Curly Tail

Just got home from Quarantine as I have a dog currently in jail.Anyhow talking to the girls and as far as they are aware the 10 day announcement / change is coming in January. I was told by AQIS staff face to face back in October that originally they thought November / December but they believe now January. Their advise to me was keep checking the web site as it will be updated there before they are even given official notice.

The weight pull on the Oztrail roof of the weight from the Altegra sides I would think would cause a huge strain on the seams on the roof & Frame that it wouldn't take too long for it to cause some damage. I own both types of Gazebo and I wouldn't do it. The Altegra frame is built to last and to take the weight of the roof and the sides, the Oztrail in comparison is only built to take the light weight sides they offer. Don Day sells some really good walls for the Oztrail, much thicker than normal but nowhere near the weight of the Altegra I would have a look at those ones.

Just spoke with a friend who was out there today and she said it was good. With the sun and wind today and forecast for tomorrow she thinks it will be fine.

A basenji is not for someone with limited dog experience and especially for someone who's kids are not used to having a dog in the house. There are exceptions, but generally I would never suggest a basenji for someone like this. Kids who have never had a dog before more than likely will want a dog that will be playful with them, and obedient.

No truer words can be said. I leased a bitch back from someone that I had a passing association with ( I bred the bitch that was leased ) and it turned into a less than happy situation for both of us.

Thanks for the Heads Up. Hubby picked one up from Penrith for me on his way home tonight. I just love it when you get a bargain like this.

Thank you so much for going to all this trouble for everyone. You really went well beyond the call of duty.

I have used this company before, and I will be using them again later this year. The breeder in Belgium did all the leg work, but he said they were great to deal with. Full price to ship a 9kg basenji to Australia was $ 1200 and will be the same again later this year. VKC Live Animal Logistics. They are also organising flights from the USA for me for later in the year, for thousands less than what the Australian companies want.

The Spring Fair is moving next year to the Dalwood weekend.

Another IOD convert, but only on the Saluki's. The basenjis still use Animal House.

Yep I paid him for a sitting at Bathurst 2 or 3 years ago, that I am still waiting to get or see the proofs. That reminds me.. are you coming to Bathurst this weekend ? I have a Whippet that I have been unable to get a good pic of. It's a ten man operation and I still can't get one Nuh, I have the Hound Club and Sighthound show at Castle Hill. um um um just trying to think when I am coming out again. Are you coming down for the Spring fair , we could try then ?

Yep I paid him for a sitting at Bathurst 2 or 3 years ago, that I am still waiting to get or see the proofs.

My boy arrived from Belgium in October 2009 after the Q'tine price increase. Airfare for 8kg Basenji was Aust $ 1300.00 Q'tine for 30 days was around Aust $ 1400.00 Vet costs before leaving were approx Aust $ 600.00 John and I sent the mother of this litter over to Belgium so we could have a puppy back, so we didnt have the expense of paying for Hakim. But I believe show puppy prices in Europe are at least double what we would expect to sell our puppies for here. Well at least in my breed they are.

Hi corvus, yep it was me. You are more than welcome to come over anytime to get a basenji fix until you get one of your own. My guys love having visitors over, its when they pretend to be extra loving and obedient and non typical basenji.

Basenjis can jump very high, my mothers could easily clear a 6 foot fence without trying. Luckily the ones I have now have no idea how to jump or climb. A girl I bred has recently started doing agility and is doing exceptionally well at it, but you have to have the right basenji to start with. I find with basenjis that your success rate in training all depends on how food motivated the dog is. Mia the girl I mentioned above will die with a biscuit in her mouth, she will do anything for food. Davina Hopkins in WA has had success in training her basenjis and so has Moira Wilson also in WA, I think the rest of us really dont have the patience to give it a try. The most important thing to remember when training a basenji is to do it in small bursts. They become bored very easily, and repetition drives them insane ( they have better things to do with their time ) Davina that I mentioned above can be found on the breeders pages here, maybe contact her and see if she can offer you any advice.

Polarpeak is right. Basenjis are a very ancient breed, in fact one of the oldest breeds on record, so we can only assume it has something to do with their original parentage as to why they only come in once a year. Male basenjis also come into season at the same time as the girls. Believe me, if you own a male and a couple of females, living with basenjis in season time can be a nightmare. Many of us have to use ACP's to keep the males calm, and sadly its this time of year that many basenjis escape from their yard and have untimely deaths on the road. Even if the male basenji doesnt have an entire bitch living with him, he still knows when its season time. The weather does play a part in a basenjis season, but I really cant say just how much. This year for example we had many bitches come in late, not have full season etc. We have also had many bitches miss this year as well. We all agree that the warmer than usual weather and lack of rain, is playing a part here.

I have a few size 8 - 10 suits that I no longer wear as I am also showing tri colours these days and the colours of the suits clash with the dogs. I will post some pictures when I get a spare 5 minutes to take some.