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Vol.50 | No. 4 | OCT NOV DEC | 2015
BULLETIN
The Official Publication of the Basenji Club of America, Inc.
BCOA BULLE T IN
CONTENTS OCT/NOV/DEC 2015
On the cover
MISS STEVIE
CH Karnak’s RavenRock Moonshadow Impact
2015 BCOA National Specialty Winners Bitch & New Champion
Shown selectively at a handful of shows, Stevie had 14 Bred-by-
Exhibitor Points (4-major wins) prior, including a BCOA Regional
Specialty Reserve Win & a Potomac Hound Club Best Basenji Puppy
in Sweeps with a Puppy Sweeps group placement.
Th ank you long-time Basenji breeder & handler Michael Work.
A show to remember!
Cover photo by Teddy Lei
Photos (right) by Jumoke Photography
FE AT URE S DEPAR TMEN TS
26 A BASENJI PERPETUAL AWARD 10 About this Issue
DIANE C. COLEMAN MEMORIAL HOUND GROUP AWARD 11 Contributors
BY CAROLE KIRK 12 Calendar of Events
27 LIFETIME MEMBER PROFILE 14 Letter from the President
AN INTERVIEW WITH SALLY WALLIS
17 Training Tips
BY BARBARA REISINGER
41 Juniors
30 IN SEARCH OF BASENJIS
TRAVELS IN SOUTH SUDAN
BY JAMES JOHANNES UPDAT E S
38 THE SOCIAL SIDE OF THE NATIONAL 18 AKC Delegate Report
BY LEEBETH CRANMER 28 Affiliate Club Reports
41 NATIONAL SPECIALTY RESULTS
41 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
TALLIE S, T I T LE S & REPOR TS
42 AGILTY
44 OBEDIENCE & RALLY 74 BCOA Financials
46 ASFA LURE COURSING 75 BHE Financials
48 AKC LURE COURSING
50 SWEEPSTAKES
56 AFRICAN STOCK EXHIBITION
58 CONFORMATION
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BULLETIN
The Official Publication
of the Basenji Club of America, Inc.
2015 BCOA National Specialty ~ AKC Lure Coursing Best of Breed
It’s never too late to celebrate your wins (or the cuteness).
Let the world know you’re proud of your hound with an ad in the Bulletin.
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Best value around.
"Chief" SC CA
EDITOR
Mary Ellen Chaffin
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Mary Ellen Chaffin
CONTENT EDITOR
Barbara Reisinger Sire: MBISS Am/Can CH Penda Taji's Tri-Umphant One, JC, SDHR "Shadow"
ADVERTISING EDITOR Dam: 2013 BCOA AKC Lure Coursing BOB ~ FC Avongara "Naziki", SC (imp DRC)
Suzanne La Croix
ADVERTISING LAYOUT & PRODUCTION
Suzanne La Croix • Group Placing 1/2 African from the classes
AFFILIATE CLUB & COMMITTEE COORDINATOR
Susan Chuvala
• WVBC Specialty Winners Dog - July 2015
• 12 points, both majors towards his
BRENDA PHILLIPS
conformation championship
(USPS 707-210)
ISSN 1077-808x Fanconi: Clear/Normal
PRA: Clear/Normal
Published Quarterly
March, June, September & December
OFA hips: "Good"
ADVERTISERS By the Basenji Club of America, Inc. Inquire with Katie for availability of Chief’s
Janet Ketz, Secretary
puppies or stud service.
C1 Karen Hutchison, Karnak 34025 West River Road, Wilmington, IL 60481
Periodical Postage Paid at Kerrville, TX
C2 Natalie & Nancy Sherman, dLucks
and at additional mailing offices.
2-3 Carole Kirk, Denise Vetrees, Possum Creek & Briden
5 Katie Campbell, Taji Postmaster:
9 Judy Brader, Thor Send address changes to:
A L L P H OTO S T H I S PA G E : G E O R G E W O O D A R D
Basenji Club of America, Inc.
13 Andrea Stone, Therese Leimback, Saorsa & FoPaws
Janet Ketz, Secretary
15 Russ & Vickie Jacobs, Cynosure 34025 West River Road
21 Suzanne La Croix Wilmington, IL 60481
24-25 Diane C. Coleman Memorial Award, Pat Bright
Copyright © 2015
36-37 Julie Hartigan, Carolyn Boutchyard, Marjani
by the Basenji Club of America, Inc.
76,C3 Pam Geoffrey, Sheila Lund, Eldorado; Susan Coe, Akuaba All Rights Reserved.
C4 Jane Johnson Material may be reprinted without
written permission in publications
of BCOA Affiliate Clubs only.
Katie Campbell
TAJI@ktcampbell.com
Seattle, WA
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COMMITTEES & CHAIRS HEALTH & RESEARCH PUBLIC EDUCATION
Lisa Hart Kim Brown
AFRICAN STOCK PROJECT
James Johannes
lisarhart@comcast.net
JUDGES EDUCATION
brownk2570@gmail.com
Carole Kirk NATIONAL SPECIALTY
jamesj@dibuBasenjis.com Possum.Creek@juno.com
Marianne Klinkowski
Linda Siekert
naharin@comcast.net RESCUE LIAISON
sinbaje@comcast.net
Joe Carlson, Liaison
JUDGE SELECTION
AKC DELEGATE ernursero@aol.com
Donna DeFlorio
Katie Campbell Sharron Hurlbut, Co-Liaison
Sarabi96@aol.com
taji@ktcampbell.com brescue@wavecable.com
Held between July 1 and November 30 each year, the National PERPETUAL NATIONAL SPECIALT Y CALENDAR
BCOA OFFICERS JUDGE SELECTION TALLIER
AKC GAZETTE COLUMN ROSTER EDITOR offers competitive events—Agility, AKC and/or ASFA Lure
Laurie Stargell
Marcia Woodard Suzanne La Croix Coursing, Obedience, Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes, African
PRESIDENT JON CURBY laurie@skyhiBasenjis.com
baru@barkless.com lacroix@animalink.com
jcurby@offa.org Stock Exhibition, Junior Showmanship, regular and non-regular
JUNIOR LIAISON Mary Ellen Chaffin, Co-Editor
VICE-PRESIDENT PAM GEOFFROY AKC LEGISLATIVE LIAISON
mechaffin@gmail.com
conformation classes, and the all important Best of Breed.
Sharon Unrau
pam@eldoradoBasenji.com Vickie Jacobs
shunrau@yahoo.com In addition, the annual club meeting, an auction, banquet, and
vickiejacobs47@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA
SECRETARY JANET KETZ JUNIOR TALLIER Karen Hutchison educational seminars are held.
jlketz@aol.com ARCHIVE ACTION COMMITTEE
Kathy Britton karenskarnak@aol.com
Donna DeFlorio
bennyburnerbono@aol.com Andrea Stone Other activities included have been rally, straight-line racing, oval
TREASURER DENISE VERTREES sarabi96@aol.com
SaorsaBasenjis@hotmailcom track racing, Canine Good Citizenship, eye clinics, and fun classes.
