These puppies are absolutely fascinating. I especially love the distinct coloring of the non-red ones. Is the color officially known as 'wheat', then? Congrats to you Sharron – I'd feel like I had won some kind of lottery!
I'm also really struck by the pictures of the street dogs from the Dibu Kennel's Cameroon trip. I'm always curious about the cultural reception of and the conditions under which 'indigenous' dogs live -- whether Taiwanese mountain dogs (Formosans or 'tugou', as they've been called) or any other semi-feral local varieties. Humans and dogs have been living together for such a long time. The way that these relationships change and expand and cross international borders is something I like to explore on a diversionary, but frequent basis.
Heee, yes, in my non official standing the color is wheat… Its just that she is so wonderful to me...they started calling her Weed, because they thought they were naming her "officially" jewel of the forest or something like that.
But the guide cracked up when they told him the name..he said, no not forest, that is the word for POT!. So, of course, she became weed. But being a non smoker..laugh, she will have to be Wheat!
I will see if Lou can help me get a photo sent in.
Oh Sharron, I am so happy for you! I can't think of a better home for "Wheat" to eventually be in. Obviously those who went to Africa have great confidence in you. It will be exciting to hear about all of the goings on with you having Wheat and breeding her. How exciting it will be for you to be directly involved in new blood to the North American basenji. Once again, huge congratulations!
I do have to tell you, I am not a " breeder". If this girl isn't approved by BCOA, she will just be a fixed village dog who looks like a basenji.
Sigh. This having an intact girl will be something new for our family. I will remember all I have read re seasons and such.
She might be one of these dogs who can add to the gene pool..or not. Time will tell.
I just have to say, I fell in love with her. Whatever happens from here will be an adventure, but she will sure have a good home here.
Sharron, can you post a picture of her? I DO hope BCOA approves her.
Re being close to standard. I can't tell. They are just puppies now, and even some show breeders who saw 2 of them this weekend was honest enough to take a wait and see position.
Really, these 5 are just puppies. It will be interesting to see how they grow.
Even if they are accepted into BCOA, who knows who will want to use them for breeding.
I don't know if any of the other dogs who were approved were used..does anyone?
Anyway, its an exciting time.
My husband is crabby tonight..I am sure NONE of you ever have that, and I ask him to help me and he "declined" *I won't use the words he used…but you get the idea.
If he won't help tomorrow evening, I will ask Pat or Lisa to help. They have been kind enough in the past.
At least you will be able to see one of the red b's *for lack of a better term" and Wheats coloration.
Off to bed guys.
Have a great evening.
Re being close to standard. I can't tell. They are just puppies now, and even some show breeders who saw 2 of them this weekend was honest enough to take a wait and see position.
Really, these 5 are just puppies. It will be interesting to see how they grow.
Even if they are accepted into BCOA, who knows who will want to use them for breeding.
I don't know if any of the other dogs who were approved were used..does anyone?
Anyway, its an exciting time.
Yes, some of them have been bred and some before they were accepted into the stud book. There is some info here, it tells you if they had any litters around the time the applications were still out.
http://www.basenji.org/NativeStock/Applicants/List.htm
I'm definitely not aware of every litter that was bred this past year like some people here, but I know Kumba was bred this past fall at least twice. Kita was bred previously back in 2008, and will be in the fall of 2010 (Nicole on the forum is planning to get a puppy out of that litter). Other than that, I haven't looked much into it.
Sharron - how very exciting, do please let's us have lots of information on the puppy plus pictures. I did ask James about the colouring and the longer hair on some. He did think that they would have a lighter coat as adults.
I do hope that they will be accepted so that you can breed. It would be very exciting to see that generation.
Congratulations
I am posting this on behalf of Sharron. Her pup is in the middle.
Sharron, congratulations.
Wheat looks a lovely Pup, seems from the pic that they quickly get used to home comforts 
she is adorable…
Very cute Sharron…. it will be interesting to see her coat color after a few months of good food and when she blows that puppy coat.
Wheat looks adorable and they all look like they are easily leaving behind their lives in Africa and adapting to 'creature comforts'.
Only the red girl on the lower left, and Wheat are African. The other 2 are Lisa's show dogs.
I have to tell you, I am selfish, I hope Wheat is just a village basenji, and she can stay with me fixed.
Re BCOA and breeding her.
If BCOA approves her, then it won't be my decision to breed. I will just have physical control of Wheat.
The folks who brought her back, all BCOA members, long time breeders with knowledge of structure, temperment and health, will decide if and when and to whom she will be bred, if ever.
I don't have the knowlege to be a breeder. Also, I know that if she does have a litter and something happens I will be compelled to take back the pup.
Its just more knowlege than I have and more responsibility than I want.
I just fell in love with this cute girl…
We will see what the future brings for her.
THANK you So much Lisa for posting her for me.
Hugs to you all.
