asked him if he would do a demo for the club and he said he would love to. Dr. Surtin has been a human chiropractor for over 30 years. A few years ago his dog was not well and in pain. None of the vets he took her to could figure out what was wrong with her. Suspecting he knew what was wrong and what she needed, he finally found his way to an animal chiropractor. She confirmed his suspicions and with a few adjustments his dog was good as new. Realizing his was not the only dog out there that could benefit from the healing art of chiropractic, he went back to school to learn how to help animals. Dr. Stan Carter kindly let us use the large lobby in his vet clinic for our demo. Dr. Surtin set up in the middle of the room surrounded by Basenjis and their owners. He seemed just as interested in learning about Basenjis and what they do, as we were about what he did. We had 8 Basenjis that took turns on the table with Dr. Surtin. As he worked on each of them, he talked about what he found. We had a good mix of dogs of all ages. We had show dogs, coursing/racing dogs and house dogs. He found shoulders that were out of place and necks & spines that needed adjusting. A few dogs had hips that needed manipulation and almost all the dogs had a few jammed toes. As Dr. Surtin was working on one dog, he found his mid-spine to be out of place. He asked the owner about his belly and digestion. She said he had a nervous belly. Dr. Surtin said the dog was getting nervous and getting a gassy belly causing him to arch his back and causing his spine to be out of alignment. The oldest dog there, Jagger, did let everyone know when Dr. Surtin found a sore spot but none of the other dogs fussed or wiggled. In fact all the dogs, even Jagger, really seemed to enjoy their time with Dr. Surtin. He gave us tips and showed us stretches to help keep our dogs in tip-top shape and feeling great. He also showed Debbie, Jagger’s owner, a few things she could do at home to help with Jagger’s chronic hip pain. Dr. Surtin talked a lot about how chiropractic adjustments were a great tool to keep our dogs healthy. He said active dogs need to be adjusted every 4-6 weeks. He also suggested that adjustments be done 7-10 days before a big event. Sometimes the dogs need to be kept calm for 24 to 48 hours after an adjustment. So if you happen to see the Route 66 dogs strutting around at Nationals looking fabulous…it was because they were all in alignment and feeling great. 71 www.basenji.org •• CLUB COLUMNS SPECIALTIES & BCOA supported entries Basenji Club of Southeastern WisconsiN www.bcosw.org Judges Critique by Michael J. Dougherty It was truly my pleasure to judge the Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin Specialty in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on September 20, 2011, during your National Specialty week. My Best of Breed was a beautiful, feminine red and white bitch, GCH DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau, SC. This very typey girl had the correct outline and was a brilliant mover from all directions. A lovely head and expression. Excellent topline and tail set. A lovely layback of shoulder and really good small, oval, and compact feet. Her showmanship was splendid on the day. The Best of Opposite Sex was a handsome young red and white dog, GCh. CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin. This elegant youngster never placed a foot wrong, and is of beautiful, correct type and proportions. Possesses a lovely neck, shoulder and headpiece. My Select Dog and 1st Award of Merit was GCh. CH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave, RE NA OAJ, a tri-color boy of excellent type and purpose. Correct in every way. He was a beautiful, graceful mover. The Select Bitch and 2nd Award of Merit was Ch. JasiriSukari Congo Lines, a lovely, typey brindle & white bitch. Beautiful outline and quality. Lovely structure. And an effortless mover. My 3rd Award of Merit recipient was Ch. Berimo African War Paint. This ten-years young, black and white dog was also Best Veteran on the day. He was in great condition for any age and competed mightily. A very handsome, fine moving male of correct type. The Winners Dog was the black and white Bred-By-Exhibitor dog class winner, Joy-Us Move It On Over. A handsome, masculine boy that moved splendidly.Very correct in type and outline. Reserve Winners Dog was a red and white youngster from the 12-18 month class Raven Rock N Country Karnak. He was also correct and excellent, and contended well with the eventual Winners Dog. Winners Bitch and ultimately Best of Winners was Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert - a beautiful red and white bitch from the 9-12 month puppy class. This youngster oozed correct Basenji type with all the parts making up an excellent picture. And, as with all my winners, she was a smooth and effortless mover. And finally, the Reserve Winners Bitch was the red and white Bred-By-Exhibitor bitch class winner, Kazor’s Mak’N My Way. A beautiful, correct bitch that pressed the Winners Bitch throughout in a close competition. My winners’ heads, ears, eyes, and bites were all pleasing and correct. And I was also pleased with good temperaments throughout the entire entry. At day’s end, I looked over my winners and was hugely pleased with them. There were many really excellent Basenjis from which to choose, and I could not have been happier with my final winners. My thanks to the Club, and its members, for the opportunity to officiate at your Specialty. I had a great time. Basenji Club of America, Inc. 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Click on the BCOA Online Store BCOA African Stock PROJECT Please be sure to send information on current (and past) litters that involve at least one full African parent to Linda Siekert. 