As the american kennel club parent club for the breed, our members are afforded a direct impact on the sport of pure bred dogs in the united states through their participation in the focus, process, and policies that the club uses in carrying out its various. This list supersedes the one previously published in jan 2019. Letter on akc allowing opening of stud book to new. Founded in 1929, the assa consists of 840 members and over 69 member breed clubs throughout the country. The american kennel club akc finally agreed to open their permanently closed stud books for the basenji club of america bcoa to add additional stock for breeding purposes. A listing of dogs that have sired or whelped a litter for the first time that has been registered with the akc. Illustrated standard the basenji club of america yumpu. The basenji, one of the oldest of the spitzlike domesticated dogs, was known as long ago as the dynastic period of egypt. In the late 1980s, several bcoa members traveled to africa and returned with basenjis from zaire to serve as additional foundation stock. Please contact a club member for more information on basenjis. American kennel club opens basenji stud book american. The borzoi club of america is the akc parent club for borzoi and serves as the borzoi breed guardian. There is an online news article about opening the studbook at the akc website entitled american kennel club opens basenji stud book monday, august 18.
This initial move to explore the possibility of adding new imported dogs from. The american kennel club agreed to open the basenji stud book in 1990, allowing the registration of native dogs imported from zaire now the democratic republic of the congo in 1987 and 1988. The basenji, africas barkless dog, is a compact, sweetfaced hunter of. In my search i met bev bland an easygoing, but nononsense breeder who had. The stud book was reopened again to selected imported dogs from january 1, 2009 to december 31, 20. Stud book dog definition,meaning online encyclopedia. Some basenjis are prone to an inheritable kidney disorder called fanconi syndrome basenji.
The full story is told here in a paper from the july 2007 bulletin of the basenji club of america. The argument to open the stud book was given in a presentation by the basenji club of america. Basenji information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. This is the official site for finding out if a dog has been tested for hip dysplasia, eye problems, fanconi syndrome, etc. Basenji club of america official akc parent club home. As members of the willamette valley basenji club and the basenji club of america, we have a personal lifetime concern for each dog we breed or own. Akc announced today that, at the request of the basenji club of america bcoa, it will open the basenji stud book to dogs from countries with no akc accepted registry.
But do dog breeders ever stop to consider how this admonition applies to them. Most of the major kennel clubs in the englishspeaking world place the breed. Your source for what is happening at the basenji club of america national specialty. The stud book was reopened again to selected imported dogs from 1 january 2009 to 31 december 20. Basenji club of america petition to open the akc studbook to native stock basenjis. Jul 18, 2017 the breed was officially accepted into the akc in 1943. The board of directors of the american kennel club, at its recent meeting, acted favorably upon the above request. Akc announced today that, at the request of the basenji club of america bcoa, it will open the basenji stud book to dogs from countries with. The basenji club of america african stock project new imports admitted to akc stud book collecting and using pedigree data to minimize genetic disease canine phenome project general information, lists, and clubs the basenji magazine basenji club of america midatlantic basenji club akc basenji standard the american kennel club. The newest african imports basenji club of america. Basenji club of america petition to open the akc studbook to native stock basenjis 5 may 2008 3 comprehensive screening of the african stock registered in 1990 resulting in a high quantity of positive health findings and the addition of much needed gene diversity. The american stud book the american stud book is the registry maintained by the jockey club for all thoroughbreds foaled in the united states, puerto rico and canada and for all thoroughbreds imported into the united states, puerto rico and canada from countries that have a stud book approved by the. Again, in2008, bcoa received permissionto reopen the akc studbook toallow the bcoa to.
African stock project, compiled by susan coe and sponsored by the basenji club of america. Basenji club of america health statement as a collective whole, the basenji is a very healthy breed. In recent years, dna testing has identified the basenji as an early example of canine development. In 1908 they declared as one of their official purposes generally to do everything to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running, and maintenance of the purity of thoroughbred dogs. The best way to ensure a long and happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase from a responsible breeder. Petition to open the akc studbook to native stock basenjis.
When searching basenji in 2007,the basenji club of america, the american kennel club, and some other wonderful organizations have top billing, and rightfully so, but they are followed by commercial puppy finder sites which dominate the remaining search engine listings. Basenji club of america official akc parent club posts. A suggestion to the board of directors of the basenji club of america sent me into hibernation for a couple of months. Since work and curbys initial trip to africa in 1987 when they returned with seven puppies, the american kennel club basenji stud book has been reopened twice in 1990 to accommodate the 1987 and 1988 imports and again in 2009 through dec. I was looking for a healthy stud dog and had thought of looking at the full african avongara imports. Besides the spdbs, the akc registers dogs recognized by the field dog stud book which is used by all sporting breeds except irish setters, the international foxhunters stud book, the masters of foxhounds association, the national beagle club of america, and the national greyhound association. The second function is to offer a place where basenji fanciers from across the country, and indeed across the world can be updated on what the basenji club of america is up to in its endeavors to assist the breed and its fanciers. More can be learned about the fanconi syndrome protocol, the dna test and about pra at the basenji club of america website. Letter on akc allowing opening of stud book to new foundation stock. The basenji is a generally healthy breed with only a few signficant hereditary diseases of concern. Bcoa puts in place a procedure for evaluation of potential new foundation stock. The stud book was reopened once again on january 1, 2009 to allow the entry of selected imported dogs. In 1990, the akc stud book was reopened to several new imports at the request of the basenji club of america.