Bridenbasenjis@juno.com LEGAL REVIEW & LIAISON
BREEDERS’ EDUCATION
STUD/BROOD HONOR ROLL It’s a full week that gathers hundreds of Basenjis and their owners
DIRECTORS Susan Coe LURE COURSING TALLIER (CONFORMATION) together in one setting.
jcoe@bigpond.net.au Mary Ellen Chaffin
LISA AUERBACH Julie Jones
Laurie Stargell mechaffin@gmail.com
itzyuBasenjis@gmail.com Basenjisis@aol.com SPECIALTY DATES : CORRESPONDING BID YEAR
laurie@skyhiBasenjis.com Russ Jacobs
KIM BROWN Russjacobs4@gmail.com STUD/BROOD HONOR ROLL West Central East
BREEDER REFERRAL 2016 : 2013 2017 : 2014 2015 : 2012
Brownk2570@gmail.com TALLIER (PERFORMANCE)
Denise Vertrees MEDALLION CHAIR 2019 : 2016 2020 : 2017 2018 : 2015
Susan Kamen Marsicano
BRYAN GREGORY BridenBasenjis@juno.com Peg Grundman 2022 : 2019 2023 : 2020 2021 : 2018
sueapu@apuBasenjis.com
BryanG@jumoke.com mgrund1035@aol.com 2025 : 2022 2026 : 2023 2024 : 2021
BREED STANDARD
SUNSHINE
KAREN HUTCHISON Damara Bolté MEMBERSHIP BALLOT TALLIER Peg Grundman
karenskarnak@aol.com mbliki@gmail.com Jane Johnson mgrund1035@aol.com 2016 2017
Andrew Sawler jjohn4X@aol.com
JACKIE JONES Aug 10–14, Longview, WA Date/Location: Sept 9-16, Gray Summit, MO
wdmcca@gmail.com VIDEOGRAPHY
dragnquest@gotsky.com NATIONAL SPECIALTY Event Coordinator: Jackie Jones Specialty Chair: TBD
Andrew Sawler
BCOA BULLETIN OVERSIGHT Specialty Chair: Donna Lubbe Anyone interested in volunteering for any positions
SUZANNE LA CROIX wdmcca@gmail.com please contact any officer, board member or National
Mary Ellen Chaffin, Editor Jackie Jones JUDGES
lacroix@animalink.com Specialty Oversight Committee.
bulletineditor@Basenji.org dragnquest@gotsky.com WEBSITE Regular Classes: William Shelton
MICHAEL WORK Susan Coe Sweepstakes: Pat Marshall JUDGES
BULLETIN BOARD NATIVE STOCK (STUDBOOK) Regular Classes: Laura Pond
Michael.D.Work@aol.com jcoe@bigpond.net.au
Chris Maxka, Editor Pamela Geoffroy HOST HOTEL AND SHOW SITE
Kyle Cabral Sweepstakes: TBD
Basenjipups@gmail.com pam@eldoradoBasenji.com Kelso Red Lion Inn (I-5, Exist 39)
hapachyld@gmail.com Contact number for reservations: 1-360-578-4017
Damara Bolté
BY-LAWS/CORPORATE DOCS Basenji2016 is the code. Double queen rooms allowing 4
mbliki@gmail.com WEB SITE SECURITY adults and 6 dogs $89.00 per night. There will be a $50.00
Bill Mc Cann
Lisa Auerbach non-refundable pet fee. 2018
wdmcca@gmail.com OBEDIENCE itzyuBasenjis@gmail.com Date/Location: Oct 15-21, Frankenmuth, MI
Katy Scott ONE TRIP TO WASHINGTON: 2 MORE SPECIALTIES!
EDITORIAL ADVISORY Evergreen Basenji Club Specialties Show Chair: Suzanne LaCroix
katherisc@gmail.com
Suzanne La Croix Aug 5 & 6, Auburn, WA at the same site as BCOA2013 JUDGES
lacroix@animalink.com PEDIGREE RESEARCH LIFETIME MEMBERS Specialty Chair: Jeff Falkner
Regular Classes: TBD
Sally Wallis Plus, 2 Hound shows Aug 6 & 7 at the same site.
Sweepstakes: TBD
EVENTS COORDINATOR
sally.wallis@btopenworld.com Damara Bolté, VA
Veronica Predale
Dr. Steve Gonto, GA
veronica.a.predale@gmail.com PERFORMANCE EVENTS/ All dates & judges pending AKC approval
Anne Graves, TX
VERSATILITY Margaret “Peg” Grundman, FL
Cindy Griswold Dr. Gary Johnson, MO
serafina@flyn-hi-hounds.com Sally Wallis, England
Suzanne La Croix Robert Vavra, Spain
lacroix@animalink.com Carol Webb, CA
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BULLETIN ARCHIVE
DONNA DEFLORIO
Are you willing to donate past issues of BCOA AFFILIATE CLUBS
the Bulletin to the club? We’re looking to
AUSTIN BASENJI CLUB HIGH COUNTRY BASENJI CLUB
complete the BCOA archives.
Diane Laue Pat Bird
Each issue is a snapshot in the timeline of 512-288-3513 303-981-2891
mlgraves2@gmail.com patbird27@gmail.com
the club and the breed. We’d appreciate
it if you are willing to donate them as a BASENJI CLUB OF CINCINNATI HOOSIER BASENJI CLUB
permanent record in the Club’s archive. Carol Ann Worsham Gail Fralick
614-456-0497 765-649-1306
Please help us fi ll the gaps in the timeline!
cworsham@ctcn.net ff fralick@comcast.net
MISSING ISSUES BASENJI CLUB OF INDIAN NATIONS BASENJI CLUB
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Kathryn Boyd
1950 through 1964 —all issues
Eunice Ockerman 918-749-5108
1965 Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr, May-Jun 408-368-8040 kasendo@aol.com
1966 Jan-Feb, Sept-Oct euniceockerman@gmail.com
MID-ATLANTIC BASENJI CLUB
1967 May-Jun
BASENJI CLUB OF Karen Hutchinson
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN 717-468-6194
Want to keep your originals? Lisa Lemberger karenskarnak@aol.com
Mail us your Bulletin and we will scan it and 607-848-7243
RIP VAN WRINKLE BASENJI CLUB
return it to you in good order. llemberger@tds.net
Susan Marsicano
BASENJI FANCIERS OF 845-679-8893
Or, contact us for scanning requirements
GREATER PHOENIX sueapu@apuBasenjis.com
and send the electronic copies to us. Michelle Voyek
ROUTE BASENJI CLUB
623-444-2760
Jessica Ryno
evoyek@aol.com
CAN YOU HELP? 314-606-0205
Please contact DALLAS/FORT WORTH batcaveBasenjis@yahoo.com
BASENJI CLUB
Donna DeFlorio, sarabi96@aol.com SHOW ME BASENJI CLUB
Fran Medley
Janet Ketz, jlketz@aol.com Jan Kahl
972-495-5457
314-713-5884
k9medley@verizon.net
jkahl@sbpis.com
EVERGREEN BASENJI CLUB
SOUTH COAST BASENJI FANICERS
Katie Campbell
Holly Benton-Lumanauw
206-914-5798
909-437-4720
taji@ktcampbell.com
soleilBasenjis@msn.com
GREATER CHICAGOLAND BASENJI CLUB
WILLAMETTE VALLEY BASENJI CLUB
Sue Joyner
Kathy Britton
815-485-8592
503-839-0208
ms_joyner@comcast.net
bennyburnerbono@aol.com
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ABOUT THIS ISSUE CONTRIBUTORS
The focus of this issue is the 2015 BCOA National Specialty, but there’s plenty of other
LEEBETH CRANMER (page 38) lives in Southeastern PA with her BARBARA REISINGER (page 27), a new convert to the Basenji way,
content too.
