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Dharian News

7-15-07:  It's now Int./Int. Baby Ch. Dharian's Lone Star, JC!  "Sam" ("Scotty" x "Sydney") earned back-to-back Junior Courser legs to finish his JC on Saturday and Sunday at Willamette Valley Basenji Club, then earned his first Senior Courser leg on Sunday.  Congrats to "Sam" and owner Charlotte Wenger.

6-29-07:  Dharian-Redhawk Charcoal Cody ("Payton" x "Jamie") took his first point in his first show at 6 months of age.  He was Winners Dog at Oklahoma City under judge Luane Williams, owner-handled by Denise Dang.  "Cody" is co-owned by Dharian.  The next day "Cody" was reserve to a 3-point major, Best of Breed Puppy, and took a Puppy Group 2.  Pretty good start for the little guy!  He was also a big hit at the Indian Nations Basenji Club booth for Meet the Breeds.

6-22-07:  Sad news from Lynn Jackson.  Dharian's Kmau Kiasi by Breka ("Jedi" x Avongara F-Matu by Breka) lost his battle with intestinal lymphoma today.  "Kiazi" was the first basenji and beloved companion of Lynn, her husband Paul, "Kiazi's" sister "M'Juvi" and buddy "Scotty".  Lynn says:   "Life with Kiazi has brought us nothing but love and joy, if you don't count the shredded clothes and ruined shoes and scratched-up doors - and who counts that? Our journey with him has taught us as much about being good humans as it has about living with basenjis.  He was a sweet boy. "

6-14-07:  Our congratulations to Sunvi's Rafiki Hasani (UCI Baby Ch. Dharian's Coyote Waits x Dharian's Riata) for going Best of Winners for his first point at Eagle Rock KC.  He is 6 months old, owned by Nancy Thornley.  And he is out of Dana Braithwaite's first litter. 

6-13-07:  Dharian Signet Sweet Deal (aka "Tarzan") took Winners Dog again under judge Joseph Gregory at Snake River.

6-12-07:  Dharian Signet Sweet Deal ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") was Best of Winners at Snake River KC under judge William Russell.  The next day, "Tarzan" took Winners Dog again under judge Joseph Gregory.  Congrats to owner-handler Katherine Katayama! 

5-28-07:  Dharian's Sweet Delight ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") was Best of Winners for one point under judge Ed Weiss at Seminole KC.  Her brother "DJ" took the reserve in dogs, and kennelmate "Stevie" took the reserve in bitches.

5-27-07:  Dharian's Star Fleet Captain ("Jedi" x "Starlet"), was Winner's Dog at Seminole KC under judge Gloria Geringer for his second major (3 points).  Congratulations to "Captain" and proud owner Pat Kushnir.

5-26-07:  UCI Baby Ch. Dharian's Evening Star ("Scotty" x "Sydney") completed her Junior Courser title at Indian Nations Basenji Club test in Shawnee, OK, running through the mud and water!  Dharian's Sweet Delight ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") got her first qualifying JC score.  She followed this up the next day by going Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex at Seminole KC for her first major.  Thank you, Mrs. Geringer, for recognizing both "Stevie" and her uncle "Captain"!

5-20-07:  Dharian's Starlight Johari RS ("Payton" x "Starlet") was Best of Breed from the classes at Mt. Ogden KC under judge William Cunningham.  "Kya" belongs to the Thornley family.

5-19-07:  BIF Dharian Signet Sweet Deal ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") was Best of Breed from the classes under judge Francine Schwartz at Mt. Ogden KC.  Congratulations to proud owner-handler Katherine Katayama and to co-owner Brenda Cassell.  Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex was Dharian's Starlight Johari RS ("Payton" x "Starlet"), owned by Nancy Thornley.  Also, congratulations to Ellie Thornley, who place third in Novice Intermediate Junior Showmanship!

5-13-07:  Dharian's Levi, JC, finished second in the open stake to finish both his AKC Field Champion and Senior Courser titles.  Happy Mother's Day to his "mom", Deb Voss!  (Her other basenji, Cole, finished his FC yesterday).

5-12-07:  Dharian's Levi, JC, was Best of Breed for his second major in AKC lure coursing in Riverside, CA.

4-22-07:  UCI Baby Ch. Dharian's Lone Star ("Scotty" x "Sydney") completed his UCI International Championship handled by his new owner, Charlotte Wenger.  Good job, Charlotte, for your very first show!  We miss "Sam" a lot, but know that he and his new family will have lots of great fun together.

