The Barkless Dog from Africa

Newsflash / Updates

29 Dec 2007 Long overdue news in an end of year update will be added in this section.

Kanibaru now has a new domain www.kanibaru.com

NEW AMERICAN CHAMPION - 24 November 2007
Am Ch Kanibaru Khybers Pride finished with 3 Majors.  Congratulations to his co-owners Daniel & Donna DeFlorio & Pamela Geoffroy Eldorado Basenjis




FANCONI TEST RESULTS

Ch Wildela Star Lord CD  - probably CLEAR/NORMAL
Ch Wazazi Dazzling Impact - probably CLEAR/NORMAL
Ch Nonaym Asti Spumante - probably CARRIER
Kanibaru Tiramisu Trifle - probably CLEAR/NORMAL
Ch Kanibaru Visual Appeal probably - CLEAR/NORMAL
Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch - probably CARRIER
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge - probably CLEAR/NORMAL
Ch Wazazi Tinker Tailor - probably CLEAR/NORMAL
Ch Wazazi Grand Virtue - probably CLEAR/NORMAL

Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch is now only available at stud to bitches who have been tested probably CLEAR/NORMAL under the Fanconi DNA test.

Am Ch Kanibaru Caramel Kiss is proud dam to SkyHi's Candy Kiss who has been on quite a ride since entering the shows with: a nice Puppy Class win at the 2007 Nationals; a Group 3 from Puppy Class and already has 2 Majors.  Congratulations to Laurie and of course the sire Buddy Lee.

NEW New Zealand CHAMPION - NZ Ch Kanibaru Khybers Delight
Congratulations to Christine Small on young Lukas getting his title.  Lukas was the first pup from the 2006 Milo/Khyber litter to get his title.

Exports
Kanibaru De Liquer exported to Brenda Cassell - Signet Basenjis, USA.  Jilli is a very fitting name for this puppy girl's sparkling personality.  I look forward to watching Jilli's show career and wish Brenda and Jilli all the best.

NSW Specialty
Excellent results (listed below) The two adults I took Fudge and Razer both won their competitive Open Classes - what a thrill!  Razer then went on to get Challenge Dog and Runner Up to Best Exhibit in Show!!  Fudge also won Best Tail and Set and Dam's Progeny with her first litter of pups.  Puppy Kanibaru Del Diamante was 3rd Place in a large Puppy Bitch Class, handled by her new owner Kylie Delacourt.  I wish Kylie all the best with Delta and look forward to watching her show career.
 Oct 2007 2007 Basenji Club of NSW Championship Show

Judge Mr Jon Curby (Kibushi) USA - Breed Classes
Mr E Pickering - Property & Special Classes

Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch  - 1st Place Open Dog Class - Challenge Dog, R/u Best in Show
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge - 1st Place Open Bitch Class - Best Tail & Set, Dams Progeny
Kanibaru Del Diamante - 3rd Place Baby Bitch Class
27 Sept 2007 More Fanconi DNA test results added.

Kanibaru Khybers Pride probably CLEAR/NORMAL.

German Youth Champion Kanibaru Vibrant Skies probably CLEAR/NORMAL. 

10 Sept 2007 New 8 week stacked photo's added of Fudge's pups.  Please click on Puppies in the menu above.  There are some very promising show puppies in both Fudge and Dela's litters.  Pet puppies are now ready to begin going to their new homes.
1 Sept 2007 New stacked photo's added of the pups.
12 August 2007 Fabulous news from the Laurie in the US to say that *Am Ch Kanibaru Caramel Kiss* has had the new Fanconi Test which shows her DNA to be probably CLEAR/NORMAL.  New photo's up of the pups but you'll need to look under Joint photo's as they had their first play session together today.
4 August 2007 Photo below is of Sydney *Kanibaru Khybers Pride* winning his 2nd Major in America.  Not to be out done news in today from Karratha to let me know sister Mimi *Kanibaru Khybers Kiss* won the Group and is now sitting on 71pts from extremely light exhibition.  The judge was Mrs L Buckley (ACT).  Well done Debbie.  I've also just put up a couple more photo's of the pups.  I'll add more in the week as my photography wasn't too good today with most blurred so I've put up the clear shots!
29 July 2007 Great news from Pam at Eldorado's in the USA to say Sydney *Kanibaru Khybers Pride* has won his 2nd Major at Hudson Valley River Hound Show and has also been eye tested CERF BJ-1425.  On the other side of the country Laurie Stargell of SkyHi reports that Kissy's *Am Ch Kanibaru Caramel Kiss* daughter SkyHi's Candy Kiss won her first Major at 6 months old on her first show weekend in the ring.  View Candy's Major photo below.  Kissy's tri daughter French Kiss makes her debut in a few weeks time.  New photo's have also just been posted of Dela and Fudges puppies.  Both litters are looking really nice and I'm very excited about these puppies.