73 www.basenji.org 2011 Basenji standings AKC Conformation AKC TopDogssm Using All-Breed Totals Starting January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011 For Events Processed Through Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Wins Name GCH CH Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Bucking The Trind GCH CH Reveille Push Button GCH CH ‘Tis-A Arubmec’s Circle Of Life GCH CH Undercover Meisterhaus Hi Ho Quianna By Signet GCH CH Victory Meisterhaus The X Factor CH Teazer Signet Bad Romance GCH CH Ahmahr Nahr’s Ryder Of The Voodoo Child GCH CH Kazor-Jokuba’s American Treasure GCH CH Meisterhaus Signet Glitz ‘N’ Glamour GCH DC N’Focus Santa Baby SC GCH CH Taji Goes Platinum GCH CH Eldorado N Akuaba Never Surrender GCH DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC GCH CH C-Quest Jokuba Zensational GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin GCH CH Karnak’s Pure And Simple Allure GCH CH Eldorado N Akuaba Untamed Heart At Kaleonahe GCH CH Platinum Nelson Jewel Of D’Nile SC GCH CH Sonbar’s Vigilant Valkyre At Cynosure Sex B D D D B D B D D B B B D B D D B D B B BIS 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 12 2 3 0 0 2 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Group II 18 1 3 3 0 1 3 2 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 III 18 4 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 Wins Total IV BOB/V Defeated 12 91 6,970 7 45 2,059 1 22 1,144 2 34 769 1 22 672 2 29 620 4 17 553 1 23 552 3 20 420 2 8 416 1 26 397 2 26 370 2 8 300 2 5 278 1 17 276 0 13 262 0 20 223 1 8 205 0 4 204 1 6 192 © 2011 American Kennel Club. © 2011 All rights reserved. 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AKC Conformation AKC TopDogssm Using Breed Totals Junior Showmanship Starting January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011 Rankings Based on AKC Show Awards For Events Processed Through Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Name GCH CH Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Bucking The Trind GCH DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC GCH CH Undercover Meisterhaus Hi Ho Quianna By Signet GCH CH Meisterhaus Dazzle ‘N’ Daze GCH CH Ahmahr Nahr’s Ryder Of The Voodoo Child GCH CH Emerant’s The Navigator JC GCH CH Karnak’s Pure And Simple Allure GCH CH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave CD RE NA OAJ GCH CH Victory Meisterhaus The X Factor GCH DC N’Focus Santa Baby SC GCH CH Taji Goes Platinum GCH CH Meisterhaus Signet Glitz ‘N’ Glamour GCH DC Southhouse Jumoke Ltle Big Man Malawi SC GCH DC Atarasi’s D’Lucks Edition SC GCH CH Eldorado N Akuaba Never Surrender GCH CH Reveille Push Button GCH CH Khani’s Starlight Starbright JC GCH CH Taji’s Klassic Lil Black Dress SC GCH DC Akuaba N Eldorado’s Speed Shot SC Sex B D B B B D D B D D B B B D D D D B B B Wins Total Defeated BOB/V 91 766 45 292 5 181 22 172 2 169 23 152 4 140 20 112 13 106 29 101 26 99 26 96 8 96 8 90 3 89 8 87 22 85 6 84 3 81 9 80 January 1 - June 30, 2011 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 Junior Emalia Williams Thomas Meade Brooke Bigley Amiah Nelson Amelia McLaughlin Danielle New Charles Connon Elizabeth Edgerton Shelby Miller Gryphon Skaggs State Points CA 167 KY 48 CA 23 WA 17 WA 14 OR 12 CA 7 MI 5 OR 1 TX 1 Prepared by Joel Brody, 16036 N 11th Ave. #1087, Phoenix, AZ 85023, [email protected] NOTE: No updated statistics provided for Junion Showmanship for 3rd quarter. © 2011 American Kennel Club. 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Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 74 www.basenji.org 2011 Basenji standings AKC Conformation Akc Grand Champion Rankings AKC Rally & OBEDIENCE For Events Processed Through October 09, 2011. 2011 Q3: January 1 - September 30, 2011 Starting January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 13 16 17 17 19 20 Name Sex GCH CH Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl B GCH CH Ahmahr Nahr’s Ryder Of The Voodoo Child D GCH CH Karnak’s Pure And Simple Allure B GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Bucking The Trind D GCH CH Undercover Meisterhaus Hi Ho Quianna By B Signet GCH CH Starfyre’s Rock’N With Danica B GCH CH Victory Meisterhaus The X Factor D GCH CH ‘Tis-A Arubmec’s Circle Of Life D GCH CH Taji Goes Platinum B GCH CH C-Quest Jokuba Zensational D GCH CH Meisterhaus Signet Glitz ‘N’ Glamour B GCH DC Akuaba N Eldorado’s Speed Shot SC B GCH DC Southhouse Jumoke Ltle Big Man Malawi SC D GCH CH Reveille Push Button D GCH DC N’Focus Santa Baby SC B GCH CH Eldorado N Akuaba Never Surrender D GCH CH Dragnquest My-Tym Read Btwn Thelines D GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin D CH Mardi Gras’ Oliver Twist D GCH CH Akuaba N Eldorado Speed Of Light B Points 255 160 127 119 107 99 81 79 60 59 57 54 53 53 53 52 45 45 43 42 © 2011 American Kennel Club. This ranking report is based on number of Grand Championship points earned and may include dogs who have not yet completed the requirements to earn the Grand Championship title. AKC Lure Coursing AKC TopDogssm Bowen System Starting January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011 For Events Processed Through Saturday, October 15, 2011 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 11 12 13 13 15 15 17 18 19 19 Name FC Ntomba Mosika SC FC Platinum Nelson Sardonyx Lady SC FC Taji’s Alster Echo SC FC Emerant’s Sheez Gotcha SC FC Fopaw’s Black Pearl SC GCH DC Akuaba N Eldorado’s Speed Shot SC DC Akuaba N Eldorado’s Speedster SC FC Taji’s Banh Mi On The Runway To Blue Note SC Emerant’s Heez Got Gusto SC DC Meisterhaus Deal Or No Deal RN MC LCX FC Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent SC DC Tazamisha Dp Mckenzie’s Quest SC Platinum Nelson Blue Diamond SC FC Stilwell’s Suletu Flies With The Wind MC LCX DC Eldorado’s Made You Look BN RE MC LCX FC Select Ww A Bonnie Boo SC DC Stilwell’s Tadita Runs With The Wind MC LCX FC Zuri’s Trii Me MC LCX2 CA FC Kinetic Interesting Times SC DC Eldorado’s Look Smart At Kaleonahe SC © 2011 American Kennel Club Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Sex D B D B B B B B D D D B B B B B B B D D Total 107 78 64 58 50 45 42 36 35 35 33 32 28 28 27 27 26 25 24 24 Rally Novice Emerant Fopaw Triwizard At Tanza JC Moonlightsdarkskies Jamil Emerant Makindu Heez Got Game BN CH Emerant N Fopaws Sheza Seeker CH Gana Hear Rocks Sing RN JC FC Apu Tri Roo Of Ganesa MC DC Sinful’s Swamp Legend MC LCX Lothlorien’s Jagermeister JC Nelson Platinum Onyx Of Amun SC Owner A Patterson-Hine/P Fragassi E Henderson B Phillips B Hart/L Hart N Roisum L Stewart S Schroeder C Cooper D Nelson/J Lange/L Nelson Score 274 246 182 93 92 86 84 82 71 Rally Open FC Maximillian RN SC AX AXJ FC Emerant Fopaw Triwizard At Tanza RN SC CH Sonbar Dann Braknalltherules RN FC Apu Tri Roo Of Ganesa MC CH Apollo Prince Of Diamonds FC Emerant Fopaw Triwizard At Tanza RN SC CH Foress Nyingi