@jordandwilly - Thanks for clearing that up.... 9-5 is just fine, IMO.... I work and have always had to leave mine when I was at work, never an issue. That said, we were able to set up the house that access to the backyard (with 10 to 12' privacy fences) with a doggy door and a dog room in the house for them, Locks on the gates so there is NO access for anyone. Dogs sleep 90% of the day so being at work doesn't bother them... never have mine even when I had a litter in the house (And have been in the breed as owner/breeder for 35+ years). You can hire a dog walker to take them out mid day..which is a good solution. and give them a mid day meal depending on their age. I do not and never have used free feeding, period. Especially if you have more that one... you never know what/who is eating what. And you can set up camera's on line to watch them from "afar".... LOL. Keep in mind people that many of us need to work and have day jobs. The most important thing is the time you need to spend with them when you are home. Example would be, if you have young children and you work... when you get home you are going to spend your time with your human children... NO dog would be happy if left out... they need their time also because they are a family member and need as much time as a human child. Again in my opinion
Passing of a Great Lady in the World of Basenjis and the BCOA
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Midge Greenlee pass during the night. Long time breeder (Serengeti Basenjis), mentor, friend…. Tireless worker for BCOA, President for many years among many of the Officers/Board positions she held over the years. She will be missed... God Speed Midge and hope that your Basenjis that have gone before you are there to greet you at the gates.
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I'm really sorry to hear this. I have just been reading about her, in researching Ava's pedigree, which has a Serengeti B. She sounded like a wonderful person and a true champion of the breed. I'm sure she will be greatly missed here… and welcomed with a symphony of baroos at the Bridge.
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Really sad when someone who has so much knowledge passes, hope she had many a mentor to pass on that knowledge. What a lovely thought to be reunited with our pets when we pass, what a reunion that would be.
Jolanda and Kaiser
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So sorry to hear of her passing. My first boy in 87 was from Serengetti.
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My first boy in 91 was sired by a Serengeti stud dog…. Ch Music City's Serengeti Jazz Man
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My first boy in 91 was sired by a Serengeti stud dog…. Ch Music City's Serengeti Jazz Man
Jazzman was Ava's GGGG-Grandfather, sire to Ch Serengeti Cool Jazz of Woz. A lot of us are probably related through Midge Greenlee's dogs, showing what an imprint she left on the breed.
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Sad news indeed.
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I was just thinking about her days ago and telling my husband that I needed to print out some pictures of Loki and Kaia to send to Midge to give her an update on Loki. I am very sad to hear of her passing. Loki is such a well behaved B and truly a great dog because of her. I will forever be grateful that she gave us our first little Basenji puppy.
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Ch Music City's Serengeti Jazz Man was my boys grand sire:) so I guess our dogs would have been cousins, Trog is my boys great grand pup so that would make him a cousin several times removed. All my other dogs also track back to her thru Meisterhaus.
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It has been posted the Midge's family is having a private - family service only. If people would like to commemorate Midge's life, please consider donationg to the endowment Fund in her name. This fund was especially dear to Midge. (permission to cross post from Wanda Pooley)
Karla Schreiber then post this:
Just to add to Wanda's note - Basenji Health Endowment donations can be made by check, mailed to the BHE Treasurer - Laura Mae Hesse, at her address in the BCOA Roster. Also, donations can be made on-line through Network For Good, at: https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.aspx?ORGID2=363814602 . The Network for Good link has a spot that lets you add an "in memorium" if you wish. -
So sad to lose such a champion of our breed. I remember seeing and petting JazzMan at a local dog show many years ago, he was stunning and obviously made an impression on me.
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very sad to hear of Midge passing. I happen to look on the BCOA facebook page and there are friends and Basenji family members grieving, but having known of such a passionate women for the Basenji breed must have made large impressions on many hearts!
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Here are photos of three Serengeti dogs – Ch Serengeti Scarlet Sage, Ch Serengeti Cool Jazz of Woz and Ch Music City Serengeti Jazzman-- whose legacy lives on in quite a few dogs on this forum.
