Another thing you need to consider, is this just going to be a show dog or are you thinking that you may some day breed her? The puppy that may be the best starter show dog may not be the best choice if you are thinking this may also become your foundation bitch.
Helpful Conformation Illustration
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For some light holiday reading, I'm trying to familiarize myself with the breed standard. I found this link helpful supplemental information. For instance, before looking at this I didnt' have a good concept of a "well let down" hock. Still a little clueless about pasterns….
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For a newbie to the breed, this page of info is very helpful indeed. I have always been someone who has had trouble assessing fronts. Ok with the rear end, just a complete blank with the fronts. Just recently, though, with the help of my dogs breeder, this has all started to fall into place :D. Now this page shows exactly what I was thinking about fronts, and reiterated what I was assuming the fronts were all about. Thank you so very much for posting this info, its very much appreciated :):):).
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You are very welcome! I'm glad they put up that page. Even though I've read throught the standard and some interpretations of it in books, it's hard to really get a working understanding of it by just doing that. I'm planning to ask my breeder many many questions as well.
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I just want to mention that the page was made by Vickie Perrine of Rugosa Basenjis; a very good friend of mine. Not only one of the most contientous breeders you will find, but a real asset to the Basenji world as well. As some of you know, she was in a nearly fatal car accident last year, and has cut back on her breeding plans until life becomes a little more 'normal'. Her contributions to helping families determine if Basenjis are the right dog for them are immeasurable. I just love her and her family, and I am so happy that you (the general you) are finding her labor of love helpful
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I can definitely tell by the detail and the amount information on her website that she is a great asset and resource to the breed. I hope her recovery is going well.
I'd also recommend her "new puppy page" for those getting a new puppy this year. http://www.geocities.com/RugosaB/NewPuppyPage.htm It's a great reminder for me of what puppy parenting is like. (it's been 12 years since I've had one.)
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Well from my point of view, I would be very grateful if , Quercus, you, could just let Vickie know that her very well documented visual explanation of the "standard", has been very much appreciated, by myself, and I would guess, by many other people as well. Thanks :):)
Now onto the New Puppy Page…
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Ok folks that page is great and I've used it a lot in judges education too - but that page only talks about the front - from the side view - there is a very important piece that many are missing with their basenjis - and that is the front 'fill'. Look at your B facing you - is the front hollow? is it very narrow (now if it's a puppy not too bad) Way too many B's out there have what we call 'Cathedral Fronts' meaning you could fit a church and steeple between their front legs - not visually appealing and not functional. Many times it comes with a 'front unit' set too far forward. Which again - is not functional for the breeds purpose and will impact the side gait and likely the coming at you movement in the down and back.
With too little fill - animal may toe in or cross over in the front and with to much fill - elbows will be out and you may see some paddling.
Just another tidbit for those looking for information
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Very interesting information here. My husband thinks I am a bit "obsessed," though…:eek:
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Arent' we all
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Ok folks that page is great and I've used it a lot in judges education too - but that page only talks about the front - from the side view - there is a very important piece that many are missing with their basenjis - and that is the front 'fill'. Look at your B facing you - is the front hollow? is it very narrow (now if it's a puppy not too bad) Way too many B's out there have what we call 'Cathedral Fronts' meaning you could fit a church and steeple between their front legs - not visually appealing and not functional. Many times it comes with a 'front unit' set too far forward. Which again - is not functional for the breeds purpose and will impact the side gait and likely the coming at you movement in the down and back.
With too little fill - animal may toe in or cross over in the front and with to much fill - elbows will be out and you may see some paddling.
Just another tidbit for those looking for information
Thanks for the info. So much to learn….:D Info like this would be great in a sticky. I haven't found it through reading, yet.