Mno One Too Many At Hatikvah RN Owner A Sumita/G Fukuma A Patterson-Hine/P Fragassi L Caldwell L Stewart E Wills A Patterson-Hine/P Fragassi L Stadtmore Score 146 93 87 86 78 78 77 Rally Excellent CH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave RA DC Eldorado’s Made You Look BN RA MC LCX I’Ll Do It My Way Owner S Wournos & K Wournos J. Johnson R Reggiano Score 290 242 81 Obedience Novice Sinbaje’s That’s Wavy Gravy RA SC OA OAJ OAP OJP Owner L Siekert Score 196.5 Obedience Open Fly’N Hi Kazor Ruby Lisanne CD RN TD Owner D Brigham Score 188 Prepared by Cindy Griswold NOTRA Top Ten For Period January 1, 2011 thru October 15, 2011 Rank Call 1 Jada Registered Name Kiroja’s Loving Every Minute NA NAJ GRC SORC2 2 Ari DC Jadaka's Independent Spirit SC SORC SGRC FCh VB 3 Scarlet FC Apu Pinache SORC 4 TuTu FC Apu Pi De Deux SC GRC SORC 5 L’Ox Kinetic Interesting Times JOR 6 Fern CH Apu Painted Sand RN SC GRC VBX SOR ORC 7 Dax-S 5Star Dax De Fax JC 8 Zuri GCh DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC LCX ORC SGRC2 LCM VFCh VB 9 Rio FC Kinetic Sourcery SC SOR ORC 10 Trii Me Zuri’s Trii Me JOR 10 Zuni Aastarte’s Zuni Breeze at Sun River Owner Points Cook/Hayek/ 21.50 Harmon Colbert 18.50 Marsicano Christensen Voss Marsicano 16.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 Sauceda Colbert 3.00 2.92 Voss/Stump Sehm/Troyna Garel 2.50 1.50 1.50 Reprinted with permission. 75 www.basenji.org 2011 Basenji standings ASFA Top Twenty For Period January 1, 2011 through Sept 1, 2011 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 16 16 18 19 19 Call Searsha Merlin Ajax Eddie Dawn Lulu Zuri Legend Remi Midnight Robin Banh Mi Gandina Romeo Kidege Mosika Houdini Cleo Sassy Sammy Registered Name GCh,DC N’Focus Santa Baby, SC,GRC FC Thor’s Kikozi, LCM,SC Nelson Platinum Onyx of Amun, SC DC Atarasi’s D’Lucks Edition, FCh,SC FC Platinum Nelson Sardonyx Lady, SC,CGC FC Fopaw’s Black Pearl, FCh, SC DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin, LCM,MC,SGRC, ORC, VB,LCX Taji’sTriLegendInTheMakingAtMcQu, FCh Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent FC Thor’s East Of Midnight, LCM6,MC,LCX5 Kugawa’s Robin The Boy Wonder FC Taji’sBanhMiOntheRunwaytoBlueno, FCh,SC GCh,Ch Taji’s Gandina Carnation, FCh Suddanly Raleigh Romeo FC Thor’s Itzyu Kidege, LCM,SC Ntomba Mosika DC Thor’s Jukebox Hero, LCM2,MC FC Mantz’s Cleopatra, SC Suddanly Sassafras Baraka Jumoke Salish Samish Owner K.Sanders J.Brader D.& L.Nelson/J.Lange N.Sherman/N.Scherwin E.Monzon/M.K.Quinnett S.Pintar/T.Leimback T.Colbert T.& T.McQuigg/K.Campbell L.& B.Hart J.Brader S.& S.Sher/C.Zapata/P.Burkhart Hamilton/Campbell/Kim/Farnsworth T.& T.McQuigg/K.Campbell C.Phillips J.Brader B.& L.Gregory J.Brader V.Mantz A.Bach Root/Bowlus/Gregory/Saban BOB Wins 14 4 2 3 1 1 4 9 1 0 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 BIF Earned 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Points 75 63 45 44 40 29 28 27 22 21 20 18 17 16 16 14 14 13 12 12 Reprinted with permission. UKC Top Ten LGRA Top Twenty Top Ten List For 2011 For Period January 1, 2011 to October 30, 2011 Posted Oct. 14, 2011 for events through Sept. 25, 2011 Rank Call 1 Rocky 2 Ari 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tutu Rio-V Bella Scarlet Fern Zuni Zuri 10 L’Ox 11 Anubus 12 Chili Registered Name Kiroja Chicago Hood At Jaroufa SGRC5 DC Jadaka’s Independent Spirit SC SGRC ORC FCh VB Apu Pi De Deux SGRC Kinetic Sourcery Kinetic-Enchanted Timeless Beauty GRC Apu PiNache RN JC SGRC2 Apu Painted Sand RN JC SGRC Astarte’s Zuni Breeze at Sun River GRC GCh DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC LCX SGRC2 ORC LCM VFCh VB Kinetic Interesting Times GRC Lord Anubs – Studdard Deepwoods Hot Chili Mambo GRC 12 Jules DC Eldorado’s Made You Look MC, LCX, RE, BN, GRC 12 Searsha N’Focus Santa Baby GRC 15 Echo-L FC Dharian’s Echo Kasi Up SC GRC NJP NAP 16 Daximillan 5 Star Dax De Fax 16 Velvet Ch Akuaba N Eldorado’s Speedster 18 Roxie Kiroja Hart N Soul SGRC 19 Arrow Tammen’s Can’t Touch This RA JC GRC 19 Taya Taya Unoli Crawford Owner Ladick Colbert Christensen Voss/Stump Voss Marsicano Marsicano Garel/Sapios Colbert Points 27.50 25.50 18.50 15.00 14.00 13.00 11.00 9.50 9.25 Voss Studdard Elliot/ Cameron Johnson 6.17 5.00 4.00 Sanders Langford 4.00 3.50 Sauceda Johnson Harmon Cook/Gilchrist Crawford/ Studdard 3.00 3.00 2.25 2.00 2.00 4.00 Rank 1 2 3 3 5 5 7 7 9 Name GRCH Timar’s Hits The Spot CH Kinetic-Enchanted Timeless Beauty CH Kinetic Interesting Times CH Timar’s On The Dark Side Kinetic Enchanted Follow The Knight Kinetic Enchanted Lady Of The Knight CH Klassic’s Gift From Paris CH Batman The Dark Knight CT UWPS UWPCHX GRCH Select Rugosa Rose Bouqet 9 UWPS UGWPCH GRCH Meisterhaus Kiroja Kiss N Tell 9 CH Victory Meisterhaus Sizzlin Hot 9 9 9 9 CH Avongara Rai Of Brushy Run CH Illusion Trialil Tendernessofdune CH Avongara Destiny Of Brushy Run CH AB-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool Owner Points J Martin 10 L Voss /D Voss 8 L Voss/S Stump 6 J Martin 6 D Voss/L Voss 5 D Voss/L Voss 5 N Jones/B Jones 4 J Ryno/D Ryno 4 L Lipford/ 3 T Leonard K Harmon 3 D Blevins/ C Blevins B Bland B Reed/T Reed B Bland W Pooley 3 3 3 3 3 Reprinted with permission from United Kennel Club, Your Total Dog Registry Since 1898. 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Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 76 www.basenji.org NEW basenji TITLES (Q3 2011) ® F O UN DED 18 84 CONFORMATION AKC CHAMPIONS CH AB Day Trip To Tanza-Jamaa Title Earned 09-18-11 D/R CH Fopaw’s Poetry In Motion B/R Title Earned 09-3-11 Bred-By-Exhibitor CH Kazor’s I Love Models Title Earned 26-Aug-11 CH Fopaws Designated Driver JC X CH Kazor’s Good Karma At No Ka Oi’s La’Akea Maui Makena X CH Kazor’s Supermodel Fopaws Owner/Breeder: Carol A Webb Owner/Breeder: Kevin Leimback & Therese Leimback CH Reveille Push The Limit To MV JC X CH AB-SS Follow The CH Hacker’s Too Hot Too Handle At Mariah Title Earned 09-2-11 Money Owner: Jeff Sheldon & Pat Fragassi & Ty Rollins Breeder: Wanda K Pooley B/R CH Kazor’s Super Scorch Title Earned 07-3-11 D/R CH C-Quests Soul Driver X CH Sunjata Kazor Mini Me Hacker-Imani Forever Young X CH Hacker’s Eternal Flame Mariah Owner/Breeder: Maria Clecak & Ann Harrison CH Ahmahr Nahr’Shaw West Of The Pecos Title Earned 09-11-11 D/R Bred-By-Exhibitor Owner: Sandy Simpson & David