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  • krunzerK

    My husband thought this was hilarious. Schouiffy we should get our dogs together to practice!!!

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    I saw that years ago, tried to find out who they were, but the one I had was the color one. If you find out, let me know! There is another one with just 4 basenji but it was on my old computer and I didn't transfer it (accidentally).

    FYI the image shack photo says:
    qui a eu cette id?e stupide de changer des basenjis en chiens polaires…je trouve que cela manque de respect et de connaissance de la race
    French - detected to English translation
    who had this stupid idea to change huskies for Basenjis ... I find this lack of respect and knowledge of the breed

    Debra

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  • BasenjimammaB

    I think this is awesome…regardless of what the french guy said (wrote.)..;)

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • J

    I love this picture and all the possibilities that it represents for our breed. It circulates on chat lists from time to time.
    If my memory is any good, the owner / musher is Annie Davis, kennel name : "Here Comes Basenjis." Am/Can Ch.Marabasi's Belle of the Ball is the lead dog.
    Annie lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Last December (2010), her mobile home burned to the ground. At that time she was not doing well physically and still had four Basenjis. That is the last news I can remember.

    Jo

    At home in the heart of the Congo.

    http://lukurubasenjiconservateurs.com/home

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  • VoodooV

    Thanks JoT! Going to see if I can find more with those names!

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  • eeeefarmE

    I joined after lurking for awhile just to give you guys this link!

    http://www.facebook.com/media/set/comments/?set=a.241087942270.145554.93138482270

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    Oh wow! I am so happy to learn it is a real, not doctored picture but sad about the owner. :(

    Debra

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  • BasenjimammaB

    Yes, I agree..so glad to hear this is a true confimation of how diverse our breed truly is. :)

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • P

    I've often thought that Basenjis would make good sled dogs - as long as any of them didn't spot a rabbit. I have seen this picture lots and often wondered who they were. Thanks for the info, Jo. I do hope that Annie Davis has now recovered

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  • SchouiffyS

    Thanks JoT and eeeefarm, I read all the messages on Facebook - and they confirm with JoT. Such a cool idea! =)

    Lauren - Lycia's Mum

    Wellington, New Zealand

    _

    I know they say dogs don't understand spite… but I swear Basenjis do._

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  • VoodooV

    Great info! Found a few others who do some mushing with Basenji's also. One who uses a cart and 2 who do ski-joring.
    I'm moving to Lapland (Swedish part) next month, so will check it out myself then. Going to work with sleddogs, so will try to let Voodoo run in a team and do some ski-joring with him. Think he gonna like that! :D

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    Was looking for the picture and came upon this sad news about Annie Davis:

    http://basenjirescue.blogspot.com/2012/01/four-basenjis.html

    Debra

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  • BarklessdogB

    That's very sad news indeed. Basenjis and cold just do not mix.

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  • G

    You know, I'm surprised that I didn't get in on this thread from the very start, I know that picture very well, I may well be one of the people responsible for it being "out there". It's funny, the blog mentions that the picture is from the '70's… nope sorry, 1993 I'd say. The little tri female running in right wheel position (with her head down) was from my first (and only) Basenji litter. She was born June 22,1992. The names of all the dogs are written on the back of the picture but I don't know where it is. I've got 3 views of that Basenji sled team but the one you usually see is the best.

    Sad news about Annie though, she was quite the person. First time I saw her was at the Canadian National in '91, she was gaiting (storming) around the ring and I remember thinking, "this woman is serious, don't get in her way". She used to do competitive weight pulling with her Basenjis too.
    -Joanne

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