 
16 July 2007 I have began updating the puppy page, bear with me whilst I finish it.  This photo is Fudges pups.
13 July 2007 Fudge *BISS Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* becomes a first time mum with a beautiful litter of 3 girls and 1 boy all red/white sired by RUBIS Ch Wazazi Tinker Tailor E.T.  Fudge is a very relaxed mum taking it all in her stride:-)  Photo's will be posted shortly.
8 July 2007 Dela *Aust Ch Wazazi Grand Virtue* whelped a beautiful litter of puppies on the 5th July 2007.  Sired by Cuffy *Aust Ch Kanibaru Debonair Ego* they are proud parents of 5 gorgeous little red & white girls all very uniform with lovely markings.  Photo's and more info will be added to the Puppy page shortly.


Here are the girls at 5days old
4 July 2007 Sydney *Kanibaru Khybers Pride* is doing well over in the US.  June sees him sitting on 5 points with his first Major towards his American title.  He also got a Reserve to a 5 point Major at a Hound Club Show.  His first Major photo has been uploaded onto his page.
26 June 2007 Congratulations to Christine Small in New Zealand who has just had a lovely litter of 4 red & white boys whelped by Keesha *NZ Ch Kanibaru Caramel TimTam* sired by *Kanibaru Khybers Delight*.  Also congratulations to Marcy Poch who has just had a litter of tri pups whelped by Blossom *Am Ch Kanibaru Vibrant Vision* sired by Am Ch Calaz Abba Jabba Lost Ten.  Finally photo's added of little DJ who is Zeta's puppy boy just turned 6 weeks old - look under the Puppies page.
27 May 2007 Mimi *Kanibaru Khybers Kiss* came for a stay in May whilst her family went on vacation.  She returns home to Karratha this week already half way to her Championship from just a few shows having won multiple Best of Breeds AND..... Best Exhibit in Group!!!! from the Puppy Class at the All Breeds Dog Club under judge Mrs L Walker.

2007 Puppy Update:-  Zeta our first time mum decided to start off careful and produced a singleton puppy, a little red & white boy!  Zeta has been the most perfect attentive mum to him and relishes motherhood.  For those eagerly awaiting a Kanibaru puppy more puppy breath is on it's way:-)  Dela *Aust Ch Wazazi Grand Virtue* who I leased last year was mated to Cuffy *Aust Ch Kanibaru Debonair Ego*  and Fudge *BISS Aust Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* mated to Tinker *Aust Ch Wazazi Tinker Tailor E.T* with puppies expected early July. 

25 March 2007


2007 Basenji Club of Victoria Championship Show

Mr G Dymock (UK)  - Breed Classes
Mr S Wailes (Vic) - Property & Special Classes
Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch 1st Place - Open Dog Class, Reserve Challenge, Best Opp Open in Show
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge 3rd Place - Intermediate Bitch Class
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge Best Interstate Bred, Best Head Bitch, Best Tail & Set
19 March 2007 Fudge *BISS Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge*  hip score results have just come in and she has a good score, International Grade B.
17 March 2007 Excellent hip results for Sky *German Youth Champion Kanibaru Vibrant Skies* - score A2 (Germany).
16 March 2007 Puppies page updated with some breeding announcements.  Enquires welcome for show or pet puppies.
28 January 2007 New photo added to Fudge's page showing her ground covering movement with balance and grace.  Fudge was    Updated Links Page.  Puppy plans are being decided, enquires welcome.  Congratulations to Christine Small on her boy Lukas *Kanibaru Khybers Delight exp NZ* getting his first two Certificates with Best of Breeds having just turned 6 months old and against the mature adults.  Laurie Stargell of SkyHi Basenjis has finally made a website and it's looking superb, please pay a visit www.SkyHiBasenjis.com there are some super puppy photo's of Kissy's babies if you want a peep at them.   
10 January 2007 Lots of news to catch up on.  Over in Colorado, USA Kissy *AM Ch Kanibaru Caramel Kiss*, Fudge's sister whelped a lovely litter of 3 girls and they are looking real little cuties. (Photo age 4 wks below)  The sire was BISS AM Ch SkyHi's Daredevil.  Congratulations to Laurie.

