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8-9-2008:  Dharian-Redhawk Charcoal Cody ("Payton" x "Jamie") was Best of Winners at Longview (Texas) Kennel Club.  "Cody" is co-owned by Dharian and the Dang family, shown by Denise and Lizzie Dang.

6-24-08:  Sunvi's Rafiki Hasani, JC, (UCI Baby Ch. Dharian's Coyote Waits x Dharian's Riata)--aka "Juhri", took his first major on the Montana circuit, going Best of Winners with owner Nancy Thornley.  Big congrats to "Juhri", the Thornleys, and breeder Dana Braithwaite!

6-15-08:  Big weekend for BIF Dharian Signet Sweet Deal ("Dorsey" x "Georgia"), owned by Steve and Katherine Katayama and Brenda Cassell!  He was Best of Breed 2 days and Best of Opposite Sex 1 day for a total of 3 points at the Blackfoot (ID) circuit.  The Thornley's kids took the rest of the points:  Sunvi's Rafiki Hasani, JC, ("Chance" x "Riata") took a Best of Breed and Dharian's Starlight Johari RS, JC, ("Payton" x "Starlet") took a Best of Breed and 3 Bests of Opposite Sex for 3 points.

6-7/8-08:  Anne's first time back in the ring after the broken leg was at Flagstaff (AZ) KC.  Dharian's Sweet Delight, JC, ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") celebrated by taking Reserve to a 4-point major on Saturday, while our ridgie "Shane" won the open class both days.  Part of the fun of the trip was seeing old friends, including Mike and Diane Vasquez, who took our dear "Starlet" (Int/Am. Ch. Sashalia Starlet of Dharian) home to California with them. 

5-25-08:  Dharian's Starlight Johari RS ("Payton" x "Starlet")--aka "Kya"-- and her housemate Sunvi's Rafiki Hasani (UCI Baby Ch. Dharian's Coyote Waits x Dharian's Riata)--aka "Juhri"--completed their Junior Courser titles.  "Juhri" (bred by Dana Braithwaite) and "Kya" belong to the Thornley family.

5-25-08:  Deb Voss's "Levi" finished his Senior Oval Racer title, winning all 3 of his races and earning 3 NORC points, at the NOTRA race meet in Elk Grove.

5-18-08: Dharian Signet Sweet Deal--aka "Tarzan"--("Dorsey" x "Georgia"), owned by Steve and Katherine Katayama and Brenda Cassell, was Best of Breed for 1 point the second day at Mount Ogden KC (see video) . 

5-17-08:  Dharian's Starlight Johari RS ("Payton" x "Starlet")--aka "Kya"--owned by the Thornley family, was Best of Breed for 1 point at Mount Ogden (UT) KC.  BIF Dharian Signet Sweet Deal--aka "Tarzan"--("Dorsey" x "Georgia"), owned by Steve and Katherine Katayama and Brenda Cassell, was Best of Opposite Sex for 1 point.

3-24-08:  Deb Voss's "Levi" finished his Oval Race Champion title by taking Top Scoring Basenji at the NOTRA race meet in Elk Grove.

3-9-08:  FC Dharian's Levi, SC, JOR ("Scotty" x "Sydney"), took 3rd Place at the NOTRA meet for 3 more ORC points, 1 1/2 National Points, and a leg toward his Senior Oval Racer title in Elk Grove, CA.

1-13-08:  FC Dharian's Levi, SC, ("Scotty" x "Sydney") finished his NOTRA Junior Oval Racer title at the Southern California Whippet Association Race Meet.  Congratulations to "Levi" and owner Deb Voss!

1-6-08:  Lizzie and "Cody" placed 2nd in an Open Intermediate class of 13 in Junior Showmanship at Nolan River KC.

1-5-08:  Elizabeth Dang placed 4th in an Open Intermediate class of 11 in Junior Showmanship at Nolan River KC handling Dharian-Redhawk Charcoal Cody ("Payton" x "Jamie").

11-25-07:  "Pilot" was Best of Breed his first time running in the Field Champion stake the final day of Turkey Run.

11-24-07:  BIF, JU.A. Dharian's Born to Fly, JC ("Big Red" x "Jamie") finished his ASFA Field Championship at Turkey Run.  Congratulations to "Pilot" and owner Barbara Allen.

10-19-07:  Anne finished out the National Specialty with a bang--literally:  She broke her leg in 2 places the last evening!  Thanks to Kathy Britton, who found her on the pavement outside the motorhome; Dana Braithwaite, who helped Kathy with the dogs and picked up Bill at the airport the next morning; Anna Paavilainen, who showed for us the last day;

and Lynn Jackson, who cancelled her flight home to travel back to Texas with us and help during the trip.  (Anne:  "I'm sure I owe thanks to a whole bunch of other folks, but I was on drugs most of the time, so things are kinda foggy.")

10-17-07:  Dharian Basenjis was honored to have two dogs competing for Winners at the BCOA National Specialty:  "Levi" won the Open Black and White class and BIF Dharian Signet Sweet Deal--aka "Tarzan"--("Dorsey" x "Georgia") won the American Bred class.  "Tarzan" is owned by Steve and Katherine Katayama and Brenda Cassell.

10-14-07:  "Levi" took 3rd Place in the Open Stake at the BCOA National Specialty ASFA Lure Coursing Trial.

                The Avuvi Project was ably represented in the Parade of Full Africans at the BCOA Specialty by Avuvi Astraea of Calypso ("Kudo" x "Honey"), owned by Dana Braithwaite, and littermate Avuvi Apollo of Calypso, owned by Rose Marie Holt.

10-13-07:  Dharian's Sweet Delight ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") and Dharian's Knight Quest ("Big Red" x "Sydney") earned their Junior Courser titles at the BCOA National Specialty AKC Lure Test in Northern California.  "Dee Dee's" brother, Dharian's Sweet Determination earned his first JC leg. 

                FC Dharian's Levi, SC, ("Scotty" x "Sydney") scored 13 at the NOTRA Race Meet later that afternoon.  "Levi" is owned by Deb Voss.

10-9-07:  We were pleased to host Anne Ollgren and Anna Paavilainen from Finland, who arrived to visit us in Texas and travel with Anne to the BCOA National Specialty in Northern California.  When they return to Finland, they will be taking Dharian's Sweet Determination ("Dorsey" x "Georgia")--aka "DJ"--with them.  He has passed all of his health certifications, and we hope he will prove to be a fine addition to their breeding programs (even though we'll miss him quite a bit!).

9-30-07:  Dharian's Star Fleet Captain ("Jedi" x "Starlet") was Winners Dog on Sunday at HPKC, finishing his championship.  "Captain" was handled by Anne and is proudly owned by Pat and Bill Kushnir of Plano, TX.

9-29-07:  Dharian's Victory Belle Hadiah ("Payton" x "Jamie") took Best in Match at HPKC (her very first time in a ring).  She went home the next day with new owner Judy Hughes of Henrietta, TX.

9-29-07:  Dharian's Sweet Delight--"DeeDee" ("Dorsey" x "Georgia") was Best of Winners both days at Heart of the Plains Kennel Club.  On Saturday, "DeeDee" went on to take Best Bred by Exhibitor in Show under judge Keke Kahn!  Anne was the first HPKC member to be awarded this honor.  "DeeDee's" brother, "DJ" (Dharian's Sweet Determination) was Winners Dog on Saturday.

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

6-12-07:  BIF 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.