4-21-07:  Dharian Signet Sweet Deal ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") went Best in Field in his first ASFA lure trial!  "Tarzan" did it the hard way--he ran off with the greyhound!  "Tarzan" was also Best of Breed the next day, but did not compete for another Best in Field.  His owner, Katherine Katayama, felt that the little guy had done enough for the weekend.  Congrats to "Tarzan", Katherine, and co-owner Brenda Cassel.

4-8-07:  Dharian's Levi ("Scotty" x "Sydney") was winners dog at Silver State KC, owner handled by Deb Voss.

4-8-07:  Dharian's Sweet Determination--"DJ"("Dorsey" x "Georgia"), not to be outdone by his sister, was Best of Breed at West Texas KC under judge Polly Smith. "DeeDee" was Best of Opposite Sex.

4-7-07:  Dharian's Sweet Delight--"DeeDee"(BISS, Mex. BIS, Int/Can../Mex. Ch., DC Zindika Svengali Determinator, SC x "Georgia") was Best of Breed at West Texas KC under judge Murrel Purkhiser.  Her brother, "DJ", was Best of Opposite Sex.

4-7 and 4-8-07:  HPK Tropaco Guns Up at Dharian ("Shane") was Best of Breed both days over the open bitch under judges Murrel Purkhiser and Polly Smith.  "Shane" was shown in the 9-12 month puppy class.  He was bred by David and Helen Hayek.  (Yes, we know he isn't a basenji, but I'm not sure he does!).

3-25-07:  Dharian's Sweet Delight ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") was Best of Winners for a 4-point major at Ft. Worth KC under judge Rita Biddle.  Dharian's Knight Quest--"Seeker" ("Big Red" x "Sydney") was Reserve to the 4-point major in dogs.

3-25-07:  Dharian's Levi, JC, ("Scotty" x "Sydney") earned took first place at his first oval track race for 1 ORC point.  He placed a close second to his best friend, "Cole", the previous day in straight racing.  Congrats to "Levi" and "Cole" and proud owner Deb Voss.

3-11-07:  Dharian's Levi ("Scotty" x "Sydney") completed his Junior Courser title with two outstanding runs.  Congratulations to owner, Deb Voss!

2-24-07:  Dharian Signet Sweet Deal ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") was high-scoring basenji of the day at his first LGRA meet in Emmet, ID.  "Tarzan" is owned by Katherine Katayama and Brenda Cassell.  Way to go!

2-4 -07:  Dharian's Starburst of Sij ("Payton" x "Starlet") completed her UCI National Junior championship, winning a Puppy Group 2!  Congratulations to "Hailey" and owner/handler Tammy Gibbs.

1-23-07:  MBIF DC Dharian's Phantom, SC, LCM (DC Sukari's Steven Spielbark, CD, x "Flyer") celebrated her 16th birthday.  "Phantom" sent us this web-photo of herself with co-owner Richard Baker.  She is doing well and still enjoys her daily walks.

12-28-06:  Congratulations to Deborah Voss and Dharian's Levi ("Scotty" x "Sydney")!  "Levi" took his first two conformation points, owner handled, going Best of Opposite Sex in San Mateo under Judge Joe Tacker.

12-10-06:  BIF, JU.A. Dharian's Born to Fly, JC ("Big Red" x "Jamie") took Best in Field at the AKC coursing trial in Escondido, CA.  Big congrats to "Pilot" and his owner, Barbara Allen!

11-30-06:  "Jamie's" pups arrived.  3 boys (1 black, 1 red, 1 tri) and 3 girls (2 tris, 1 black).  Boy, were we surprised at tris, let alone that many!  Check 2006 Litters for details.

11-26-06:   JU.A. Dharian's Born to Fly, JC ("Big Red" x "Jamie"), owned by Barbara Allen, won the prestigious Turkey Run Continuum by defeating the most basenjis over 4 days of lure coursing trials.  "Pilot" is the fourth generation of Continuum winners.

11-16-06:  News from Calypso Basenjis.  "Kudo's" first litter was born to UKC Ch. Avuvi Afonhaan.  "Honey" is the proud mother of 3 red girls and 1 red boy.  These pups are the first ones born to Avuvi Project, and will receive the same kind of health and genetic testing as their parents.