The news from Texas is that Blossom *AM & UCICB Ch Kanibaru Vibrant Vision* is going to Westminster Dog Show.  Blossom recently appeared on the front cover of 'The Basenji' magazine as a puppy and inside and back cover as BOB winner.  She was also in 'The Basenji Bulletin' inside cover.  Marcy plans to breed Blossom in Fall 2007.   We'll keep you updated on who the lucky chap is.

From Eldorado Basenjis on the East Coast of the US we received a 6 month photo of Sydney *Kanibaru Khybers Pride*.  Sheila plans to take Sydney out into the ring for a few practise shows soon.

Turning to Europe, guess what Christian, daddy to Aussie Import Sky *German Youth Champion Kanibaru Vibrant Sky* had for Christmas.  Photo below and the hint is, it's very very long and came all the way from Downunder and it's not Sky on his right.  It's between two legs, I mean Basenjis:-)

Great news from New Zealand as young Lukas *Kanibaru Khybers Delight* has done a few shows in Baby Class and been beating some of the adults already for BOB.  Keesha *NZ Ch Kanibaru Caramel TimTam* also took a nice BOB win in December when she attended a show. Well done guys and all the best for 2007.

Closer to home over the New Year I was delighted to have young Mimi *Kanibaru Khybers Kiss* stay for a few days.  She was a pleasure with such a friendly easy going nature and I sure can see mum and dad in her.  She's very pretty and has the most supple rich red coat.  In December at her first show she was Best Baby Puppy in Show.
14 October 2006
Basenji Specialty


2006 Basenji Club of NSW Championship Show

Mr Magnus Hagstedt (Sweden)  - Breed Classes
Mrs Lena Stalhandske (Sweden) - Property & Special Classes
Kanibaru Lady Luck 1st Place - Baby Puppy Bitch Class (Best Opp Sex Baby Puppy in Show)
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge 1st Place - Intermediate Bitch Class, Challenge Bitch, BEST IN SHOW
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge Best Interstate Bred
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge Best Tail
22 October 2006 There is lots of news and pages to update so there will be a mega update.  I'll begin with the saddest news first which is why I haven't been able to bring myself to update the site because it's just been too hard to put into words and to think about.  This year I leased a lovely bitch called Dela who produced a beautiful litter of puppies for me.  Just prior to them turning 5 weeks of age tragedy struck and I was devastated to find my little ones had been killed by a stray dog.  I found one lone survivor and she was named *Kanibaru Lady Luck* as it appeared to be a miracle that she was not killed also.  As you can imagine that day and the days that followed were very dark for me emotionally as it broke my heart to loose these gorgeous puppies in such a horrific way.

Now that the sad news has finally been written I would like to dedicate the following news to Lucky's littermates.  On the 14th October 2006 Lucky attended her first show.  It was a major event because she flew all the way to Sydney to attend the Basenji Specialty.  Lucky had only just turned 3 months old so was just a little lady among a baby bitch class of 19 entries.  Somehow without much leash training she seemed to know what was required and strutted herself to 1st Place Baby Puppy Bitch the Best Opposite Baby Puppy in Show.   The other young lady I took to the Specialty was Fudge a beautiful 2 year old.  Not to be outdone by little Lucky Fudge was awarded 1st Place Intermediate Bitch Class then Bitch Challenge and the ultimate award of Best Exhibit in Show by judge Mr Magnus Hagstedt (Sweden).  Fudge is now proudly known as  *BISS Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge*.  Mrs Lena Stalhandske (Sweden) also awarded Fudge Best Interstate Bred and Best Tail (2nd year running) in the property classes.   Thankyou Millissa, Zandeena Photography for the following image of Fudge.

The puppies from Milo's litter all went to lovely homes.  Boy 1 who I referred to as Teddy because he reminded me of a Teddy Bear as a pup took the longhaul flight to MA, USA where he resides at Eldorado Basenjis.  Boy 2 named Lukas recently went to New Zealand to live with Christine and Stephen of Senjabi Basenjis and will be a fitting mate for Keesha *NZ Ch Kanibaru Caramel TimTam*.  I received a lovely phone call from a very happy Christine today to inform me that at 4 months old Lukas had beaten 4 adults for Best of Breed today.  This came as quite a shock but a very pleasant one as in Australia the babies don't compete for Best of Breed until they are 6 months of age.  Apparently in New Zealand they can compete but they don't get awarded a Challenge until after they turn 6 months old.   Boy 3 lives locally in a loving pet home with two cats.  The only girl in the litter went to live up at Karratha with Debbie Pawlowski a former German Shepherd breeder from the States.  Mimi has a most wonderful life with friend Cooper and together they get to go on fabulous fishing trips with their owners.  The photo's (coming soon) are just idyllic for a sun worshipping Basenji.  Mimi will in her spare time attend some shows as she is without doubt a Champion in the making.  Mimi will be attending her first two shows in late November.