While the akc does not endorse or recommend specific breeders, we do offer. Sep 28, 2017 the basenji is a breed of hunting dog. When you find the article helpful, feel free to share it with your friends or colleagues. In 1990, the akc stud book was reopened to allow 14 of these new imports at the request of the basenji club of america. Even in north america a breeders selection of potential mates may be limited. The following listing is the confirmed stud book bands for 2020. This statement by the akc parent club provides an overview of the heriditary conditions that you should be aware of and ask about when getting a basenji.
The basenji club of great britain was formed on 09. This invaluable looseleafed book was first published in september 1998 and is a ongoing project. The basenji out of africa to you, by susan coe akc basenji video produced by the akc and can be ordered from their website. Olivia burn with daughter jennifer photo the complete basenji by elspet ford basenjis bongo and bokoto of the blean basenjis exhibited at cruft show 1937. The title character of the 1954 novel goodbye, my lady, by james h. The saluki club of america is the american kennel club parent club for the saluki in the us and is an association of almost 200 fanciers. The purpose of an association of zoos and aquariums aza regional studbook is to document the pedigree and entire demographic history of each animal within a managed population among aza member institutions, azaaccredited institutions, conservation.
While there are two significant diseasesprogressive retinal atrophy pra and fanconi syndromethat have plagued the breed, careful, wise, responsible, and conscientious breeding, along with recent genetic testing, has pointedly. Additional information on the procedures organized by the native. Most of the major kennel clubs in the englishspeaking world place the breed in the hound gr oupamore specifically, in the sighthound type. A classic tale of kennel club defect modern african basenjis after a hunt. American shetland sheepdog association american shetland. The american kennel club akc finally agreed to open their permanently closed stud books for the basenji club of america bcoa to add additional stock for. Please note that challenge certificates, reserve challenge certificates and junior warrants qualify in. Timing is everything and chance of lifetime for this longtime. The goal of this website is to offer information about basenjis for the general public. Hall of education at the national western stock show complex across i70 from the coliseum this is an opportunity for the public to meet basenjis and learn about our little characters. Information about basenjis breeders directory club history membership officials welfare. The basenji club of america african stock project new imports admitted to akc stud book collecting and using pedigree data to minimize genetic disease. A basenji with fanconi syndrome usually begins to diplay symptoms after reaching the age of four. American kennel club akc to open the basenji registry of the akc studbook.
With this information, a person can use stud book volumes to trace a dogs lineage and to produce pedigrees. Basenji comprehensive owners guide cunliffe, juliette on. Judging breed standard guide for judges judging list criteria judging list. For example, when basenji s began to present with jawdropping rates of hemolytic anemia in the 1970s, a test for the disease was developed and affected animals were then culled. Detailed information, history, pictures, videos and more. The information here is sourced well and enriched with great visual photo and video illustrations. Find a basenji basenji club of southeastern wisconsin. The american shetland sheepdog association assa is the akc parent club for the breed.
The akc stud book was reopened to several new imports in 1990, at the request of the basenji club of america. An american led expedition collected breeding stock in villages in the basankusu area of the democratic republic of congo, in 2010. Basenji club of america petition to open the akc studbook to. Basenji the basenji dog originates from democratic republic of the congo. Hicotn has both the avongara lines above and a line of domestic basenjis below.
In 1990, the akc stud book was reopened to 14 new imports at the request of the basenji club of america. On september 17, 1884, a dozen men met in philadelphia to form the american kennel club. In correspondence this weekend, a reader wrote to note that not all was darkness in the american kennel club. The breed was officially accepted into the akc in 1943. The place to learn about basenjis with information presented by their biggest fans. Welcome to the american shetland sheepdog association website. For consideration in reopening the basenji stud book. The basenji club of america bcoa notes that cave paintings in libya dating back to 6000 bc feature pariah dogs that bear strong resemblance to the basenji. It was bred from stock that originated in central africa. The basenji is not a collapsing and inbred genetic mess. The barkless dog of africa, the basenji comes to america via the jungles of the congo. Timing is everything and chance of lifetime for this.
This concerns the request submitted on behalf of the basenji club of america for the registration of additional foundation stock for basenjis in the american kennel club s stud book. A dog which is awarded a stud book number is qualified for crufts. The basenji club of america bcoa petitions the american kennel club to open the. The basenji club prevailed upon the akc to allow them to reopen the stud book. Bcoa is responsible for determining the official breed standard as well as encouraging the acceptance of that standard by its members and breeders, as well as judges. Akc breeder referral contacts american kennel club. Basenji dog breed information american kennel club. Prior to this time the brindle colored basenji had not been bred outside of africa.
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