Which one dog, that you bred, do you feel conforms closest to the breed standard and why? This is an easy choice for me. The singleton puppy MBISS Ch. Nyanga Signet Sweet William, JC. From his miraculous birth to his stellar career (completely owner handled) Will proved daily that he was an exception. This dog rose to the top on his own merits, as a 10 month old puppy, beating specials from the classes on three specialty weekends, and finished with three 5 point majors and a Best in Specialty Show. Although he competed against one of the greatest basenjis of our era, MBIS/MBISS Ch. Zindika’s Johnny Come Greatly during his career, Will enjoyed great success himself through last July, 2012 when, at nearly 14 years of age, he was again awarded Best Veteran in Sweeps takes at our National Specialty. Will is the epitome of the breed standard, standing nearly square at 17 ¼” and 24 lbs with a correct headpiece, textbook perfect angulation front and rear with sound and balanced movement. Topped off with a brilliant red coat which he maintains to this day, he is still a force to be reckoned with in the ring. Winner of the Pedigree Award, multiple Hound Groups and Best in Specialties, Top Hound Producer, National Specialty winner and multiple Veteran and Sweepstakes winner, this dog has proven that his quality has stood the test of time. Which basenjis outside of your breeding program do you feel have had a positive impact on the gene pool as a whole? Why?
MBISS Ch. Nyanga Signet Sweet William, JC
There are so many. I feel that each exemplary dog leaves his stamp for generations to come. BIS/MBISS Ch. Arubmec’s The Victor, MBIS/ MBISS Ch. Akuaba’s Tornado, MBIS/MBISS Ch. Reveille Boutonniere, JC are three examples of vastly different types that made a distinct mark on the breed during my journey.
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