Some great news from Nicole in Germany last weekend to say that Sky *Kanibaru Vibrant Skies* attended Germany's biggest Dog Show at Dortmund to win the Junior Class of 7 Basenjis judged by Ann Arch (UK) and attained the title German Youth-Champion as well as 'Century Youth Winner' a highly contested title only awarded once in Germany.  Below is a photo of Sky with owner/handler Nicole winning 1st Place in her Youth Class in Dortmund 2006.

Some health test results have been coming in with the pups and Dela getting good eye results and Dela & Milo excellent hip scores.

Reports, photo's and individual page updates coming soon together with new pages for the pups so come back soon.
5 August 2006 First great news from America - Kissy *Am Ch Kanibaru Caramel Kiss* has had her hips scored and is OFA Excellent. Updates have been made to Kissy's page with her health info.  Photo's of Dela's pups at 3 weeks are now on view and photo's of Milo's pups at 6 weeks have also been updated.  7 week photo's will also be going up shortly.
19 July 2006 Blossom *Am & UCICB Ch Kanibaru Vibrant Vision* has began her Specials career in great style.  Best Opposite Sex - 15th July 2006 at Longview, Texas judge Dr Donald Gill followed by Best of Breed the following day over seasoned Specials, thanks to judge Mrs Anne Fleming.
14 July 2006 New American Champion
Blossom became a new American Champion on 18 June 2006 and a couple of weeks later got her UCI International title to become Am & UCICB Ch Kanibaru Vibrant Vision.  Congratulations to owner Marcy Poch and handlers Karen Mounts & Ken Hapgood.  I was thrilled to hear this wonderful news yesterday and to receive the photo's of Blossom finishing.  Please view Blossom's webpage to take a look at her lovely photo's.

Dela whelped her babies 11 July 2006
Dela whelped 5 beautiful babies in the early hours of Tuesday morning.  3 girls and 2 boys all red/white.  Sadly we lost one little girl a most heartbreaking event for any breeder.  Dela and her 4 babies are doing very well.  Photo's to come soon of the little ones.
11 June 2006 I am pleased to announce Milo *Ch Kanibaru Visual Appeal* whelped her first litter today.  She has 4 pups - 1 r/w girl and 3 r/w boys.  Proud sire is Khyber *Ch Wildela Star Lord CD*   Photo's to be posted.
4 May 2006 The latest news :- Nicole wrote to say what a good start to her show career young Sky *Kanibaru Vibrant Skies* exp Germany has had with V1 -CAC/Antwartsch. dt. Jug.- CH., BOB-Jugend + Klub-Show - V1 -CAC/Antwartsch. dt. Jug. + CAC-Klub - CH., BOB-Jugend. Sky needs now one other Show with a CAC in the Youngclass, then Sky is German Young-Champion.  Sky also received good critiques which we translated as best possible from German to English and put on her web page.  We are very pleased for Nicole and Sky and send them congratulations and best wishesl.

Last month our Blade *Aust Ch Wazazi Dazzling Impact*  was awarded Best of Breed and Best Australian Bred in Show under breeder/judge Mrs Kay Eldred (Jebelmarra Basenjis).  Runner up and Challenge Bitch was Fudge *Aust Kanibaru Caramel Fudge*.

We haven't done many shows these last few months but Basil *Kanibaru Vibrant Touch* recently attended the Hound Club of WA show and was Best of Breed and received some very nice comments from the judge.  Sadly Basil was a little off colour that day and didn't show his normal form but still the judge said she nearly awarded him Puppy in Show.

Dela *Aust Ch Wazazi Grand Virtue* is in season.  Dela has been very kindly leased to us for breeding and will be mated in the coming days.  We are very grateful to Moira Wilson for giving us this opportunity.  A photo of Dela can be found under the Puppies page where litter announcements are made. This year we are having two litters and a few weeks back Milo *Aust Ch Kanibaru Visual Appeal* was bred and she is starting to look a bit thick on the waist so she is hopefully in pup. 