Simpson & Carol A Webb Breeder: Carol A Webb & O Jeffry White D/R GCH DC Ahmahr Nahr’s Jake Jamuel To Mibre SC X CH CH Jasiri-Sukari Puff Of Magic Title Earned 07-31-11 Ahmahrnahr’Sgoldentalisman CH Jasiri-Sukari HR Pup N’Stuff X CH Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite JC CH Eldorado’s Echo Of The Wind X CH Kisa Dancing In The Dark Owner/Breeder: Jennie Behles & Robert J Walley Owner: Heather Mentzos & Julie Jones & Kathy Jones Breeder: Kathleen Jones & Julie Jones Owner: Kim Byrd & Joanne Wilds Breeder: Kim Byrd GCH CH Eldorado’s Akuaba One More Time X CH Eldorado’s CH Jasiri-Sukari The Line King Title Earned 07-3-11 CH Kisa Odds On Red Title Earned 07-10-11 Akuaba With One Look JC GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Bucking The Trind X CH Jasiri-Sukari Congo- CH Kisa Cash Inheritance X CH Eldorado Shot N Th’Dark At Kisa Owner: Felice M Lang Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela A Geoffroy & Susan Coe Leezza Rice JC Owner: Kim Byrd & Joanne Wilds Breeder: Kim Byrd CH Akuaba N Eldorado Xtra Special Edition Title Earned 08-10-11 CH Amazing Nowata Sweet Daisy JC Title Earned 09-17-11 D/R CH Kisa Inherit The Wind Title Earned 07-30-11 B/BR D/B B/R Owner: Kathleen Wood & Julie Jones & Kathy Jones & Nicholas Cannon Breeder: Julie L Jones & Kathleen A Jones CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin Title Earned 07-9-11 CH Starfrye-Amazing Sun SC X CH Nowata’s Love Kid Owner/Breeder: S Preedasuth D/BR D/R CH Kokopelli’s Soothsayer Title Earned 07-10-11 D/R Bred-By-Exhibitor B/T CH C-Quest’s Just Push Play X CH Kokopelli’s Tarot Owner/Breeder: Gretchen A Van Alstyne CH Skyhi’s Rock Your World X CH Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza CH Bim-Mar’s Kept Her Kiley Title Earned 09-4-11 B/T Rice JC Owner: Julie L Jones & Kathleen A Jones & Chua Ming Kok Breeder: Julie L Jones & Kathleen A Jones CH Kazor’s Make Way For Riley X Bim-Mar’s Kept Her Promise Owner/Breeder: Phyllis A Martin CH C-Quest Jokuba Silent Storm Title Earned 07-23-11 D/R CH Jerlin’s The Tri Who Loved Meowl JC Title Earned 07-8-11 CH Lost Tens Jack Of Hearts X White Wind Dark Angel Lost Ten B/T CH Mardi Gras’ Just You Wait Title Earned 07-23-11 CH Jerlin’s Double O Seven X CH Jerlin’s Lyric In Black A-Peek Owner/Breeder: Russella S Bowen-Wilkerson & Cindy Russell Owner: Debbie Brown-Thompson Breeder: Linda K Ehlers B/B Owner: William Kushnir & Patricia Kushnir Breeder: S Anne Humphreys & Bill Humphreys Owner: Jo Lynne York & Mike Graves Breeder: Michael L Graves & Christine L Graves D/B GCH CH C-Quest Jokuba Zensational X GCH CH Jokuba’s C-Quest CH Mariah’s Let’s Get The Fire Started Title Earned 08-11-11 Sneak Preview At Omar CH Hacker-Rwanda’s Night Light X CH Hacker’s Eternal Flame Owner/Breeder: Russella Wilkerson & Cindy Russell Mariah CH Joy-Us Move It On Over Title Earned 09-20-11 CH Eldorado’s Two Minute Warning D/B Title Earned 09-18-11 Bred-By-Exhibitor D/B Bred-By-Exhibitor Owner/Breeder: Susan Joyner DC Select-Gana Incantation MC X CH Epic Tri My Best JC Owner: Ellen L Hawkins & Rebecca C Blansett Breeder: Rebecca C Blansett & Elizabeth Wiley Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) Owner: Lisa B Simmons & Diane Ponzillo Breeder: Maria Clecak & Christopher Clecak CH Meisterhaus Backstreet Boy X CH Signet Explicit Runaround Sue CH Kaleonahe’s Eldorado This Is It Title Earned 08-12-11 B/T B/R CH Meisterhaus Signet 98 Degrees D/R Title Earned 09-1-11 Bred-By-Exhibitor CH Serengeti Jackpot X CH Joy-Us Lady-Of-The-Night JC CH Akuaba N Eldorado Stop The Press X CH Eldorado’s Ooh La La Owner/Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela A Geoffroy D/B DC Berimo’s Roustabout SC X CH Mardi Gras’ Best On The Bill CH Jokuba C-Quest First Round Knock Out Title Earned 07-8-11 GCH CH AB-Rafiki The Icon Of Cool X Dharian’s Evening Star JC DC Epic’s Accidental Magic SC Title Earned 08-1-11 D/B Bred-By-Exhibitor Owner/Breeder: Cherry Lawson & George K Lawson CH C-Quest’s Master Of Disguise X CH Jokuba’s C-Quest Sneak- CH Dharian’s Leather ‘N’ Lace Title Earned 08-27-11 CH Lost Tens Twice Baked Title Earned 08-13-11 D/R CH Eldorado’s Intrigue X CH Khani’s Written In The Stars Owner: A Tad Brooks & Brenda J Cassell & Ciara E Cassell Breeder: Brenda J Cassell & A Tad Brooks & Ciara E Cassell & Todd Cosper Owner: Pamela A Geoffroy & Sheila Lund Breeder: Kyle Cabral & Kathryn R Britton & Connie Paulsen & Stephen Strobel 77 www.basenji.org NEW basenji TITLES (Q3 2011) AKC CHAMPIONS (CONT.) CH Meisterhaus Signet Out Of Your League Title Earned 09-18-11 B/R CH Suddanly Kadomatsu Ehu Papale Title Earned 07-31-11 D/BR AKC GRAND CHAMPION DC Suddanly On The Cover Of GQ SC X Suddanly Magnolia GCH CH Akuaba N Eldorado Speed Of Light B/BR Title Earned 07-29-11 CH Signet Hillbilly Rock Star X CH Meisterhaus Tears & Tantrums Blossom GCH CH Eldorado’s Akuaba One More Time X CH Eldorado’s Owner: A Tad Brooks Breeder: A Tad Brooks & Brenda J Cassell & Ciara E Cassell & Joseph A Hurt Owner: Willis Sullivan Breeder: Willis Sullivan & Susan Campeau Akuaba With One Look JC CH Mystical’s Roll Of The Dice Title Earned 07-9-11 D/T CH Mysticals Higher Power Of Karnak X CH Mysticals In Over CH Sundiata’s Pirandello Title Earned 07-1-11 Owner/Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela A Geoffroy & Susan Coe D/BR CH Sundiata’s Pi R Squared JC X CH Sundiata Twisted River Aoui GCH CH Eldorado’s Akuaba One More Time X CH Eldorado’s Owner/Breeder: Doris Bloor-Goins & Chris Maxka Akuaba With One Look JC My Head CH Taji’s Eligible Bachelor Title Earned 08-21-11 Owner: Karen Terry Breeder: Dolores Harman-Johnson D/R Bred-By-Exhibitor CH Taji’s Travelers Cheque SC X Taji Arubmec Thecommunicator CH Platinum Taji X-Treme Competitor D/R Title Earned 08-6-11 Bred-By-Exhibitor Owner: Elizabeth Parker & Katie Campbell Breeder: Jaymie Cizek & Katie Campbell CH Taji’s Tri Legend In The Making At McQuigg JC Title Earned 08-6-11 D/T CH Taji’s Absolut Klassic Tri-Peat X CH Taji’s Absolut Intoxication CH Proudlaan Sunny Jim Title Earned 08-28-11 D/R Bred-By-Exhibitor CH Platinum’s Adrenaline Rush X CH Proudlaan Panda-Monium Owner: Jane Johnson Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela A Geoffroy & Susan Coe GCH DC Atarasi’s D’Lucks Edition SC Title Earned 08-14-11 D/R CH Fopaw’s Royal Flush X CH Atarasi Taji Berimo Dotcom SC DC Taji’s