brother and three brindle Basenjis. She sees “stripes” everywhere has toppled head-over-heels for the breed. Happily possessed by
Here’s what we have in store for you: in the house, but mostly on the softest cushions and highest her two half-African Basenjis—Disa and Spyros—she is driven
sofa backs. She was a teacher for over twenty years and is now a by the purpose of the African Stock Project and its goals for our
• Andrea Stone is back with great training tips about teaching recalls and sit stays.
freelance writer and library circulation manager. LeeBeth is the dignified and crafty breed. Having been deeply involved in the
• A couple of our affiliate clubs provide updates. We bid a fond farewell to the Basenji
MABC President and will start serving as BCOA Vice-President sport of flyball as a participant and trainer for over 14 years, she has
Club of Cincinnati with puppy match and African Stock Exhibition results from
in 2016. She enjoys taking long walks with her Basenjis, reading, had the honor of leading hundreds of handler/dog teams to have
their last specialty. Also, Rip Van Wrinkle submitted a really fun photograph and
writing, and cooking. She is a Walking Dead fanatic and thinks if fun and success in the sport. Barbara is dazed with the myriad of
information on the latest issue of the Wrinkler.
any other character has to die, it should be Abraham. activities that she and her husband, Jared, are able to do with their
• Katie Campbell, our AKC Delegate, updates us about the goings on in the delegate
Basenjis, simply because they are Basenjis. From the conformation
body, including a proposal regarding Best of Winners, proposed changes to the DQ JAMES JOHANNES (page 30) has lived his entire life in the Seattle
L AU R I E G R E G O R Y ring, to the lure course, on into the barn to hunt, she has eagerly
reinstatement process, and the pet disaster trailers. area and when growing up had cats. After moving into a condo he
ensconced herself into the depths of the Basenji tribe.
• Carole Kirk fills us in on Diane Coleman in a short feature about the perpetual award decided to acquire a dog and after doing some research decided
named after her. on a Basenji. He was put in contact with Sam Anderson and ANDREA STONE (page 17) has had the great fortune to share her
• The incomparable Sally Wallis is featured in this issue’s Lifetime Member Profile. Her acquired Cirrus. Later that year he acquired Ruby. She was a direct life with Basenjis since 1994. She has worked hands-on with all
personality really comes through! descendant of the 1987-88 Avongara imports and this lead him to breeds on and off (mostly on) since then, the last 7 of which have
• James Johannes recounts his travels to South Sudan earlier this year, including learning more about Basenjis in Africa. This interest in the imports been as a professional trainer dealing with everything from basic
searching for and acquiring basenjis as well as wildlife viewing on a safari. lead James to undertake three trips to Africa: Cameroon in 2006, training to behavioral issues. Her passion lies in working with
Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2010, and South Sudan in puppies one on one and in helping prepare dogs and their handlers
Wow, that’s a lot. And I haven’t even started talking about the National Specialty! You’ll 2015. Currently his menagerie includes two dogs from Cameroon, for conformation competition. Though breeding only rarely and
find a feature about the social aspects of the week. Then, the full results are listed in one from the DRC, and one from South Sudan. having owned a relatively small number of dogs, Andrea is proud
roughly chronological order. The results and information about each dog (and its owners, of the success her dogs have had over the years. It’s 95% them, 5%
CAROLE KIRK (page 26) has been owned by Basenjis since May
breeders, etc.) came straight from the event’s secretary or superintendent, depending on giving them the opportunity to shine. Which, really, is what dog
1990. She breeds/shows under the Possum Creek Basenjis moniker
the event. Any errors or omissions are not intentional on my part. I did my best to format training is all about anyway. Andrea and the Saorsa crew look
and has exported dogs or bred dogs in Argentina, Australia,
and illustrate them with photos from our impressive community of photographers. forward to finding more ways to see what they can accomplish
Denmark, Germany, and most recently the Czech Republic. Her
together in the future. And if we can, help some friends do the same.
As you are probably used to now, the new titles and health reports will be available on the dogs have competed in conformation, lure coursing, and agility
BCOA website alongside the Bulletin itself. events. She has breeder/owner handled and owner handled her
brindles to a group win and group placements. She has been active
I hope you enjoy this issue of the Bulletin. If you have feedback on this issue or feature ideas,
with her local kennel club and BCOA for many years.
or want to contribute to the Bulletin as an author, interviewer, copy editor, or in any other
THANK YOU also to those that helped pull all the little things
role, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
together: Lisa Auerbach, Damara Bolté, Katie Campbell, Susan
Chuvala, LeeBeth Cranmer, Jon Curby, Laurie Gregory, Jane
Johnson, Suzanne La Croix, Wanda Pooley, Barbara Reisinger,
Kathy Sanders, Audrey Silverstein, Sarah Smith-Falkner, Denise
Mary Ellen Chaffin Vertrees, Sally Wallis, George Woodard, and Mike Work.