9 April 2006 Litter Announcements are being posted over the coming weeks.  I am planning two litters.  Milo *Ch Kanibaru Visual Appeal* who has been bred to Ch Wildela Star Lord CD.
26 March 2006 Super news from America.  Young Blossom *Kanibaru Vibrant Vision* gets her 2nd Major for 4pts and BOS over Specials from Puppy Class at Fort Worth Kennel Club Texas.  Congratulations Marcy and Karen and thanks for taking such good care of young Blossom.
20 February 2006 Take a look at the awesome ad Ken has prepared for Blossom.  This ad will appear in the Canine Chronicle and Basenji Bulletin, USA.  We were delighted to hear that Blossom had gone to a weekend of International Shows and gained a Junior Title in four shows with four BOB's, two Group 1 puppy and two Reserve Best Puppy in Shows.  Congratulations Marcy, Karen & Ken.
9 January 2006 What an excellent start to the New Year to hear from Karen in America that Blossom *Kanibaru Vibrant Vision* went to her first show this weekend and had marvelous results.  Quote 'We went to Glen Rose Texas and showed at the Nolan River Kennel Club.  Saturday, January 7, she won her class of 3 and went on to win Winners Bitch for 2  pts. under Judge Lowell Davis.  Sunday, January 8, she again won her class of 3, went on to win Winners Bitch; then went on to win Best of Winners over the Winners Dog.  She took a 3 point major!!!!!!  under Judge Marjorie Mortorella.  Who, by the way, loved her so much she offered to take her home.  So Marcy is thrilled, as are we, for acquiring 5 pts with a major her first weekend out.  Thank you so much for entrusting her to us. We will be sending you photos from the show as soon as we get them.'   Big congratulations to owner Marcy Poch and Handler Karen Mounts we can't wait to see the photo's.

We also want to send belated congratulations to Janine Olsen who owns Blossom's brother Basil *Kanibaru Vibrant Touch*.  On the 10th December 2005 Basil was awarded Best Baby Puppy in Show for the 2nd time, thank you to judges Mr P Primrose and Mr Tallentire. See Basil's latest photo on his page.

But the good news doesn't end there because our young Fudge *Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* won the Basenji Club of WA 2005 Pointscore Competition quite convincingly to become Top Basenji Show Dog in WA for 2005.
1 December 2005 We have added critiques from Dr R James (UK) who judged the Basenji Specialty in NSW this year.  Sky, Fudge, Zeta, Razer and Blade all received critiques and you will find them on their own pages under the Show Highlights section.  We have also continued to put up some more Specialty photo's this time for Razer and Fudge on their pages.  There are still more lovely photo's to come as we find time to do updates.  Also we still have pages to do for puppies Indi, Pip and Mollie.
27 November 2005 Oh my gosh, it's snowing in Germany and little Sky is playing in the deep fresh snow!! Look...........

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Meanwhile back in Australia Skies brother Basil *Kanibaru Vibrant Touch* was panting in the heat on a hot summers day!  Basil went Best Baby Puppy in Show under Group judge Mr D Henley and Specials judge Mr G Wise.  Big congratulations to his owner Janine Olsen.
24 November 2005 Lots of good news from overseas - both Blossom and Sky are settling in well at their new homes and their owners are really enjoying their new baby girls.  We also now have Kissy's finishing photo from Laurie.  The full photo is on Kissy's own page but here is a cropped close up of Kissy *Am Ch Kanibaru Caramel Kiss*

Also sister Fudge was Best of Breed last Saturday under New Zealand judge Mr K Brown.
13 November 2005 Buttons *Kanibaru Tiramisu Trifle* now has her own page, please take a look.
12 November 2005 More photo updates to the Vibrant puppy pages.

Basil gaiting, sisters Sky and Blossom stacked, all taken at the 2005 Basenjis Club of NSW Specialty (photo's at base of their pages).
10 November 2005 Today we received the CD of photo's from the Basenji Club of NSW Specialty 2005.  Thanks to the great photography we have some lovely new photo's to share with you.

There is a new photo of Blade *Ch Wazazi Dazzling Impact* on his page and under his 'Family History' we have added a new photo of his dam Ch Wazazi Hart Ofthe Savana.  More photo's coming soon.
3 November 2005 NEW AMERICAN CHAMPION!!

Last night we had great news from Laurie in America to say Kissy got back to back MAJORS at the weekend going Winners Bitch, Best of Winners & Best Opposite Sex both days.  This made Kissy a new American champion finishing her title with 4 Majors in a row.  Congratulations Laurie and big cuddles to Kissy *American Champion Kanibaru Caramel Kiss exp. USA*  .

