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  • khanisK

    Just dropped in to say hello to all.

    Hi Sharon, Bryan, et all… and of course our wonderful Admin.. cute pic!

    For those that don't know me, I am Kathy Britton, the 2nd generation of Khani's Basenjis (Mom is the first gen, EMily is the 3rd gen).
    We are in Portland, Oregon and travel for dog shows and lure trials throughout the pacific NW as well as occasional trips elsewhere.
    I have my first real judging assignment in Indiant coming up this month.. so now I am adding judigng to my plethora of dog activities...
    so much for my spare weekends!

    Well, have to get to packing for the Evergreen specialty weekend..

    Kathy

    Kathy Britton

    Khani's Basenjis

    Portland, Oregon

    ….."You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me!"

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  • AlexA

    Hi Kathy! Welcome to Basenji Forums!

    If you have any photos of your Basenji(s) It would be great if you can post them in the Show Off Your Dog thread. Please also browse through the introductions of other new members and say hi to them.

    You are more than welcome to contribuite useful Basenji related content/stories/advice to other topics on Basenji Forums.

    Let us know if you need help posting your photos or have any other questions about getting around these forums.

    Basenji Forums Staff

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  • J

    Hey Kathy
    Laurie and I are still wondering where you plan to sleep.

    Tent Trailier?

    You just know, we need to keep these new Judges in our good graces. :)

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