Editor-In-Chief
bcoabulletin@gmail.com
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Regan
+
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Vinnie
Present
BCOA and Affiliate Club Events for 2016 FoPaw's Saorsa Bodega Bay Redux
Raven
Seven shows, five Wins, including
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
Best of Winners at the EBC Specialty
22 WVBC Concurrent Specialty, Portland, OR 27 EBC Lure Coursing (ASFA all-breed), Auburn, WA 7-8 EBC Booth @ Seattle KC, Seattle, WA
19 EBC Lure Coursing (AKC all-breed), Roy, WA and Best of Breed over top Specials at GHKC
20 EBC Lure Coursing (AKC all-breed), Roy, WA
Turkish
Saorsa FoPaw's Notorious
and
FoPaw's Saorsa Good Evening
APRIL MAY JUNE
Both pointed and ready for stardom! Tippi
2 BCOSW B Match/Hound Fun Match, Caledonia, WI 14 EBC Lure Coursing (ASFA Specialty & AKC CAT) 11 EBC Obedience & Rally Specialty, Puyallup, WA
15 EBC Lure Coursing (ASFA AB & AKC CAT), Roy, WA 11 EBC Supported Entry, Puyallup, WA
14-15 SCBF Lure Coursing (AKC AB), Chino Hills, CA 18 GCBC Concurrent Specialty, Grayslake, IL
14-15 WVBC Lure Coursing (AKC AB), Cathlamet, WA
21-22 BCOSW Race Meet (LGRA), Caledonia, WI
28-29 WVBC CAT Tests, Cathlamet, WA
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
9 SCBF Specialty, Valley Center, CA 5 EBC Futurity/Maturity, Auburn, WA 26-27 WVBC CAT Tests, Cathlamet, WA
22 WVBC Independent Specialty, Gresham, OR 5 EBC Independent Specialty, Auburn, WA
29 BCOSW Independent Specialty, Ixonia, WI 6 EBC Concurrent Specialty, Auburn, WA
30 BCOSW Supported Entry, Waukesha, WI 6 EBC Supported Entry @ WWHA, Auburn, WA
7 EBC Supported Entry @ WWHA, Auburn, WA
10-14 BCOA National Specialty, Longview, WA
Lure Coursing: Misty Rivers Plantation, Cathlamet, WA
Obedience/Rally/Agility: Kelso Equestrian Arena
Conformation: Cowlitz Cnty Conf Center, Mt St Helens Rm
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
3-4 WVBC Lure Coursing (AKC AB), Cathlamet, WA 5-6 BCOSW Race Meet (NOTRA), Caledonia, WI
22-23 BCOSW CAT Tests, Caledonia, WI 6 BCOSW Booth @ Badger KC Dog Fair, Madison, WI
12 BCOA Regional Specialty, Columbus, OH EXECUTIVE PRODUCER RAVEN DIRECTED BY
27 EBC Lure Coursing (AKC all-breed), Auburn, WA
FoPaws Basenjis Lee+Suzanne Pintar cinematography t-b L.Gregory, R.Roberts, G.Woodard
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
SAORSA BASEJIS Coming to a Show Ring near you!
.
FoPaws10@yahoo.com saorsabasenjis@hotmail.com The next cheer you hear could be your own!
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HURRY!
www.facebook.com/basenji.org
See them from the beginning...
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
BCOA is preparing to move further into electronic media as a part of the day-to-day
operation of the club. New changes to the bylaws will allow voting on modifications to
the standard and voting for Board of Directors/officers via electronic balloting. This will
not only streamline and lessen the time involved in producing mailings, but will be a
substantial savings in terms of postage and printing. As soon as the final approval from
AKC is received, electronic voting can be used to decide less critical issues as a way of
selecting tools and validating the process. Voting for national specialty sites and judges
could be an initial way to evaluate electronic voting procedures.
Social media usage over the last several years has enhanced our ability to communicate
with the membership and provide information to the public about the nature of basenjis.
Also, there is an ongoing review of all the BCOA publications to determine how best to
utilize electronic media in the future. Only about three percent of our membership still
chooses to receive the Bulletin Board on paper. The membership may be asked for their
opinions with regard to the possible use of electronic media to supplement or replace some
other printed materials as well.
As other organizations (AKC and OFA, for instance) that are a part of the fancy
incorporate electronic media as a cost-saving tool, the BCOA is experiencing the same
pressures of increasing cost for postage and printing. One change that has taken place
without much notice is the degree to which our National Specialty event has eliminated
cost by delivering, via email, the premium list, schedules, and flyers. I’m sure that in
the coming years the process of producing and managing dog events can be made less
expensive through the use of electronic media and computer tools.
As this will be my last note to the membership as president of the BCOA, I look forward to
a seamless transition to the new board with some changes of officers and directors. While
different people will bring fresh perspectives and skills to the board I hope Kim Brown will
continue to contribute and it will be difficult to replace Lisa Auerbach and Pam Geoffroy
and all they have done for the BCOA over many years. However, I’m confident they will
both make available their talents and expertise.
Jon Curby
President, BCOA
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BCOA UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TRAINING TIPS
Publications
STATEMENT of OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT and CIRCULATION Andrea Stone
Publication Title: THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE BASENJI
CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. Publication Number: 1077-808X;
Filing date: September 20, 2014; Issue Frequency - Quarterly, Sit Stay
No. of Issues Published Annually - 4; Annual subscription: Total Recall
$3.00; If you are working on impulse control with your Basenji, we present
Complete mailing address of Known Office of Publication; One of the most important things you can teach your new Basenji
BASENJI CLUB OF AMERICA, C/O JANET KETZ, SECRETARY,
to you the Sit-Stay as an excellent tool in your tool-belt. Sit-Stay is a
puppy is a good, solid Recall; there is no time like the present!
34025 WEST RIVER RD., WILMINGTON, IL 60481; Complete fun and relatively easy behavior to train. It can be done in a myriad
Introducing the BCOA Yearbook Mailing Address of Headquarters of General Business Office
of Publisher; Basenji Club of America, Inc. c/o Janet Ketz,
Phase one is the Name Game–your pup’s name should mean of settings and has a wide number of uses from keeping your dog
When membership renewal applications arrive on January 1, 2016, Secretary, 34025 West River Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481; Full wonderful things are coming his way. Be sure that your pup will safe (implied Sit-Stay at the door) to competition (Rally and
members will notice new advertising opportunities that coincide names and Complete Mailing Address of Publishers, Editors give you his attention by rewarding him each time he responds to Obedience) to practical (politely waiting for dinner) to fun (posing
and Managing Editor; Eunice Ockerman, 8510 Emperor Dr.,
with the production of a new publication – the BCOA Yearbook Fair Oaks, CA 95628. his name. Then it’s time to get exciting! for photos).
2015. The Yearbook will be a compendium of 2015 basenji statistics Owner (if owned by a corporation, its name and address
must be stated and also immediately thereafter the names With your puppy a short distance away in a boring room or on a You can “proof” it as little or as much as your imagination allows.
to include: and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 percent
leash, say his name and then in an enticing tone (high pitches seem Perhaps you only ever use it when setting down food. Or maybe
or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a
• 2015 BCOA National Specialty summary corporation, the names and addresses of the individual to get dogs very excited) call “pup-pup-pup” and pat your leg, the you, as one member recounts, have another dog running in circles
• 2-page spreads for each of the 2015 Affiliate Club specialties owners must be given. If owned by a partnership or other ground, twirl in circles, or whatever you can do to get your Basenji making play invitations and your dog still holds his Sit-Stay.
unincorporated firm, its name and address as well as that of
• Final 2015 rankings for AKC (Breed, All Breed, NOHS, Juniors, each individual must be given. If the publication is published baby engaged, curious, and on his way over to see you. When he
When training a good Sit-Stay it is important to break down all the
Lure Coursing, Agility, Rally Obedience), ASFA, NOTRA, and by a nonprofit organization, its name and address must arrives, mark it with a “yes” or a click and reward him copiously.
be stated: The Basenji Club of America, Inc., c/o Janet Ketz, factors: distance from the handler, duration of the Sit-Stay, and the
LGRA Secretary, 34025 West River Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481. No This is not the time to be stingy! Rewards should be high in number,
level of distraction going on around your dog. Practice each one
• Listing of all new titles for AKC, ASFA, NOTRA, LGRA, Barn known bondholders, mortgagees or other security holders. but they need not be large pieces. Half the size of your pinky
For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail separately with increasing difficulty. Then, when you start putting
Hunt, published “yellow pages” style where each dog is listed fingernail is fine.