Today our baby Sky flew the nest.  *Kanibaru Vibrant Skies* is flying to her new home in Germany to live with Nicole Braeuer, Shadows Of The Congo Basenjis.  We are already missing Skies pretty little face and the gang are all so quiet without their little buddy to play with, lick clean and fuss over!  We wish Nicole well with young Sky and look forward to hearing about their new adventures together.
29 October 2005 Basil *Kanibaru Vibrant Touch* has now got his own page so please take a look. Basil, Blossom, Sky, Indi, Pip and Mollie are all 2005 puppies from Kanibaru Debonair Star and Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch.  I've updated the Basenji Specialty results table dated 8 October below because I forgot to put down a result for Buttons *Kanibaru Tiramisu Trifle* who was Best Black & White Coat Baby Puppy.  Litter sisters Buttons & Jaffa will also get their own pages soon.
25 October 2005 Last night I cuddled and kissed my gorgeous little Blossom for the last time as I tucked her into bed for the long haul trip to America.  Blossom *Kanibaru Vibrant Vision* will soon arrive in Los Angeles and then travel the rest of the way to her new home in the luxury of the aircraft cabin, something not allowed in Australia! She will begin her new life with 'Will' the Basenji, owners Marcy and Arthur Poch, handler Karen Mounts and I am certain she will steal their hearts as she has mine.  We wish them all the very best and look forward to hearing about Blossom's new life.

After the sad farewell last night it was wonderful this morning to have such a lovely email and good news from Laurie in America who has Kissy *Kanibaru Caramel Kiss*.  At the weekend Kissy took back to back MAJORS and now has 10 points towards her American Championship title.  Congratulations to Laurie and Kissy we are so proud.  We hope to get some photo's soon.

We have just completed a page for young Sky *Kanibaru Vibrant Skies* so please take a look.  We hope to get more puppy pages finished shortly.
22 October 2005


Our Export girls back in the car after a play in the park.


Introducing Sky *Kanibaru Vibrant Skies* who will be going to live in Germany next month.


And a close up of litter sister Blossom *Kanibaru Vibrant Vision* who is going to live in America next week.
15 October 2005 Blossom *Kanibaru Vibrant Vision* now has an active web page.  A Show Highlights update on Kissy *Kanibaru Caramel Kiss*.   More new puppy pages coming soon.
14 October 2005 More good news from America.  Young Kissy *Kanibaru Caramel Kiss* had two more back to back Reserve Winners Bitch to Majors in Arizona under judges Mr Josepth Gregory & Mrs Judy Webb in September.  Photo below is Kissy in Arizona, photo Sublime Photos. 
12 October 2005 We had a great time at the Basenji Specialty in NSW - results below.  Congratulations to Janine Olsen on Basil *Kanibaru Vibrant Touch* winning Best Baby Puppy of Breed at the Spitz Club of NSW under judge Mrs M Cronchy (Vic).  There was a good entry of 12 puppies so Basil did very well.  Litter sister Sky *Kanibaru Vibrant Skies* was 2nd Place in the Baby Bitch Class.  Specialty photo's and new pages for the puppies will be going up over the next few days so check back soon.
8 October 2005
Basenji Specialty


2005 Basenji Club of NSW Championship Show

Dr R James (UK)  - Breed Classes
Mr N Strathdee (NSW) - Property & Special Classes
Kanibaru Vibrant Skies 3rd Place - Baby Puppy Bitch Class
Kanibaru Vibrant Vision 4th Place - Baby Puppy Bitch Class
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge 1st Place - Junior Bitch Class (Best Opp Sex Junior in Show)
Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch 2nd Place - Intermediate Dog Class
Ch Kanibaru Debonair Spirit 3rd Place - Intermediate Bitch Class
Ch Wazazi Dazzling Impact 1st Place - State Bred Dog Class & Best State Bred in Show
Kanibaru Tiramisu Trifle Best Black & White Coat Baby Puppy
Ch Kanibaru Debonair Spirit Best Red & white Coat Adult
Ch Kanibaru Debonair Spirit Best Head
Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge Best Tail
30fSeptember 2005 NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION !!

Great news from overseas on our Caramel girls.
Congratulations across the Tasman Sea to Christine of Senjabi Basenjis on Keesha getting her New Zealand Championship Title.  Keesha is now NZ Ch Kanibaru Caramel Timtam exp. NZ Yippee!!
From the American Nationals we've heard that Kissy *Kanibaru Caramel Kiss* has won the Junior Sweepstakes Class under judge Pat Cembura of Arubmec Basenjis.  Woo hoo!!
Also well done to litter sister Fudge *Ch Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* who was Challenge Bitch at the 2005 Perth Royal Show today.  Razer *Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch* also did well with RU Best of Breed.  This seasons babies also did well with Asti's black & white girl Buttons *Kanibaru Tiramisu Trifle* being Best Baby Puppy of Breed.  Tara's baby girl Sky *Kanibaru Vibrant Skies* was 2nd in Baby Bitch Class and litter brother Basil *Kanibaru Vibrant Touch* 1st in Baby Dog Class.
15 September 2005 NEW CHAMPION !!

