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T.K. & Twist ~
TK's an AKC Dual Champion
and a very silly stripey boy who
loves to wave his paws! His
daughter Twist is a multiple Best
in Field and Specialty BIF lure
courser!
TK's an AKC Dual Champion
and a very silly stripey boy who
loves to wave his paws! His
daughter Twist is a multiple Best
in Field and Specialty BIF lure
courser!
How It All Began...
Pippi (mSBOS DC Khani's Achtung Baby SC AOM) came to us in 2004 and was
truly a spoiled princess; from surveying her kingdom from her hilltop perch, to
relaxing in a recliner, she stole our hearts and was a wonderful ambassador for
the basenji breed. We were told from the start that basenjis are like potato
chips... you can't have just one! It was very true - and along came T.K. (DC Devils
Peak TW Call of Duty SC).
truly a spoiled princess; from surveying her kingdom from her hilltop perch, to
relaxing in a recliner, she stole our hearts and was a wonderful ambassador for
the basenji breed. We were told from the start that basenjis are like potato
chips... you can't have just one! It was very true - and along came T.K. (DC Devils
Peak TW Call of Duty SC).
What is a Basenji?
Most make yodeling or "baroo" noises and can scream like a baby should they not
Basenjis are better known as the barkless dog of Africa but are far from silent! like
something, such as being locked in their crate. "Bantu", meaning "native to the
bush", is also thought to mean "basenji" in some African dialects where natives
still hunt with their dogs today. The basenji is an athletic, intelligent dog that is very
cat-like. It is a member of the sight hound group and has a very high prey drive and
desire to run and chase. Looking for an easily trained dog that hangs on your every
command and can run off leash at the park? The basenji might not be the dog for
you! The basenji can be aloof with strangers and stubborn at times, but they
are loyal companions to the patient owner.
Most make yodeling or "baroo" noises and can scream like a baby should they not
Basenjis are better known as the barkless dog of Africa but are far from silent! like
something, such as being locked in their crate. "Bantu", meaning "native to the
bush", is also thought to mean "basenji" in some African dialects where natives
still hunt with their dogs today. The basenji is an athletic, intelligent dog that is very
cat-like. It is a member of the sight hound group and has a very high prey drive and
desire to run and chase. Looking for an easily trained dog that hangs on your every
command and can run off leash at the park? The basenji might not be the dog for
you! The basenji can be aloof with strangers and stubborn at times, but they
are loyal companions to the patient owner.
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Petra ~
Such a pretty face!
Such a pretty face!
Welcome to Bantu Basenjis & Ridgebacks!
 | Our basenjis are all Owner/Handled |
| Petra has taken a liking to Agility and may | |
Informative Links:
Basenji Rescue
Basenji Health Information
Choosing a Breeder
Is a Basenji Right for Me?
Ridgeback Rescue
Basenji Rescue
Basenji Health Information
Choosing a Breeder
Is a Basenji Right for Me?
Ridgeback Rescue
In 2006 T.K. sired a litter at Tazamisha Basenjis - which brought us Twist, a red
basenji girl (mBIF SBIF FC Tazamisha Shasta Tiki Twist SC). Twist has her
daddy's silly attitude, spunk and desire to run! Twisty is major pointed but hasn't
had as much success in the show ring, so she sticks to lure coursing.
basenji girl (mBIF SBIF FC Tazamisha Shasta Tiki Twist SC). Twist has her
daddy's silly attitude, spunk and desire to run! Twisty is major pointed but hasn't
had as much success in the show ring, so she sticks to lure coursing.
T.K. and Pippi became fast friends and enjoyed running the Basenji 500
throughout the house and yard. We lost Pippi to Fanconi Syndrome in December
2009, and T.K. spends more time nowadays as a couch potato, but may hit
occasional shows as a Veteran to work towards his AKC Grand Championship.
throughout the house and yard. We lost Pippi to Fanconi Syndrome in December
2009, and T.K. spends more time nowadays as a couch potato, but may hit
occasional shows as a Veteran to work towards his AKC Grand Championship.
Petra was
awarded Best In
Specialty Show
at the Basenji
Club of Southern
Wisconsin
specialty on
Sept. 20, 2011.
Thank you to
judge Michael
Dougherty for
this nice win.
awarded Best In
Specialty Show
at the Basenji
Club of Southern
Wisconsin
specialty on
Sept. 20, 2011.
Thank you to
judge Michael
Dougherty for
this nice win.
Then in 2008 came Petra... can you say "oops"?
Clearly doG (and Pippi and TK!) had other plans for
us! This funny girl keeps us on our toes, and easily
earned her AKC Grand Championship and multiple
Best In Specialty Show awards. Petra also recently
earned her field title, making her a Dual Champion!
This girl definitely causes heads to turn!
Clearly doG (and Pippi and TK!) had other plans for
us! This funny girl keeps us on our toes, and easily
earned her AKC Grand Championship and multiple
Best In Specialty Show awards. Petra also recently
earned her field title, making her a Dual Champion!
This girl definitely causes heads to turn!
Photo courtesy of George Woodard
Photo courtesy of George Woodard
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