at special rates: The purpose, function and nonprofit status them together, return to “easy” levels and re-build the difficulty. Set
once with all titles earned that year of this organization and the exempt status for federal income
tax purposes has not changed during preceding 12 months. Slowly begin increasing the distance or the distraction level in your dog up for success by making each goal achievable. It will keep
• Listing of New BCOA Versatile Basenji Program Award
Publication Name - THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE which you work. When you would be willing to bet your friendly your dog interested and you happy. Win-win!
recipients (similar to what was in 1Q2015 Bulletin) BASENJI CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. Issue Date for circulation
BCOA FB page manager a coffee that if you call, your puppy will
• Updated Stud Dog and Brood Bitch Honor Rolls data below: September 20, 2014; Average number copies Tip: Be sure that breaking eye contact with your dog and you
each issue during preceding 12 months: a] Total Number come running, even if it’s just a short distance, then that is the
• Full or half page ads purchased by members of Copies: 521; b] Paid Circulation (by mail and Outside the standing up straight is an early part of your criteria. There is
time to start using the verbal cue. So call your pup’s name, say
• Tributes and ads to honor a member or basenji fancier that Mail): (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions - 500; (2) nothing more heartbreaking than a lovely, long Sit-Stay in
Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions - 0; (3) Paid Distribution “Come!” and then throw the intriguing puppy party. Puppy arrives–
passed during the year Outside the Mails - 0; (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes distraction that is totally reliant on the dog being able to look
REWARD!
The Publication production crew is excited to bring this new of Mail through USPS - 21; c] Total Paid Distribution - 521; her owner in the eyes and then it all falls apart when their back is
d] (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County - 0; (2) Free or
opportunity to the members. The Yearbook would be completely Nominal Rate In-County Copies - 0; (3) Free or Nominal Rate
You may find that this starts to fall apart as your puppy enters turned.
unique among the current basenji publications… sort of Copies Mailed at Other Classes - 0; (4) Free or Nominal Rate adolescence–that is around five months of age. Not to worry, this
Distribution Outside the Mail - 0; e] Total Free or Nominal Impulse control is a skill that has many uses, from not jumping
reminiscent of the Year of the American Basenji (but completely is normal. Teenagers! Just set him up for success, get some great
Rate Distribution - 0; f] Total Distribution - 521; g] Copies up on guests to learning to resist chasing cats and how not to go
different at the same time)! Ordering ads will be easy using your Not Distributed 25; h] Total - 546; i] Percent Paid/Requested rewards, and stick with it. A good recall could save a life.
berserk over squirrels. If you have things you wish your Basenji
membership renewal form (Yearbook Ad purchase deadline – - 100%. Actual number copies of Single Issue Published
nearest to filing date: a] Total Number of Copies: 476; b] Paid One important tip: Recall rewards happen between your feet–this could learn to resist doing, helping build the skill of impulse
2/1/16; Ad copy deadline 3/1/16). Circulation (by mail and Outside the Mail): (1) Mailed Outside-
County Paid Subscriptions - 497; (2) Mailed In-County Paid
gets pup right up close to you; practice touching the collar as you control will assist you in your training. And as always, keep it fun!
Subscriptions - 0; (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails - 0; give the treats. Make sure that when you put your hand on his
(4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail through USPS collar you never pull him toward you. This can create a reluctance
New Horizons - 21; c] Total Paid Distribution - 497; d] (1) Free or Nominal
Rate Outside-County - 0; (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County to come close enough for you to take hold of the collar. If you must,
As the publication task force continues to explore communication Copies - 0; (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other lure your puppy in close using a bit of food reward. You want your
Classes - 0; (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the
channels for the BCOA members, we welcome member input Mail - 0; e] Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution - 0; f] Total pup to LOVE moving all the way into your body, so keep it fun!
and feedback. We anticipate expanding the electronic Bulletin Distribution - 497; g] Copies Not Distributed 43; h] Total - 540; These skills will not only improve your relationship but could be
i] Percent Paid/Requested - 100%.
Board to a monthly format for 2016 in order to provide consistent This statement of ownership will be printed in the Oct/
the difference between a dog on your sofa and a dog lost.
communication of club activities without interruption (as Nov/Dec 2014 issue of this publication. Signature and
title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager or Owner:
happened previously during months when the Bulletin was Janet Ketz, Publisher; Date - September 20, 2014. I certify
published). We encourage members and club committees to that all information furnished on this form is true and
contribute materials for inclusion in all publication streams – complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or
misleading information on this form or who omits material
whether the Yearbook, the Bulletin, or the electronic Bulletin Board. or information requested on the form may be subject to
Feedback can be emailed to Suzanne La Croix, lacroix@animalink. criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or
civil sanctions (including multiple damages and civil penalty).
com.
Regan showing off her skills.
P H OTO B Y A N D R E A S TO N E
16 BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) visit us online at www.basenji.org www.facebook.com/basenji.org BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) 17Currently, the opportunity for a DQ’d dog to be eligible for Besides the judge enabling the candidate for reinstatement, these
reinstatement hinges on the judge’s desire to do so, which is procedures were overhauled a few years ago, and there is now
AKC DELEGATE REPORT completely subjective and completely non-negotiable with zero a thorough and time-consuming procedure required as a pre-
Katie Campbell opportunity for appeal. When denied, this leaves the DQ’d dog requisite prior to request for reinstatement. Details available here:
ineligible to compete in any AKC competition for life. Furthermore, http://www.akc.org/events/conformation-dog-shows/dq-reinstatement/.
Representing you all for another year as your delegate to the BOW a single point by checking a box in their judge’s book. Note: at the time of the DQ , the judge is not required to tell the exhibitor
What do you think? Contact me or check out the petition at http://
American Kennel Club has been both an honor and a privilege. It This would not affect the number of majors or how hard majors are (to their face) if they will allow for reinstatement, they can wait
www.ipetitions.com/petition/change-the-rule-for-dogs-dqd-by-akc-judges/..
is fascinating to me to learn more deeply about how AKC works as to get; this would only affect one point show entries. Space in The until in the comfort of their own home and asked on the phone by
well as where it is dysfunctional. I feel purpose and contribution Bulletin restricts how I can suggest scenarios of how this could play AKC staff after petitioned by the owner. And if not allowed, the
serving as your delegate to help resolve some of these challenges out for you in a dog show ring, but you can use your imagination judge does not have to state a reason.
along with bringing new ideas to the delegate floor. At the quarterly or contact me. Had this rule been in effect last year, (per 2014
delegates meetings, I observe various committees in session. statistics inclusive of ALL AKC breeds at all AKC conformation
AKC BRED WITH H.E.A.R.T. PROGRAM
Afterwards, delegates discuss issues face-to-face enlightening one shows) approximately 11,000 more points would have been and all stud service records. I strongly suggest that you read through these referenced documents
As part of AKC’s commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs,
another, negotiating (many of them “stuck in their ways,” others awarded at the BOW level. Would that be a good thing? Or a bad carefully (see references at the end of this sidebar) before applying for Bred with H.E.A.R.T. so you
AKC launched a new program this year called Bred with H.E.A.R.T. (An acronym
being very progressive), and crafting changes. No doubt, AKC is a thing? Wordsmithing for this proposal is still in process, so I’d like are prepared.
for Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility, & Tradition). The program
political system, but it is democratic. The more delegate meetings to know what you think about this notion. • Must agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and
gives AKC a new way to engage, encourage, and recognize ALL breeders who
that I attend, the more delegates, AKC staff, and AKC Board regulations regarding the ownership and maintenance of dogs including,
I hope we can all agree that dangerous dogs have no place in the meet specific health testing standards and who participate in continuing
Members I meet that enable me to work with the right people but not limited to, the maximum number of dogs legally allowed and all
show ring who would put the safety of judges, other exhibits, education and to reward them with this designation. It also serves as a tool for
towards reasonable solutions as well as creating new beneficial must be licensed within your residential locality.
handlers, or spectators at risk. However, it also happens that a good puppy buyers who are looking to discern amongst multiple breeders available
programs. I bring your ideas and concerns from the BCOA • Must agree to complete AKC-approved and/or AKC-provided continuing
dog can have an unusually bad day for any number of reasons, and/ to them. Details about the program can be found here: http://www.akc.org/
membership and Board of Directors to the AKC delegate body to breeder education courses annually
or the judge does not perform the table exam properly. BCOA dog-breeders/bred-with-heart/. In a nutshell:
curry change that will serve you and the AKC Fancy at large. I also • Must complete the online application process and pay an annual fee of $25
member, Laura Gilchrist, has started an initiative to make a change
proudly represent BCOA as the marvelous and highly functional per breed
in the reinstatement protocol of a disqualified dog in conformation REQUIREMENTS
national breed club that we are, to demonstrate and inspire other In addition, there are a few points of interest about this program that you
which is currently being crafted as a rules change by a handful of HEALTH
AKC parent clubs to improve their own club. BCOA is not perfect, will not find on that link that may pertain to you as you consider Bred with
delegates. Many fanciers (including some judges) believe that the Certifying that your breeding stock is health tested in accordance with the
but we really do manage to achieve and balance an incredible H.E.A.R.T:
current reinstatement protocol is flawed, as there should be some recommendations of their breed’s AKC Breed Parent Club (for us that is BCOA).
amount of diverse activities, share valuable content on multiple • Most Basenji breeders are actively involved in some sort of competitive
type of an appeal process if a DQ’d dog is denied the opportunity EDUCATION
platforms, promote tolerance of variable style within the scope venue titling our dogs to prove their conformation and/or function. We
for reinstatement by the judge. Promising that they will pursue AKC provided or AKC approved continuing
of correct type, as well as other various benefits BCOA offers our also are highly encouraging amongst ourselves to participate in health
breeder education so that they stay current on the best breeding practices,
members that are admired by other parent clubs. Serving as your In the regrettable situation of the DQ itself, the judge is not held testing - but that’s not necessarily true for other breeds. Although the Bred
including advances in canine health.
delegate is a give-and-take, as well as a learn-and-teach position, accountable for adhering to the recommended judging procedure with H.E.A.R.T. program is open to anyone who qualifies and aspires to
ACCOUNTABILITY
that continues to inspire and surprise me as I peel the onion. If (which, in Basenjis includes never touching an exhibit on the have this designation, this program’s intended target is for newer breeders
Agreeing to comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy, including
you have questions, concerns, or are “just wondering” about any ground, never approaching and touching an exhibit from outside who do not yet qualify for Breeder of Merit and/or those who do not
inspections by the AKC, and promising to share with AKC health testing and
AKC matters, please know that I am available to you as a resource. its scope of peripheral vision, never unrolling the tail, etc.; this regularly compete in conformation. These breeders strive to “Do The Right
continuing education documentation.
Just pick up the phone or email me. If I don’t know the answer to is clearly stated and repeated multiple times in all BCOA Judges Thing” in their breeding program and pledge to continue their breed and
RESPONSIBILITY
your question, I will find out. The amount of information at these Education seminars.) Currently, the judge can examine a dog health education. Across all breeds, many Breeders of Merit have applied
Accepting responsibility for the health and well-being of the puppies they
quarterly meetings and emails is daunting. Part of my challenge is inappropriately which may result in the exhibit reacting in for and been accepted into the Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program.
produce and for complying with all laws regarding the ownership and
to imagine what all will be of interest to you, and editing is tough! such a matter that the dog is disqualified. Rather than taking • The “AKC Marketplace” is the new branding of what was once the “AKC
maintenance of dogs.
So again, if you have “heard” about something and want to confirm responsibility for the judge’s own error in protocol, the judge can Classifieds.” AKC offers breeders a listing of their puppies available for sale
TRADITION
and/or talk about it, please feel free to ask. simply deny the dog the opportunity for reinstatement in the future on this web site for a fee. Litters bred by Breeders of Merit and Bred with
Upholding the AKC’s tradition of breeding purebred dogs that are happy and
thus evading any question of their procedure or any reprimand H.E.A.R.T. are listed at the top above the other breeders on this web site.
The next few pages contain what I think you may find most relevant healthy.
upon them by the AKC Judging Operations department. There is • Litter and individual puppy registrations bred by those participating in
and what I feel you need to be aware of.
also no provision for puppies who may be on their first weekend out the Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program (who are not Breeders of Merit) will have
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO BE ACCEPTED INTO THE
What’s brewing? and not be as well prepared as the handler thought and puppies can the “Bred with H.E.A.R.T.” designation printed on those documents. Please
PROGRAM:
be denied reinstatement just as adults are. Perhaps the worst case note, however, that AKC software only has space for one such designation
At the suggestion of AKC staff, the delegate body is being asked • Have registered at least one AKC litter within the past 5 years
scenario, in my view, is when a DQ happens to first time entered on their printed documents and the AKC staff decided that the Breeder of
to consider a proposed rule change modifying the current Rules • Be in good standing with the AKC
exhibitors (meaning brand new people to the sport, often without Merit designation trumps the Bred with H.E.A.R.T. designation.