Latest News.  Fudge *Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* becomes titled Australian Champion!  Litter sister Kissy over in American returns to the ring to win back to back Winners Bitch.  Congratulations to Laurie after a great weekend with *Kanibaru Caramel Kiss* in Colorado.  Saturday Kissy went Winners Bitch then Sunday Winners Bitch & Best of Winners!

Here's Kissy on the bench ready for examination

17 August 2005 We've been so busy with Tara's litter we mustn't forget to acknowledge Asti's black & white baby daughter *Kanibaru  Tiramisu Trifle* named 'Buttons' as she had a great weekend first time out at the Open Shows.  Judge Mrs D Cozart awarded her BEST BABY PUPPY IN SHOW at the Ladies Kennel Club and Mrs L Walker awarded her Best Baby Puppy in Group at the Metropolitan Kennel Club 14th August. Buttons who has not even been lead trained took herself around the ring on a loose lead and stood nicely for the judge on the table so fingers crossed she may be a natural showgirl like her sire and dam.
16 July 2005

We've received some lovely photo's of Kissy *Kanibaru Caramel Kiss*  from America.  If you go to her page and scroll down to Show Career we have a photo of her going Winners for points towards her AKC title.  We also heard that Kissy was recently Reserve Winners Bitch to a 5 point Major, big congratulations to Kissy and Laurie.    
This photo is of Kissy at a Fun Match showing off her balanced movement.

25 June 2005 Updates: Asti pups Photo Diary updated with 8 week photo's.  Photo of Zeta taken today on Index Page. 
23 June 2005 Tara *Kanibaru Debonair Star* has blessed us with 6 gorgeous puppies today sired by Razer *Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch*  This is Razer's first stud service so he is strutting around the house very full of himself having sired five girls and 1 boy all red & white.  Tara is very content with her beautiful babies.  The pups are all healthy, very nicely marked with lovely dark coats.  If you want to go see them click on Puppies and you can view photo's or see them live on the puppy webcam.  More good news - Asti's babies had their eyes tested at 7 weeks old and they are clear of Coloboma and have just one tiny PPM tag. 
5 June 2005 Fudge *Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* takes her 5th Best Puppy in show!  Today at the Ladies Kennel Club under judges Mrs G Hovey (Qld) & Mr K McMillen (NSW).  Fudge starts the day at breed level as an exuberant pup so full of zest it's difficult for the judges to assess her, by Group she is getting her act together and by Best  in Shows she's a pro.  Fudge gives us a lot of fun at the shows and as long as she's enjoying it that's all that matters.  Our pack of course loves the regular supply of dog food and we the prizes:-)  Fudge will now take the rest of June off ready for the big shows in July.  Razer *Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch* took the Best of Breed today. 
23 May 2005 A memorable weekend with the judges rewarding our Basenjis with top awards both days at the Fremantle Dog Club Autumn Double Header.  Saturday, 21st May judge Mrs G Cowie (ACT) awards Fudge *Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* with Best of Breed and gives our youngster a run at Reserve in Group but she's piped at the post by a lovely Greyhound!!  However Fudge wasn't finished yet and went on to be Best Puppy in Show (her fourth in the last month).  Tallying up Fudges points she's already got 100 points at 10 months of age.  Next day, 22nd May Razer *Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch* takes the Best of Breed under judge Mrs V Carter (SA) and goes on to get the top award of Best Exhibit in Hound Group in tough competition.  He then went on to be awarded Best State Bred in Show under judge Ms J. Dickinson-Franks (NSW).  We had a very proud Razer boasting to the rest of the pack when we got home and an exhausted mom!
13 May 2005

Kanibaru Caramel Kiss (Exp USA)
Lovely news from Colorado.  Early April young Kissy was entered in a Basenji Puppy Match pictured left winning Best Opposite Sex Puppy.  She also went to a  weekend of AKC Shows where she got back to back Reserve Winners Bitch to Majors from the Puppy Class.
8 May 2005 Fudge *Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* seems to be on a roll with another Best Puppy in Show at the All Breeds Dog Club Champ Show under judges Mr A Beattie and Mrs A Mitchell.