Klassic Architecture SC X CH Platinum’s Shopping Spree Owner: Maxwell Balmain & Katie Campbell & MaryK Quinnett & Sherri Balmain Breeder: M Quinnett & L Quinnett & Katie Campbell GCH CH Akuaba N Eldorado’s Speed Shot SC B/B Title Earned 07-2-11 Owner: Nancy Sherman & Natalie Scherwin Breeder: Jordan Reed GCH CH Djakomba’s Sandoway Of Wyoland JCD/R Title Earned 08-19-11 Owner: Tammy McQuigg & Katie Campbell & Timothy McQuigg Breeder: Katie Campbell CH Djakomba’s Nice Tri X CH Djakomba’s Baby Blossom CH Teazer’s Konvict Title Earned 08-21-11 GCH CH Eldorado N Akuaba Untamed Heart At Kaleonahe Title Earned 07-2-11 Owner: Janell Canaday & Ashlee Canaday Breeder: Victor Cruz & Doris Daniels Owner/Breeder: Laura L Pond CH Reveille Clear For Takeoff Title Earned 07-29-11 B/BR CH Grandquest Kazor’s Motumbo Xequemate X CH Teazer’s GI Jane Owner: John Gaidos & Kathryn R Britton & Ainsley K Halemanu Breeder: John Gaidos & Ainsley K Halemanu Kisa Clear N Present Danger X CH Reveille Solo Pilot Owner/Breeder: Damara Bolte’ & Jane Lodge CH Reveille Flying Tiger Title Earned 07-10-11 D/R D/R CH Illusion’s Tex Son JC X CH Eldorado’s She’s A Keeper Owner: Kyle Cabral & Stephen Strobel Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela A Geoffroy & Susan Coe B/BR Kisa Clear N Present Danger X CH Reveille Solo Pilot CH Teazer Signet Journey To Kazor Title Earned 08-14-11 Owner/Breeder: Damara Bolte’ & Jane Lodge CH Grandquest Kazor’s Motumbo Xequemate X CH Sonbar CH Skyhi’s Rock Your World X CH Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice JC Signet Lightfoot Lilly Owner: Julie L Jones & Kathleen A Jones & Chua Ming Kok Breeder: Julie L Jones & Kathleen A Jones CH Skyhi’s Hot Fudge Title Earned 08-9-11 D/T CH Skyhi’s Rock Your World X CH Kanibaru Caramel Kiss D/R Owner: Carol A Webb & John Gaidos Breeder: John Gaidos & Ainsley K Halemanu & Brenda J Cassell Owner/Breeder: Laurie A Stargell CH Sonbar’s Undeniably Unique Title Earned 07-16-11 B/R CH Teazer’s Rumble On The Rock Title Earned 09-5-11 B/R CH Grandquest Kazor’s Motumbo Xequemate X CH Teazer’s GI Jane CH Sonbar’s Phoolish Pleasure At Cumback X CH Sonbar’s Grace- CH Victory Meisterhaus Sizzlin Hott Title Earned 07-10-11 B/R B/R Owner: Darcy Blevins & Tim V Huff & Cecil Blevins Breeder: Tim V Huff & A Tad Brooks CH Sonbar’s Seventh Son Of Djakomba X CH Sonbar’s Table Talk Owner/Breeder: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos Winger CH Wybark’s Lady Gaga Title Earned 09-18-11 B/R CH C-Quests Point Blank X CH Jerlin’s Lyric In Black Owner: Mrs. Terry A. Colbert Breeder: Linda K Ehlers GCH CH Karnaks Good Morgan Sunshine Title Earned 07-17-11 B/R Owner: Mr. Jeffrey P Slonaker & Scotti S Slonaker Breeder: Karen Hutchison GCH CH Khani’s Starlight Starbright JC Title Earned 08-28-11 B/R CH Khani’s Kata Tjuta JC X CH Khani’s Written In The Stars Ahmahr Nahr’s Tamu Mtoto Walciume X CH Kenya Catch Me Owner/Breeder: Gary Birk & Annette M Birk Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) D/R CH Karnak’s Never Ending Chaos X CH Taqsim Signet Warratah CH Meisterhaus Egoiste’ X CH Meisterhaus Victory’s You’Re The One CH Sonbar’s Xclusive Xtrovert Title Earned 09-20-11 GCH DC Jerlin’s Our Zuri Pupin MC LCX Title Earned 09-3-11 D/R Owner/Breeder: John Gaidos & Ainsley K Halemanu ful Goddess Owner: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos & Susan Eiden Breeder: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin Title Earned 08-28-11 Owner/Breeder: Connie Paulsen & Kathryn R Britton & Jerry Paulsen 78 www.basenji.org NEW basenji TITLES (Q3 2011) AKC COMPANION DOG AKC GRAND CHAMPION (CONT.) GCH CH Kokopelli’s Kyavana Title Earned 09-29-11 B/T Sonbar’s Autumn Velveteen Vixen CD Title Earned 09-20-11 B/T GCH CH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave CD RE NA OAJ X CH Sonbar’s Owner/Breeder: Gretchen A Van Alstyne Incandescent Icicle D/R CH Mata Hauri Neapolitan X CH Reveille Rewind To Mata Hauri Owner: Victor Bradford & Roberta Bradford Breeder: Debbie Hauri Owner: Mary Langula & Gary Langula & Sally Wuornos Breeder: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos Winger GCH CH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave CD RE NA OAJ Title Earned 09-20-11 D/T B/R D/R CH Hacker’s Hyde And Zeke SC X Caiya Princess Lightning JC Emerant Makindu Heez Got Game BN RN JC Title Earned 09-30-11 Owner/Breeder: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos GCH CH Platinum’s Fearisnotafactor RN JC X CH Emerant N D/B Fopaws Sheza Seeker SC Owner: Deborah Nelson & Mary K Quinnett Breeder: Larry Nelson & Deborah L Nelson & Mary K Quinnett ® F O UN DED 18 84 Owner: Ms. Brenda Phillips Breeder: Bryce Hart & Lisa R Hart RALLY AKC RALLY NOVICE CH Taji Platinum Man Of Action X CH Taji’s Margarita With Salt Dakotah’s Kuma Cum-Laude JC Title Earned 09-21-11 Goddess CH Platinum’s Adrenaline Rush X DC Platinum And Nelson At Taji SC GCH CH Taji On Her Majesty’s Secret Service B/R Title Earned 08-6-11 Owner: Tamitha Neargarth Breeder: Tamitha Neargarth & Michelle Gahgan Owner/Breeder: Rande K Mathers & Steve R Mathers CH Penda Taji’s Tri-Umphant One JC X CH Sonbar’s Graceful GCH CH Platinum Nelson Jewel Of D’Nile SC Title Earned 08-6-11 D/R CH C-Quests Soul Driver X Rafikis Fancy Colors JC CH C-Quest’s Just Push Play X CH Kokopelli’s Tarot GCH CH Mata Hauri Loki Too Title Earned 08-20-11 Dafina Rafikis Devilish Driver JC Title Earned 09-21-11 Moonlightsdarkskies Jamil RN Title Earned 08-12-11 Owner: Elaine Henderson D/BR CH Flutesong’s I’M Henry The 8th I Am JC Title Earned 09-21-11 D/R Rafikis Calm Before The Storm X CH Pepparson’s Uzuri Bulldobas Owner/Breeder: Nancy Craigie Owner/Breeder: Katie Campbell GCH CH Tomar’s Miracle Of Fate Title Earned 08-19-11 D/R D/T FC Apu The Answer MC LCX X FC Apu Bella Di Cerignola MC Owner: Lisa Stewart Breeder: Karen P Christensen & Susan Marsicano CH Tomar’s Wolfgang Nobark X Tomar’s Out Of Eden Owner/Breeder: Marti Reed GCH CH Siscos Strawberries And Cream Title Earned 09-17-11 FC Apu Tri Roo Of Ganesa RN MC Title Earned 09-18-11 B/R AKC RALLY ADVANCED CH Klassic’s Minny Me At Kanana X GCH CH Virtual Vision Out Of Africa CH Sonbar Brite Genuineoriginal X CH Dakars Adria Enchanted Owner/Breeder: Zee DaSilva & Nigel DaSilva D-Ann B/R D/R DC Eldorado’s Made You Look BN RE MC LCXB/BR Title Earned 07-16-11 CH Akuaba In Corduroy X CH Eldorado’s