I took this picture yesterday of our Grande Dame … Paya. She is now 4 years old. She whelped a fabulous litter in October 2010; her first and our first. We are so proud of her. She was / is an exceptional mother. She also rules our entire pack.
Everytime I look at her, I see the Congo in her soul. She takes my breath away. I love her with every cell of my being.

Lovely photo! Love the expression!

She is beautiful! Both inside and out

She is lovely as ever Jo!

Nice pic, sha has very expressive head.

Wow, what a wonderful face! Any chance of pics of her puppies? Please share!

She is lovely..I adore how you stated "Everytime I look at her, I see the Congo in her soul. She takes my breath away. I love her with every cell of my being."
Beautiful description of a lovely girl…

Beautiful picture - I can see why you love her, and refer to the Congo in her soul - her gaze is intent and distant at the same time - she radiates intelligence and the elegance of the Basenji.

Very dignified, as befits a grande dame

Katy

Paya is exceptional looking. I can see why you are so proud of her.

Yes, Jo, puppy photos please!

Beautiful, beautiful Paya - I can see that like me, she is dreaming of Africa !!

Puppy pictures just updated at : http://lukurubasenjiconservateurs.com/lukuru_puppies

Too cute…I love their wrinkled faces..adorable.

First picture, middle, pup on right. It would be a sacrifice, but if you really needed me to, I'd take that one. OMG what cuties.

@DebraDownSouth:

First picture, middle, pup on right. It would be a sacrifice, but if you really needed me to, I'd take that one. OMG what cuties.

The pup on the right is Libby - Jo's Keeper.

LOL where did she list their names? I didn't see that. OOPS. Okay, um.. you could share

they are soooooo wrinkly and adorable!!!!!

Such wonderful wrinkly faces!!! So cute:)

Dr Jo and Therese, I have always been a big fan of you both, but with this litter…well, you both now ROCK!!!
I can't wait to see how these pups grow!