The pups are 2 weeks old today and Asti has been taking such good care of them that they are real puddings.  Take a look at their latest photo's by going to Puppies and clicking on week 2.
28 April 2005 New photo's of Zeta *Ch Kanibaru Debonair Spirit* New photo of Cuffy *Ch Kanibaru Debonair Ego* We've updated Fudge's page with Show Highlights.  We've made the Basenjis name page more interesting with some head shots.
25 April 2005 On Saturday 23rd April 2005 Asti whelped 2 beautiful baby girls.  One red & white and one black & white.  Take a look at the newborn pups from the Puppies page and also the puppy webcam.
At the Fremantle Dog Club Championship Show Fudge *Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* went Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Show under judges Mrs J Hargraves (Tas) & Mrs V Morrow (NSW)
We have mated Tara *Kanibaru Debonair Star* to Razer *Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch and pups are expected 27th June 2005.  Read more on the Puppies Page.
17 April 2005 Razer *Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch* gave us the thrill today of going BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW at the Hound club of WA Open Show under judge Mrs D Cozart.  Fudge *Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* was Best Minor Puppy in Show at the Hound Club of WA Champ Show and went on to win Best Overall Puppy of the Day under judge Mr W Douglas (Vic). 
Come back soon to see the photo updates we are doing this week.
11 April 2005 Go read Exciting News - Breaking News !!  You'll need to scroll down to the second half of the Fanconi page.  This sounds like a fantastic opportunity for the Basenji Community so if you have a Basenji with Fanconi or a close relative of a Fanconi afflicted Basenji please help out with this research project.
28 March 2005 The long Easter weekend saw Fudge *Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* get Best of Breed on three consecutive nights at the Champ Shows with one Best Minor Puppy in Group.  Her litter brother Beano who attended a couple of the shows was Best Puppy in Group on Easter Friday.
19 March 2005 We've been sent some lovely photo's of Rippley *Kanibaru Debonair Hunter* who is the much loved pet of the Galloway family.  Please take a look at his page, he's a lovely boy.
7 March 2005 Friday, 4 March Razer *Ch Kanibaru Visual Touch* qualified for Crufts with Best of Breed at the Western Classic under judge Mr J Mitchell (USA).  Saturday, 5th March Keesha *Kanibaru Caramel TimTam (Exp NZ)* was Best Puppy in Group at her New Zealand Show, congratulations Christine.  Just updated the Health Section on Fanconi. 
28 February 2005 Added a new photo of Keesha *Kanibaru Caramel TimTam* age 7 months.
24 February 2005 Just updated the Puppies page with details of this year's mating.  If all goes well puppies will be born late April.
Updated photo's of Keesha *Kanibaru Caramel TimTam*
Last Saturday, 19 February we took along young Beano *Kanibaru Caramel Popcorn* to the Championship Show.  He is living in a pet home but is a lovely example of the breed and he was awarded Best of Breed by judge Mrs G Byrne.  We'll try and get an updated photo of young Beano shortly.
18 February 2005 Updated Hip Dysplasia article with results data from Sweden.
12 February 2005 Just added my Hip Dysplasia article to the Health section.  It has lots of interesting facts and is specific to Basenjis and testing in Australia.
9 February 2005 Please take a look at our new Health & Welfare section.   We've added a great link to the article Bad Genes, Babies & Bath Water.  Also my first health article on Hypothyroidism is now up and explains the hereditary Autoimmune disease and the TgAA test which is now available to breeders' in Australia.
26 January 2005 Finally Cuffy *Ch Kanibaru Debonair Ego* gets his own web page.  We've also received some lovely photo's from America of 6 month old Kissy *Kanibaru Caramel Kiss*
23 January 2005 NEW CHAMPION !!

Today Cuffy *Kanibaru Debonair Ego* finished his title with Best of Breed under Mrs D Hyde (SA).  We'll get a web page up for Cuffy shortly.

Also some good news from New Zealand as Keesha *Kanibaru Caramel TimTam* made her debut in Puppy Class yesterday and won Best of Breed and was pulled out for the Group at 6 months old.  Meanwhile back in Australia her sister Fudge *Kanibaru Caramel Fudge* was also Best of Breed  yesterday so they did a double.  But there's more as Keesha also took Best of Breed again today so she had an excellent weekend at the shows. 
22 January 2005 Updates to Chloe, Blade, Razer, Milo, Zeta and Fudge pages take a look under Basenjis for their individual pages.  The Guestbook is now working again after being out of action for sometime.
15 January 2005 NEW CHAMPION !!

Proudly announcing Asti will now be known as *Aust Ch Nonaym Asti Spumante*  Read all about it on her updated webpage and see her latest photo. 
13 January 2005 A new year and new updates coming to our website so keep checking back as we begin downloading new pages on interesting topics, updates to our Basenjis pages including health test results.  Today we've uploaded Khyber's page.  If you take a look you'll see the new 'at a glance profile' located at the top left side of his page.  We'll be updating all our Basenjis pages like this over the coming weeks. 

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