Ooh La La ® DED 1 4 88 Owner: Jane Johnson Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela A Geoffroy OBEDIENCE AKC BEGINNER NOVICE FC Zuri’s Ki-Ju At Amun BN RE MC NA Title Earned 07-2-11 D/R ® F O UN DED 18 84 AKC JUNIOR COURSER Owner: Judith K Lange & Marilyn A Leighton Breeder: Lori J Baxter & Marilyn A Leighton Dafina Rafikis Brightman JC Title Earned 09-21-11 CH Hacker-Rwanda’s Night Light X Rafikis Fancy Colors JC FC Solar Kasai Celestial Dancer BN RAE SC NAB/R Title Earned 09-20-11 Owner: Tamitha Neargarth Breeder: Tamitha Neargarth & Michelle Gahgan D/T GCH CH Taji’s Gandina Carnation JC Title Earned 09-21-11 B/R CH Platinum’s Adrenaline Rush X CH Taji’s Closing Bell At Quercus JC LURE COURSING CH Bordeaux African Jumoke SC X DC Zuri’s Ultimately Kia MC Owner: Tamitha Neargarth & Michelle Gahgan Breeder: Michelle Gahgan Owner: Ms. Mary Ellen Chaffin Breeder: Jaymie Cizek & Katie Campbell Owner: Zee DaSilva & Nigel DaSilva Breeder: Christian Jouanchicot UN B/T CH Taji’s Travelers Cheque SC X Taji Arubmec Thecommunicator AKC RALLY EXCELLENT O Rafikis Fancy Colors JC Title Earned 09-21-11 Taji’s Alster Echo JC Title Earned 07-16-11 Owner: Laura Caldwell Breeder: Dorothy Ann Collette Luther King Out Of Africa X Ofna Out Of Africa F B/B CH Escapade’s High Five X CH Rafiki’s If Tomorrow Comes CH Sonbar Dann Braknalltherules RA Title Earned 09-20-11 GCH CH Virtual Vision Out Of Africa Title Earned 07-22-11 Miss Chloe Murray JC Title Earned 09-21-11 Owner: Eileen M. Murray B/T Owner: Tammy McQuigg & Katie Campbell & Timothy McQuigg Breeder: Andrea L Walters & Katie Campbell & Timothy L Walters Teazer Khani’s I’M Coming Out JC Title Earned 07-16-11 B/R CH Kazor Bay-Senji Yuara Natural X CH Teazer’s Skylark Owner/Breeder: John Gaidos & Kathryn R Britton & Ainsley K Halemanu FC Akuaba The Solar Cat Dancer SC X FC Kasai’s Red Solar Wind SC Owner: Elizabeth M Lundell Breeder: Iris M Craven & Linda M Lutman Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 79 www.basenji.org NEW basenji TITLES (Q3 2011) AKC JUNIOR COURSER (cont.) GCH CH Undercover Meisterhaus Hi Ho Quianna By Signet JC Title Earned 09-21-11 B/R CH Signet Hillbilly Rock Star X CH Meisterhaus Tears & Tantrums Owner: Gale N Whitehurst & A Tad Brooks & Janice Harrison Breeder: A Tad Brooks & Brenda J Cassell B/T DC Devils Peak Tw Call Of Duty SC X DC Khani’s Achtung Baby SC Owner/Breeder: Jennifer Miller & Shelby Miller FC Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent SC Title Earned 07-16-11 D/T Emerant’s Heez Got Gusto SC Title Earned 07-23-11 D/B Owner: Ms. Mary Ellen Chaffin Breeder: Jaymie Cizek & Katie Campbell Tazamisha’s Talker SC Title Earned 07-15-11 D/R Owner: Sarah Smith-Falkner & Lisa R Hart Breeder: Bryce Hart & Lisa R Hart FC Emerant’s Sheez Gotcha SC Title Earned 07-24-11 B/B GCH CH Platinum’s Fearisnotafactor RN JC X CH Emerant N Fopaws Sheza Seeker SC Angel Owner/Breeder: Bryce Hart & Lisa R Hart Owner: Brett Ballard & Kristin Gross Breeder: Valerie Cortez & David Cortez & Nicholas Cortez Undercover Legend Of Maya Angelou SC Title Earned 09-10-11 Owner/Breeder: Bryce Hart & Lisa R Hart GCH CH Platinum’s Fearisnotafactor RN JC X CH Emerant N CH Tazamisha Khani’s Last Endeavor X CH Tazamisha DP SHZ No GCH CH Platinum’s Fearisnotafactor RN JC X CH Emerant N Fopaws Sheza Seeker SC D/T Fopaws Sheza Seeker SC CH Fopaws N Bajoran After Hours JC X DC Zuri’s Gracii SC Owner: Bryce Hart & Lisa R Hart Breeder: Lisa R Hart & Bryce Hart & Therese Leimback & Kevin Leimback B/R Owner: Joan V. Bayley & Deborah Nelson Breeder: Larry Nelson & Deborah L Nelson & Mary K Quinnett CH Taji’s Travelers Cheque SC X Taji Arubmec Thecommunicator B/T GCH DC Bantu’s Playing Rochambeau SC Title Earned 07-16-11 CH Platinum’s Adrenaline Rush X DC Platinum And Nelson At Taji SC Taji’s Alster Echo SC Title Earned 07-30-11 AKC SENIOR COURSER CH Emerant N Fopaws Sheza Seeker SC Title Earned 07-23-11 Platinum Nelson Blue Diamond SC Title Earned 07-23-11 B/B FC Kinetic Interesting Times SC Title Earned 07-10-11 D/R DC Sherwood’s In The Nick Of Time RN SC X FC Kinetic Sourcery SC Owner/Breeder: Lisa Voss & Samuel Stump DC Undercover Dark Jedi Legend SC X CH Undercover-Meister- Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent SC Title Earned 07-15-11 D/T FC Nelson Platinum Onyx Of Amun SC Title Earned 07-17-11 haus Cleah Owner/Breeder: Gale N Whitehurst & Susan Schroeder GCH CH Platinum’s Fearisnotafactor RN JC X CH Emerant N D/T CH Platinum’s Adrenaline Rush X DC Platinum And Nelson At Taji SC Fopaws Sheza Seeker SC AKC MASTER COURSER Owner: Sarah Smith-Falkner & Lisa R Hart Breeder: Bryce Hart & Lisa R Hart FC Baraka Prince Of Abu Tig MC Title Earned 09-18-11 D/R Owner: Deborah Nelson & Judith K Lange & Larry Nelson Breeder: Larry Nelson & Deborah L Nelson & Mary K Quinnett CH Jumokequita African Luxor MC X DC Jumoke-Quita Dream Emerant’s Sheez Gotcha SC Title Earned 07-23-11 B/B FC Ntomba Mosika SC Title Earned 07-24-11 Of Qena MC Owner: Robert H Gooderl Breeder: William J Bowlus & Paul L Root GCH CH Platinum’s Fearisnotafactor RN JC X CH Emerant N Foundation Stock X Foundation Stock Fopaws Sheza Seeker SC DC Devilspeak After Midnight MC Title Earned 07-17-11 Owner/Breeder: Bryce Hart & Lisa R Hart Kinetic Interesting Times SC Title Earned 07-9-11 D/R Owner/Breeder: Lisa Voss & Samuel Stump Moonlight N Amber’s Let’s Get Sirius SC Title Earned 09-17-11 B/T CH Devils Peak Whirligig Archangel JC X CH Tazamisha Practical Magic DC Sherwood’s In The Nick Of Time RN SC X FC Kinetic Sourcery SC B/R Owner: Cindi Gross & Cynthia J Austin & Martina M Cortez Breeder: Martina M Cortez & Cynthia J Austin DC Platinum And Nelson At Taji MC Title Earned 09-17-11 CH Bordeaux African Jumoke SC X Taji’s Changa Platinum Queue Hera JC Owner: Larry Nelson & Deborah L Nelson & Mary K Quinnett Breeder: Katie Campbell & M Quinnett & June Young Ntomba Mosika SC Title Earned 07-23-11 D/R Foundation Stock X Foundation Stock Owner: Bryan Gregory & Laurie Gregory Breeder: Unknown Owner: Bryan Gregory & Laurie Gregory Breeder: Unknown FC Sunbirds’ Dreaming Of Denali SC Title Earned 09-18-11 B/B PJ’s Kenset Back To The Future X CH Sunbird Suddanly Lady B Good JC Owner: Jarod Johnson Breeder: Carolyn Noll Gerics & Susan M Campeau B/R Moonlight N Amber’s Crash Bandicoot X CH Dune’s Pleistocene Owner: Ms. Rebecca J Wright Breeder: Amber