Tag : Basenji

Parker — needs only one more…

Parker is doing great! He only needs one more major and he is a champion.  The trick is to find a show where there is a major! He loves to show - the people, the attention, the extra treats.   He is learning to work well with Carolyn Boutchyard, his handler.  Watch for Parker in the ring! [caption id="attachment_876" align="alignleft" width="300"] Parker -winning his first major at a supported entry show, Carol

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Parker and Walker – learning the ropes and earning points

Parker and Walker (siblings) have been busy in the show ring.  They have spent many hours practicing how to walk on a loose lead, standing pretty and looking regal.  To date - Parker has 7 points toward his championship, and Walker has 2.  They have a sibling rivalry going on -- Walker was Best of Winners over her brother once, and he just went Best of Winners over her.  She turns heads being super cute and on th

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Anxiously waiting…..

I have been quiet on my blog... but we have been busy!  Maddie is going to her new forever home this weekend.  And then just wait till July - I expect many reports about my puppies in the ring - winning, playing, making a fool out of me, giving kisses to the judges, playing at shows...  In fact, the group are headed to a show in May to see all the dogs, get microchipped, and see what this "dog show" thing is all a

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Jazz – Best of Opposite again

Jazz did it again - on January 27, 2013,  she earned 4 more points, with competition, toward her Grand Championship. Carolyn Boutchyard guided Jazz to another Best of Opposite with tough competition. This leaves Jazz ONE MORE POINT to earn to become a Grand Champion!

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PUPPIES!!!!

We will be having puppies this year!  Check out our Puppies page (http://marjanibasenji.com/puppies/)  for more information about who is being bred to whom.  It is going to be an exciting New Year!

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Bob – He’s no slacker!

Jazz, Bob and Tommy competed in a UKC conformation event this past weekend.  Bob and Jazz were in four shows, and Tommy was in two.  They went head to head, competing to see who was the best Basenji champion.  Bob is proud to announce that he walked away with THREE Champion wins - showing his Dad (Tommy) that he's no slacker!  What made the event even more fun is that three Scherzingers were in the ring - Rich ha

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Jazz – doing what she does best

I am delighted to announce that Jazz (UKC CH Marjani Notaviva) was Reserve Best In Show on May 12, 2012!   She did this not once, but TWICE in the same day.  She was standing proudly, and looking her best - I am so proud of the effort she was making. Now she is officially mRBIS UKC CH Marjani Notaviva.  Now to go for the BIS title!

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UKC Champions!

Father and son, Tommy and Bob... on the same day, they both earned their UKC Championship! Tommy is AKC GCh/UKC Ch Khani's Katoomba, JC and Bob is AKC Ch/UKC Ch Marjani The Price is Right

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Introducing: UKC CH Marjani Notaviva

It was a great weekend for the Marjani basenjis and miniature dachshund.  Jazz completed her UKC championship title, Bob and Tommy are close to completing theirs, and Gloria was Group 1 in the scenthound group at each of the 4 shows - Anna and Isaiah took turns showing her to this placement.   Anna and Isaiah also showed in Junior Showmanship and did a fabulous job!

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UKC – for the first time

For the first time, I went and showed at a UKC conformation event. Gloria went Best of Breed and Group1 (Scenthound) at both shows. And Tommy went Best of Breed and took a Group 1 at one show. Gloria made people laugh when she rolled over in the ring, asking for a belly rub. It was a good day!

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