Applying to Dog Shows > Chapter 16 > Paragraph 5 which currently • Certify that applicable health screens are performed on breeding stock as
a mentor present) who do not yet have enough experience to
reads, “The dog awarded Best of Winners shall be credited with the recommended by the respective AKC Breed Parent Club (BCOA) and be References:
gauge their dog’s stress level accurately who are effectively banned
number of points calculated for Winners Dog or Winners Bitch, prepared to supply proof of such compliance upon request * AKC Care and Conditions policy and discussion can be found here:
from the sport due to their naïveté. You can bet that those people http://www.akc.org/press-center/press-releases/akc-enhances-care-and-conditions-of-
whichever is greater.” The suggestion is if the number of class dogs • Must agree to comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy*, including
will never return to a dog show, much less join any club, or ever dogs-policy/
and number of class bitches competing is less than the number inspection(s) by the American Kennel Club or its duly authorized **AKC Rule about record keeping found here:
contribute to this sport again...but the judge doesn’t know that http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/RREGS4.pdf
required for 1 point, the judge would have the option to enable their representative. This means that you agree to an in-person AKC audit of all your AKC
when the DQ happens. ***PDF of Record Keeping requirements found here:
paperwork** and required record keeping*** of all dogs you own, co-own, leasing of bitches, http://images.akc.org/pdf/record_keeping.pdf
18 BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) visit us online at www.basenji.org www.facebook.com/basenji.org BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) 19AKC DELEGATE REPORT (CONTINUED)
Katie Campbell
AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailers
The concept of the AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer was born and
raised through the AKC Delegate floor. I am truly passionate about
these AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers as they help local emergency
management provide much needed mobile animal care services to
help approximately 62 pets and their owners at a time in the event
of a disaster. These trailers also bring goodwill to our communities
by fostering our message, dedication, and mission as purebred dog
An AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer in Washington, sponsored in part by
owners thus bridging the gap between purebred and mixed breed Evergreen Basenji Club.
enthusiasts to work together towards our common goals. As of this
publish date, 36 trailers have been delivered around the country.
not need to use the BCOA contribution for the trailer I worked
You can see where they are online here: https://www.akcreunite.org/
on to reach $12K here. I would prefer for the BCOA funds to go
map/.
to a trailer in another part of the country where a trailer may be
In the greater Seattle area, we mostly worry about floods, mudslides, needed for Basenjis as well as other dogs. So if any BCOA member
wildfires, and earthquakes. Together with my colleagues involved would like to step forward to spearhead a trailer effort in your area
in local regional dog clubs, we raised the seed money to fund a of residence, please contact me and I can share my notes with you
trailer that was just delivered Thanksgiving week to the recipient of and put you in contact with other AKC delegates (representing
this trailer, namely the Washington State Animal Response Team. other clubs) whom you could team up with to raise funds. Time is
Unpacking that trailer and sorting the carefully selected tools and of the essence as the matching funds will dry up at any time with
supplies felt like Christmas!!! no warning. After discussing the time risk with the BCOA-BOD,
if no BCOA member steps forward by March 31, 2016, the BCOA
If you would be interested in helping bring a trailer to your local
funds will be directed to a second trailer that I am working on that
area, I would be happy to help you get started, but I cannot do the
will service the greater Seattle area about 60 miles apart from the
work for you as this is a “local boots on the ground” type of project.
initial one. Again, my hope is that someone or some group will step
These trailers cost $22,000 each to produce. To achieve economy
forward and have the time and passion to bring a trailer to your
of scale, they are all produced in North Carolina, and are delivered
hometown instead.
to your hometown stocked with appropriate supplies. Although
that figure may read a bit daunting, if you can raise $12K locally
AKC and AKC ReUnite (the non-profit microchip and reunite Elevated levels of the Grand Champion title to appear on all
division) is currently offering a matching funds program up to AKC records
$10K while the money lasts. Although all donations are welcome, This amends and extends AKC Rules & Regulations of Dog Shows > Chap-
and all are fully tax deductible as a 501-c3, those clubs who donate ter 16 > Section 7: “Any Grand Champion which shall have won 100 Grand
through their efforts $1000 or more will be entitled to have their Championship points shall become a Grand Champion Bronze (GCHB).
logo put upon the outside of the trailer. The BCOA-BOD voted Any Grand Champion which shall have won 200 Grand Championship
points shall become a Grand Champion Silver (GCHS). Any Grand Cham-
to contribute $1000 to the AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailers, but
pion which shall have won 400 Grand Championship points shall become
the dollars have not been assigned to a particular trailer yet. I did
a Grand Champion Gold (GCHG). Any Grand Champion which shall have
won 800 Grand Championship points shall become a Grand Champion
Platinum (GCHP). After earning Grand Champion Platinum title, for each
Clubs are no longer required to print (paper) catalogs, additional 800 Grand Championship points earned the Grand Champion
although the same information still needs to be published, .PDF is Platinum title initials will be followed by a numeric designation indicating
now an option. This will be a cost savings opportunity for all show the quantity of times the dog has met the requirements of the Grand
hosting clubs, but will be particularly substantial for larger all-breed Champion Platinum title as defined above, e.g., 1,600 Grand Champion-
clubs and clusters. Just be aware that in the near future, when at a ship points = GCHP2. The AKC will identify dogs qualifying for these titles
show and looking for catalog data, you may need to shift from look- by the appropriate designations preceding their AKC name in all official
ing for a catalog table on-site to looking for an internet connected AKC records. In each case, the higher title will supersede the preceding
device. title in all official AKC records such that the highest title will be listed. “
20 BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) visit us online at www.basenji.org www.facebook.com/basenji.org BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) 21AFFILIATE CLUB REPORTS Looking for the New Titles?
What about Health Results?
Changes are coming to the BCOA Publications. For now, new
BCOC Puppy Match BCOC: It’s Time to Say Goodbye... titles and health results will be available on the BCOA website.
JUDGE: TONI ACKERMAN
BEST PUPPY
What began 46 years ago is now coming to an end. The BCOC has
BASENJI CLUB OF CINCINATI Banner decided to disband -- 2015 was our last Specialty Show weekend. The second quarter information for both new titles and health
Owners: Carole Kirk & Denise results will be available on the BCOA website alongside the
RITA ROSS Vertrees In July of 1969, our first meeting was memorable in more than
Bulletin itself.
one way. After a tasty potluck dinner and our business meeting,
we gathered in front of our hosts’ TV to watch the first “Moon
Landing.”
The BCOC’s Annual Specialty, held on Satuday, May 23, 2015
We held our first Specialty Show in 1976. Over the years a puppy
at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Hamilton, Ohio was a
match, a second Specialty Show, and an African Stock Exhibition
wonderful success this year with a much larger entry than usual.
were added to our Specialty weekend. One year we offered a Lure
We had a good ring with plenty of light so everyone could enjoy
Coursing event.
watching the dogs as they competed for those very important
wins. A “Designated Specialty Show” was also held on Friday, BEST OPPOSITE It has been our pleasure to host these events. For all who have RIP VAN WRINKLE BASENJI CLUB
May 22nd, with Warren County Kennel Club. Pictures and TO BEST PUPPY supported us over the years, we would like to say, “Thank You!”
Ingrid SUSAN KAMEN MARSICANO
results from these shows were reported in the third quarter issue Owner: Chris Frost
of the Bulletin.
Following our Specialty on Saturday, we held an African Stock
Exhibition, and later in the evening a Puppy Match. Photos of
the winners of these events are shown on this page. The Rip Van Wrinkle Basenji
Club, founded in 1997, invites
Photos courtesy of Terry Fiedler.
all to take a look at our DWAA
award winning newsletter, The
Rip Van Wrinkler. It has been
BCOC African Stock Exhibition entirely online for 6 years, and
JUDGE: MS LAURA GILCHRIST this November’s issue is the
BEST ADULT BEST PUPPY 74th. It is ad free.
