Heya @Roux & Michelle!
Many thanks! I believe it was a Leica, but I am uncertain of the model or settings used as it wasn’t taken by me personally.
Cheers!

@rachael Did you sign a contract with your male's breeder? Technically at the time of purchase, you should have signed 2 copies of the contract and/or a separate document explaining the endorsement. The KC would require that information in order to look into your situation.

Cheers, @eeeefarm!
The wee wilding is a fierce pouncer.

@rachael Well, if your breeder didn't follow the proper protocol of giving you a copy of the signed agreement and document explaining the endorsement stipulation at the time of purchase, then technically you could challenge it with the KC. You certainly could make your case with them. Whilst the thought of any KC lifting breeder endorsements makes me slightly uneasy, I do hear & understand your fear that these puppies wouldn't have that safety net of registration. Have you mentioned having already medically screened your male basenji to his breeder? Perhaps that could be helpful in persuading him to lift the endorsement. I would certainly reach out in a follow up with the breeder to try and resolve the unfortunate situation. This "mismate" is a misstep, and I would hope the puppies wouldn’t in any way suffer because of it. I agree with @elbrant Post the coming details here. I'm glad to know you won't post them on the free placement sites. Those can be terribly dodgy. Please keep the community here abreast of your situation as potential puppy parents will see this post, and you could help a future someone out who might have this exact issue.
I hope I've been a bit of help.

Many thanks, @Kembe!

@rachael Congratulations! Happy to know all is going well. What a beautiful early christmas gift. x

@elbrant

@Kembe I like to shoot for pleasure rn. Thanks for the compliment. It's hard to produce a bad photograph with such a lovely muse....

@elbrant She was like lightning! ️

Éilis - 2023 September
350m Basenji Race / First Place Winner

@elbrant Freshly cooked pumpkin added to meals or as a snack can be quite helpful for both loose stool or constipation. Raw bone meats are also very helpful such as chicken necks, duck necks, chicken feet, etc. Pureed raw pumpkin seeds are helpful for parasites and rich in manganese and zinc.
Sometimes the wiggle/bum slide could be an indication of worms. Generally, worms are present in stool and/or around the anus. However, not always. Do you notice if she eats cat poop or any other unhygienic matter? If you believe there is something more serious I'd always suggest checking in with your veterinarian. You could also try a pet/baby wipe in that area. Perhaps she has a wee itch or wants to clear off any debris. Just some thoughts... best

@rachael Congratulations! Happy to know all is going well. What a beautiful early christmas gift. x

@Micah @rachael
A quick google search would provide this nuanced answer:
"Any endorsement may be lifted only with the permission in writing of the endorser or of a person with due authority from the endorser (in the event the endorser cannot give permission due to death or incapacity) or by resolution of the Kennel Club Board."

This is a resource for inquiring about making your request to the KC:
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/forms/application-to-lift-or-place-an-endorsement/

@rachael Again, I would continue an honest dialogue with your male's breeder, and see if you can come to a resolution together. At least try to reach out once more as you never know. Perhaps agreeing to contractually neuter your male to ensure a mis-step will never occur again could help this outcome.
These endorsements are in place for so many important reasons to protect the breed; not least to safeguard from unplanned puppies or BYB.
I'm hoping for the best outcome for these puppies.
And of course, do keep the forum abreast of the situation, and the details of the forthcoming litter. I'm sure you can find great placements on this forum.
Wishing you the best!

@rachael Well, if your breeder didn't follow the proper protocol of giving you a copy of the signed agreement and document explaining the endorsement stipulation at the time of purchase, then technically you could challenge it with the KC. You certainly could make your case with them. Whilst the thought of any KC lifting breeder endorsements makes me slightly uneasy, I do hear & understand your fear that these puppies wouldn't have that safety net of registration. Have you mentioned having already medically screened your male basenji to his breeder? Perhaps that could be helpful in persuading him to lift the endorsement. I would certainly reach out in a follow up with the breeder to try and resolve the unfortunate situation. This "mismate" is a misstep, and I would hope the puppies wouldn’t in any way suffer because of it. I agree with @elbrant Post the coming details here. I'm glad to know you won't post them on the free placement sites. Those can be terribly dodgy. Please keep the community here abreast of your situation as potential puppy parents will see this post, and you could help a future someone out who might have this exact issue.
I hope I've been a bit of help.

@elbrant

@Kembe I like to shoot for pleasure rn. Thanks for the compliment. It's hard to produce a bad photograph with such a lovely muse....

@rachael Did you sign a contract with your male's breeder? Technically at the time of purchase, you should have signed 2 copies of the contract and/or a separate document explaining the endorsement. The KC would require that information in order to look into your situation.