Wright & Rebecca Wright D/R FC Taji’s Alster Echo SC Title Earned 07-31-11 CH Taji’s Travelers Cheque SC X Taji Arubmec Thecommunicator Owner: Ms. Mary Ellen Chaffin Breeder: Jaymie Cizek & Katie Campbell AKC FIELD CHAMPION GCH DC Akuaba N Eldorado’s Speed Shot SC B/B Title Earned 09-04-11 D/T ® F O UN DED 18 84 AGILITY GCH CH Eldorado’s Akuaba One More Time X CH Eldorado’s Novice Agility Akuaba With One Look JC GCH CH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave RE NA NAJD/T Title Earned 08-6-11 Owner: Jane Johnson Breeder: Sheila Lund & Pamela A Geoffroy & Susan Coe CH Penda Taji’s Tri-Umphant One JC X CH Sonbar’s Graceful Goddess Owner/Breeder: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) 80 www.basenji.org NEW basenji TITLES (Q3 2011) AKC NOVICE AGILITY (cont.) Wakan Hope For Freedom CD RAE JC MX MXJ NJP Title Earned 07-3-11 B/R Wakan Goodgrief Charliebrown X CH Wakan Sunshine Come Softly Owner: Paige Collier Wiseman Breeder: Toni L Ackerman Agility FAST Excellent Master Agility Excellent Preferred 4 DC Sinbaje’s Picture Perfect CDX RE SC OA OAJ MXP4 MJP4 PAX Title Earned 09-04-11 D/R DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper CD RAE5 MC D/R MX MXJ AXP AJP XF Title Earned 08-27-11 CH Ronel’s General Purpose Jerlin X Hadassa Windsong Of The Nile CH Sundiata Sir Ochre Dutton X Wakan African Sage Sinbaje UD AX OAJ Owner: Belinda Kaufman Breeder: Dallas J Hunt Owner/Breeder: Linda Daves Siekert Open Agility CH Apu Painted Sand RN SC OA OAJ OF Title Earned 09-11-11 B/BR LGRA TITLES OPEN AGILITY JUMPER PREFERRED CH Sundiata’s Pi R Squared JC X FC Apu Sand Thru The Hourglass Dharian’s Lone Star SC AX AXJ OJP Title Earned 09-24-11 RA MC THD Dharian’s Star Trek X Dharian’s Obsidian JC Owner/Breeder: Susan Marsicano Owner: Charlotte Wenger & S Anne Humphreys Breeder: S Anne Humphreys & Bill Humphreys D/B SGRC Ch. Apu Painted Sand RN OA OAJ OF THD CL2 (CL2-R CL2-H CL2-F CL2-S) CL3-H JS-N SC FCh SGRC ORC SOR CGC TDIA MVB Title Earned 8-20-11 Owner: Susan Marsicano Novice Agility Jumper CH Arendahls Carnival Night JC NA NAJ Title Earned 09-04-11 B/T CH Rafikis Three Ring Circus X CH Arendahls Sometime Soon JC OAP AJP Owner: Lisa A Marshall & Amy J Marshall Breeder: Lisa Marshall & Amy Marshall & Michelle Gahgan DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper CD RAE5 MC MX MXJ OAP AJP OF Title Earned 07-3-11 D/R CH Ronel’s General Purpose Jerlin X Hadassa Windsong Of The Nile Owner: Belinda Kaufman Breeder: Dallas J Hunt OPEN AGILITY JUMPER CH Apu Painted Sand RN SC NA OAJ OF Title Earned 08-6-11 Excellent Agility Jumper Preferred B/BR CH Sundiata’s Pi R Squared JC X FC Apu Sand Thru The Hourglass RA MC Owner/Breeder: Susan Marsicano GCH CH Sonbar’s Sonic Shockwave RE NA OAJ D/T Title Earned 08-7-11 CH Penda Taji’s Tri-Umphant One JC X CH Sonbar’s Graceful Goddess B/T Sukari-Jasiri Pupp Fiction JC X CH Jasiri-Sukari Tri And Stop Me Owner: Renee Meriaux & Kathleen A Jones & Julie L Jones & Kelley J Vanarsdale Breeder: Kathleen A Jones & Mickey Rubin & Julie L Jones Owner/Breeder: Sally Wuornos & Kari Wuornos Excellent Agility Jumper Agility Excellent Preferred DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper CD RAE5 MC D/R MX MXJ AXP AJP OF Title Earned 08-6-11 CH Ronel’s General Purpose Jerlin X Hadassa Windsong Of The Nile Owner: Belinda Kaufman Breeder: Dallas J Hunt Master Agility Excellent Preferred 2 Jasiri-Sukari Rocky MTN Tri SC MX MXJ MXP2 B/T MJP NF Title Earned 08-5-11 Sukari-Jasiri Pupp Fiction JC X CH Jasiri-Sukari Tri And Stop Me Owner: Renee Meriaux & Kathleen A Jones & Julie L Jones & Kelley J Vanarsdale Breeder: Kathleen A Jones & Mickey Rubin & Julie L Jones CH Makalika-Jerlin Cherry Pop SC OA AXJ NAP NF Title Earned 09-17-11 Owner: Kimberly D McNeill & Miles Tihansky Breeder: Margaret B Grundman Agility FAST Novice D/B Agility FAST Novice Preferred DC Lacada’s Con Man K’s Kaper CD RAE5 MC MX MXJ AXP AJP XF NFP Title Earned 09-30-11 D/R CH Ronel’s General Purpose Jerlin X Hadassa Windsong Of The Nile Owner: Belinda Kaufman Breeder: Dallas J Hunt Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) B/R CH Jerlin-SS General Powell X CH Makalika Drop-Dead Redhead Resq’d Gonzo Sparks Hope NF Title Earned 09-24-11 Owner: Charlote D. Wenger DC Tammen’s Can’t Touch This OA OAJ RE SC ORC GRC CGC VBX Title Earned 10-23-11 Owner: Susan Cook NOTRA TITLES MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER PREFERRED Jasiri-Sukari Rocky MTN Tri SC MX MXJ MXP MJP NF Title Earned 07-21-11 GRC JOR DC Tammen’s Can’t Touch This OA OAJ RE SC JOR GRC CGC Title Earned 08-06-11 Owner: Cook/ Gilchrist ORC DC Tammen’s Can’t Touch This OA OAJ RE SC ORC JOR GRC CGC Title Earned 08-07-11 Owner: Cook/Gilchrist FC Apu Sand Thru the Hourglass RA MC THD GRC ORC JOR CGC TDIA VBX B/R Title Earned 09-18-11 Owner: Susan Marsicano FC Apu Bella Di Cerignola MC ORC GRC JOR Title Earned 09-18-11 Owner: Karen Christensen ASFA TITLES Field Champion FC Platinum Nelson Sardonyx Lady SC CGC Title Earned 07-09-11 Owner: Elaine Monzon & M.K. Quinnett 81 www.basenji.org OFA Basenji Health REPORTS (Q3 2011) Provided by the Orthopedic foundation for animals OFFA.ORG CARDIAC STARFYRE’S ROCK’N WITH DANICA, GCH, CH HIPS (cont.) F NORMAL - PRACTITIONER ELBOWS ATARASI LUCK BE A LADY F NORMAL AVONGARA MINE ALL MINE M NORMAL AVONGARA ROLL THE DICE F NORMAL EPIC SELECT INSTANT REPLAY M DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE I UNILATERAL LEFT EPIC SELECT TRI IN DA SKYJC F NORMAL EPIC SELECT TURBO TRIKEJC M NORMAL EPIC’S TRI OLD MAGIC M NORMAL FOPAW’S LITTLE BIT OF LUCK F NORMAL ILLUSION’S TRUE LOVE WAYS OF DUNE F NORMAL KHADIJAH’S MY-TYM TO FLY F NORMAL LOTHLORIEN’S KAHLUA N CREAM F NORMAL MARIAH’’S LET’’S GET THE FIRE STARTED F NORMAL SELECT EPIC TRI INCHANTED KISSES F NORMAL WAKAN STARFYRE MISS SCARLET F NORMAL HIPS AB FULL THROTTLECH ATARASI LUCK BE A LADY AVONGARA MINE ALL MINE AVONGARA PLEASANT SURPRISE AVONGARA ROLL THE DICE AVUVI DJODOUGBE AVUVI MIFLISSOR AVUVI MINHOUDO BARUH TESTAMENT TO HOO DJAKOMBA’S SANDOWAY OF WYOLAND,JC,GCH DUNE’S CHIME & CHIME AGAIN DUNE’S ILLUSION OF LOVE EPIC SELECT INSTANT REPLAY EPIC SELECT TRI IN DA SKYJC EPIC SELECT TURBO TRIKEJC EPIC’S TRI OLD MAGIC FLUTESONG’S COLOUR MY WORLD FOPAW’S LITTLE BIT OF LUCK HORSLEYS SIRUREKATAR ILLUSION’S LOVE BUG OF DUNE ILLUSION’S TRUE LOVE WAYS OF DUNE ILLUSION’S VALENTINO