CH Wakan Hotrod Sammy Taji’s Asian Flower Power at
Owner: Toni Ackerman Bluenote
Owner: Holly Hamilton
November 2015 Wrinkler:
http://www.rvwbasenjiclub.
org/Wrinkler74.html
BEST OPPOSITE BEST OPPOSITE Archived online Wrinklers:
TO BEST ADULT TO BEST PUPPY http://www.rvwbasenjiclub.
CH Possum Creek’s Sangbani Avongara Kinyonga HiCotn org/Wrinkler_Archives.html
Owners: Carole Kirk Owner: CarolAnn Worsham
& Denise Vertrees
This photo is the cover for
the November issue. “Tippy
Through the Looking Glass,”
by Tamara Allen
22 BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) visit us online at www.basenji.org www.facebook.com/basenji.org BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) 23HOUND GROUP AWARD 2014 AWARD RECIPIENT
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
2010 gch Wakili Signet Dooney
2011 gch/can ch Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl
2012 - 2014 gch DC Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin SC
The Coleman award is awarded annually to the Basenji that has defeated the greatest number of dogs in AKC conformation
competition—Groups & Best in Show—for the preceding calender year. The idea for the award was developed by Coralie Betz
gch dc Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin sc
Ch SkyHi’s Rock Your World x BIS, BISS, BIGS Ch Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice JC
& Damara Bolté. Damara designed the trophy, using Diane's Rosie, Ch Absin' Bublin' Brown Sugar Lihu, as the model.
Breeder: Julie & Kathy Jones
Owners: Julie & Kathy Jones and Chua Ming Kok
24 BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) visit us online at www.basenji.org www.facebook.com/basenji.org BCOA Bulletin (OCT/NOV/DEC 2015) 25LIFETIME MEMBER PROFILE
HOUND GROUP
AWARD
SALLY
WALLIS
M O N I K A R A S Z K O VA
Many basenji fanciers know of the Diane C. Coleman Memorial Hound
Group Award. Few, however, personally knew Diane, as she passed away
from cancer in 1983. Thus, fi nding out more about her was a challenge.
People who had known Diane spoke fondly of her and remembered her By Barbara Reisinger
dogs. Unfortunately, though, due to the length of time since her passing,
memories have faded and details of her life have been lost. What was not lost
was the positive impact she had on her friends and on basenjis.
Diane served her country as a member of the United States Air Force; she On June 24, 2015, I had the distinction of interviewing Sally Wallis. BR: What advice would you give to today’s Basenji owners?
Diane Coleman with Rosie (Ch. Absin’ Bublin Brown Sugar
was a retired nurse. While she had lived in the western states, she eventually While interviewing a legend is always an undertaking to be remembered,
Lihu BBHR) after their Best of Breed win at the very fi rst SW: If you want to breed or show, and not just enjoy your Basenji
moved to the southeastern U.S. and started her Absinthe Kennel with BCOA National Specialty in 1979. it was indeed an opportunity that I will forever treasure. Thank you
for its own sake, listen, listen, and listen. Listen to the elders and
Coralie Betz. Diane’s fi rst home bred champion was Ch. Absinthe Baji Sally!
ask questions! Learn to differentiate between experience and
Nandi (Tawelfan Lubiluck x Majita’s Winsome Yodel CD JC).
Barbara Reisinger (BR): What attracted you to the Basenji? “know it all”—you can learn all the time! If you are genuinely
Today, many of us may recognize the name of Diane’s notable bitch “Rosie,” seeking advice, be open to hearing what is said even if it is not what
Sally Wallis (SW): You could say I married into the breed; my
Ch. Absin’ Bublin Brown Sugar Lihu BBHR (Ch. Reveille Re-up SDHR you might wish to hear. I have always tried to help and advise
husband Marvin was President of BCOA in 1962. He moved to the
x Ch. Lihu’s Kidogo Mtembezi CD), who not only made her mark in the newbies (if asked to!)
UK about a year after we got hitched, in the late 1970s.
conformation ring but also produced nine AKC champions from four litters.
BR: When did you originally join BCOA?
BR: When did you get your fi rst Basenji? From whom?
I am certain that many people reading this are also familiar with Diane’s
SW: Marvin was a member when he lived in the USA, but when he
“JR,” Ch. Aleika-Absinthe Rajah’s JR SDHR (Ch. Absinthe The Rose’s SW: For his eighth birthday, my son’s requested treat was a visit
tried to rejoin after coming over here, he was asked to provide two
Gimlet x Ch. Kajah’s Gay Reflection). While most of us never saw JR in the to Crufts where Marvin was recognized by Jayne Wilson-Stringer
UK guarantors! As a US citizen and past BCOA President, he felt
ring, he made his mark on the breed by producing 22 AKC Champions from and others who had shown under him on previous visits to the
this to be an unnecessary exercise so he didn’t pursue membership;
his nine litters. Th is, even though his show career was sadly cut short. JR UK. Shortly thereafter, we collected Lovebird of the Congo from
I never joined.
was the fi rst recipient of the Diane C. Coleman award. Veronica Tudor-Williams and from Bunty Bowers, Domewood
Donner, a male who subsequently achieved his UK and Irish BR: What was your reaction to the nomination of lifetime
Diane’s friends told me that she loved our breed. She was bold, was
crowns. member?
competitive in the show ring, and would travel great distances to show her Ch. Absinthe Baji Nandi
dogs. Diane was also the author of a column in The Basenji magazine entitled BR: Did you have other dogs before, after, or while you had SW: Honored!
‘Circuit Rider’ from 1979 until 1983. Her last column was published the Basenjis? Which breed(s)?
month that she passed away.
SW: We had a lurcher, a greyhound cross, named Garman, which
Our breed is fortunate to have enjoyed the contributions of someone like became our family pet when my son was just three years old. Sadly,
Diane. A person whose love for and devotion to the breed are readily known he (the dog) was shot when both he and my son were far too young. From the Archives: Annual Meeting
through her dogs and all things she was involved in. From her friends, I Apart from Garman, I was “raised” by black labs and played with On a motion by Margaret Grundman and duly seconded,
understand that Diane did not mince her words; she was quite outspoken the dogs of the farm workers. Sally Wallis (England) was proposed for Lifetime Membership
and you knew right away where she stood on anything. Much like our because of her service to this club and to Basenji owners all over
BR: When you were starting out in the breed, what was the best
Basenjis, I think. the world. She has constructed a database of Basenji pedigrees,
advice you received and who gave you that advice?
encyclopedic and meticulous, which she shares freely with
By Carole Kirk SW: The man I slept with! Marvin had been in the breed for many those who ask. The motion passed with a unanimous vote and
years, starting in 1956 with the bitch Bettina’s Dark Diamond from cheers.
Ch. Aleika-Absinthe Rajah’s JR SDHR Bettina Belmont Ward, and I felt he was a more than adequate
mentor. I also respected Elspet Ford and her vast knowledge.
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