OF DUNE JADAKA SIGNET EXCELLENT ADVENTURE,DC,SC JADAKA SIGNET MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR, CH KAZOR-JOKUBA’S LIBERTY BELL KAZOR’S DAZZLING DESIGN KAZOR’S NATURAL KLASSICCH KHADIJAH’S MY-TYM TO FLY LIBRAS THUNDERBOLT WIZARD LOTHLORIEN’S KAHLUA N CREAM MARIAH’S LET’S GET THE FIRE STARTED M F M F F F F F F M F F M F M M F F F M F M M F F F M F M F F Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) FAIR GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT FAIR GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT FAIR EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD FAIR GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT MEISTERHAUS SAMBURU EXTRA EXTRACH M REVEILLE SERENGETI PLACEYERBETZ, CH F SELECT EPIC TRI INCHANTED KISSES F SONBAR’S VIGILANT VALKYRE AT CYNOSURE GCHF STILWELL’S CALLTHEWIND KOHANA, SC, FC M SUNDIATA’S PIRANDELLO M TAJI’S HODARI ON THE WINGS OF A DOVE F WAKAN PUZZLE SOLVED M WAKAN STARFYRE MISS SCARLET F GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD PATELLA AVONGARA MINE ALL MINE AVONGARA ROLL THE DICE AVUVI DJODOUGBE AVUVI MIFLISSOR AVUVI MINHOUDO EPIC SELECT INSTANT REPLAY EPIC SELECT TRI IN DA SKYJC EPIC SELECT TURBO TRIKEJC ILLUSION’S TRUE LOVE WAYS OF DUNE KINETIC INTERESTING TIMES LOTHLORIEN’S KAHLUA N CREAM REVEILLE SERENGETI PLACEYERBETZ, CH SELECT EPIC TRI INCHANTED KISSES STARFYRE’S ROCK’N WITH DANICA, GCH, CH WAKAN PUZZLE SOLVED M F F F F M F M F M F F F F M NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER NORMAL - PRACTITIONER F F F F M M F F M F EQUIVOCAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL F F F F NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL F M NORMAL NORMAL THYROID AHMAHR NAHR’S JUST CALL ME MADAM JC, CH ANKHU NO INTRODUCTION NEEDED AVUVI DJODOUGBE AVUVI MIFLISSOR BUSHWACKER CHASE THE ACE BUSHWACKER COR LEONIS DAFINA RAFIKI JOHARI DHARIAN’S RHIANNON DHARIAN’S STARRY KNIGHT ELDORADO’S Y’S AFRICAN SINBAJE, CDX, SC, RE, OA, OAJ, FCH, FC, GRC, MX, MXJ HORSLEYS SIRUREKATAR KHADIJAH’S MY-TYM TO FLY MARIAH’S LET’S GET THE FIRE STARTED SINBAJE’S THAT’S WAVY GRAVY, JC, RN, NJP, SC, CD, RE, AX, AXJ, UKC CH SINBAJE’S THYME2RISE SUGRSHAQ-ANKHU NO HOLDS BARRED, CH 82 www.basenji.org OFA Basenji Health REPORTS (Q3 2011) Provided by the Orthopedic foundation for animals OFFA.ORG FANCONI Probably Clear/Normal #1 (GIRL 1) #1 (RED MALE) #2 (GIRL 2) #2 (RED FACE) #3 (BOY 1) #3 (REDLEFTFR) #4 (PJ4) #4 (SMALLSNIP) #5 (BIGSNIP) ABULUKA IKOKOLEMU ABULUKA IKUZU ABULUKA ITTU ABULUKA JAYA ADANYA AISHA DUSHA DZHUNGLEY ANNANDAEL’S SWEET AND LOW ATARASI LUCK BE A LADY AVONGARA ROLL THE DICE AZANIA’S BIT OF MAGIC OFTRICYCLE BARZOOM MASTER CRANE BELA ITAPUCA BLUENILE’S TAMU MOYO BOWA WONGA EWO BUDDY CALKINS BULLDOBAS COURT AND SPARK BULLDOBAS MY SWEET SHADOW CASSIE C-QUEST JOKUBA DANDY SHANDY C-QUEST JOKUBA SILENT SURFACE DAKARAI DON’T DARE TO TELL DAKARAI DON’T LET ME WAIT DAKARAI DON’T YOU KNOW ME DAR BONY-SONA WASABI DIBAYA WATU ASTHENIA DREAM OF AFRICA EMMA ECHELON-RAFIKI TOUCH OF CLASS EDIKO-EPAMEO SHADOWS OF THE CONGO EGO MADE IN HEAVEN LOANGO EGO MADE IN LOVE LOANGO EGO MADE IN MUSIC LOANGO EGO MADE IN SECRET LOANGO EGO MADE IN TIME LOANGO ELEGANT ELEPHANT FRANKIE FOXTROT EPIC SELECT INCHANTED KISSES EPIC’S TRI OLD MAGIC ETOSHA-EBONY SHADOWS OF THE CONGO Probably CARRIER (CONT.) EVONTY SUHUBA RUBANZA FOPAW’S LITTLE BIT OF LUCK FOTO FURAHAN HADU BIA FURAHAN ZURI NOVA GAMBA GHALI MARIDADI GAMBA GHALI MARIDADI GEANIE HATARI TOBRUK IOWA EKIBONDO ITURY PUZZLE ABIMBOLA ALIET ANULIKA ITURY PUZZLE ITUURY IZEGBE ITURY PUZZLE OMOLARA OLUFEMI ITURY PUZZLE OMOSUPI ODA JADAKA SIGNET EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, DC, SC JADAKA SIGNET MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR, CH JEZABEL TOO JOKUBA C-QUEST MANCALA KANJARAS PIQUANT MIX KANJARAS WIND OF HOPE KAOR’S MAK’N MY WAY KARNAK’S RAVEN ROCK N ROLLIN’ KASAI KATIMBARI DESERT ROSE KATIMBARI WILD OV HEART KAZOR’S TAKE ME ALL THE WAY KAZOR’S TRY’N TOP ME KENJAALI FRANKLY MY DEAR KHADIJAH’S DARK PASSENGER KHADIJAH’S MY-TYM TO FLY KHANI’S ROCK A BYE BABY KLASSIC’S GURI ITAPUCA KOKOPELLI’S KYAVANA MAGGIE MARDI GRAS’ OLIVER TWIST MARIAH’S ESSENCE OF COOL MZALIA BOY FROM OZ MZALIA HIDDEN VALLEY MZALIA PLAYING TRICKS Q TOO SALISH SEA’S SUPERNATURAL SUPERSERIOUS MAN SELECT IC INFODOTCOM SELECT IC INFORMATION SENJABI MY SWEET DESIRE Basenji Club of America, Inc. Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC ‘11) SHADIKI SUMMER SENSATION SHAHRANS MOONDANCE TO KARIMBA SHIDIKI SUMMER SPLENDOUR SUNDIATA DAHABU FIRIMBI SUNDIATA’S KAMILI UHURU SUNDIATA’S PICKWICK EDITION SUNDIATA’S TAFFANEL T&N’S MISTY MAY TAQSIM SMOKE ONTHE WATER TAZAMISHA’S ENCHANTED TESLA THANDO’S ANDRA TIMAR’S ON THE DARK SIDE UNDERCOVER LEGEND OF OSCAR MAYER UNDERCOVER MEISTERHAUS NADIA BY AB UNDERCOVER NOONDAY SUN AT SDW VANGUARDIAN RHYTHM REMEDY VESTA S POLYARNOGO SOZVEZDIYA WAKAN LACEY PUZZLE WAKAN PATRIOT DREAM WAKAN PUZZLE SOLVED WILD PEARL’S AMBER OF ECHO YULARA MUTUA YULARA OWAMA YULARA QUINCE INDETERMINATE BETWEEN NORMAL & CARRIER KOKOPELLI’S BLACK MAGIC WOMAN KOKOPELLI’S SOOTHSAYER SKYHI’S NATIVE ROYALTY SUDDANLY KENSET KITTY HAWK TAZA TAZAMISHA’S EYE ON THE PRIZE, CH TILLY PROBABLY CARRIER #1 (PJ 1) #2 (PJ2) #3 (PJ3) #4 (BOY 2) AMIBAS FIREBIRD LILY ANNANDAEL’S I SEE THE MOON BELLA BINZA CAMMIE CHELESTA DUH AFRIKI DAKOTA WOTR DREAM OF AFRICA LUIS TERRI RICHARD FAYRELYN EYEZ OFTH TYGRISTA FOPAW’S POETRY IN MOTION FOXY LADY DU CHEMIN DE LA LUNE AUX REVES GADI GAMBA MARIDADI GUMU GUSA MARIDADI GWENDA GWIRA MARIDADI HARLEY D. 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Eldorado’s Akuaba With One Look, JC Breeder/Owners: Sheila Lund, Susan Coe and Pamela Geoffroy Eldorado Basenjis: Sheila Lund & Pamela Geoffroy [email protected] E.t. Phoned Home with a group placement! ET pictured placing Group 4 at 8 months old under William Cunningham. Akuaba Basenjis: Susan Coe EldoradoBasenji.com GCH Eldorado’s Akuaba One More Time x Ch. Eldorado’s Akuaba with One Look, JC Akuaba N Eldorado Xtra Innings • KATIE Katie pictured placing Best of Opposite over Specials for a 5 point major at the Hudson River Valley Hound Show. Eldorado Basenjis: Sheila Lund & Pamela Geoffroy [email protected] Akuaba Basenjis: Susan Coe Breeders: Sheila Lund, Susan Coe and Pamela Geoffroy Owners: Donna DeFlorio, S. Lund & P. Geoffroy EldoradoBasenji.com