Sherwood Basenjis began in April 1991 with the purchase of a stubborn little red/white female Basenji puppy named  Keiko (Tennasa's Keiko Kantu, F.Ch., C.G.C.). Keiko was supposed to be my first "show dog" but apparently, no one ever told her that. You see, Keiko didn't like the show ring and, being exceptionally bright, she would find many amusing ways (amusing to her anyway) to embarrass me in the show ring until I finally gave up and "retired" her after earning only a few minor points. Since the show ring was something of a bust, I sought out a new hobby with Keiko......lure coursing. Now THIS was fun! Keiko really enjoyed lure coursing but being "blessed" with the speed of a turtle with a broken leg and the ability to turn with the agility of a speeding locomotive, Keiko could never quite keep up with her competitors so she quickly learned to "cheat" by heading off her runningmates and waiting at the finish line for the lure to come to her. Clever yes, but "cheating" doesn't impress the judges. Despite her creative running style, Keiko became my first ASFA Field Champion. 

Keiko was bred once and produced 3 AKC conformation Champions and 1 ASFA Field Champion in her only litter. Keiko was spayed and retired from competition and then spent many years as my official bed warmer where she earned the affectionate nickname of "the Speedbump" due to her habit of "hogging" the bed! Keiko's daughter Dallas (Ch. Sherwood's Restless Heart) became the primary base for my breeding program and my "line" is being developed through Dallas' children and grandchildren.

I, Robyn Dubbert, served five consecutive years (through Dec. 31, 1999) as President of the Etowah Basenji Club and is currently a member of the Basenji Club of America, Inc. (B.C.O.A.) and a member of Sighthounds of North Georgia (S.O.N.G). I also spent a little over a decade as one of the primary Basenji rescue coordinators for the state of Georgia, both privately and in association with Basenji Rescue and Transport (B.R.A.T.)

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***News for March***

Congratulations to our friends at Kinetic Basenjis on their 2008 lure coursing standings!

DC Sherwood's Shadow Of The Moon MC LCM JOR aka "Rally" - Bred by Robyn Dubbert and Stephanie Hall

ASFA - #9 Basenji

FC Kinetic Sourcery FCh SC JOR aka "Rio" - Bred by Lisa Voss, Sam Stump, and Robyn Dubbert

ASFA - #20 Basenji (tie)

DC Kinetic Enchanted Knight FCh SC aka "Cole" - Bred by Lisa Voss, Sam Stump, and Robyn Dubbert

ASFA - #20 Basenji (tie)

And the "grandpuppy"

Kinetic-Tanza Soul Music aka "Sophie" - Bred by Lisa Voss, Sam Stump, and Pat Fragassi

ASFA - #8 Basenji
AKC - #3 Basenji

 

Breaking News!!!!

A linked marker DNA test for Fanconi Syndrome is now available!!!!!

More information can be found at:

Basenji Club Of America

Basenji Health Endowment FAQ


The following Sherwood dogs have been DNA tested for Fanconi Syndrome:

Ch. Sherwood's Restless Heart CGC aka "Dallas" has tested probably CLEAR! None of Dallas' 16 offspring (from 3 litters) will be affected with Fanconi Syndrome!

DC Sherwood's Shadow Of The Moon SC FCh JOR aka "Rally" has tested probably CLEAR! None of Rally's 7 offspring (from 2 litters) will be affected with Fanconi Syndrome!

DC Sherwood's In The Nick Of Time SC RN LCM JOR aka "Nicky" has tested probably CLEAR! None of Nicky's 4 offspring (from 1 litter) will be affected with Fanconi Syndrome!

Ch. Sherwood's Red Moon Rising aka "Luna" has tested probably CLEAR! None of Luna's 3 offspring (from 1 litter) will be affected by Fanconi Syndrome!

Can. Ch. Sherwood's Something Sweet aka "Sugar" has tested probably CLEAR! None of Sugar's 4 offspring (from 1 litter) will be affected by Fanconi Syndrome!

Sherwood's Red Baron LCM2 CGC aka "Baron" has tested probably CLEAR! None of Baron's 9 offspring (from 2 litters) will be affected with Fanconi Syndrome!

Sherwood's Timeswept Promises aka "Pippin" has tested probably CLEAR! None of Pippin's 15 offspring (from 3 litters) will be affected with Fanconi Syndrome!

Sherwood's Something Special aka "Bindi" has tested probably CLEAR! Bindi's singleton puppy (from 1 litter) will not be affected with Fanconi Syndrome.

A huge thank you goes to everyone who has assisted in having the tests run! More Sherwood dogs will be DNA tested as finances permit.

WARNING! There are numerous Basenji breeders who are falsely advertising that their dogs have multiple health tests run such as hip OFAs, eye CERFs, and Fanconi tests. Buyer beware......check for yourself at the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals database. Search the animal's registered name to see what tests have actually been done. (Note: It takes approximately 2 weeks after the owner is notified of their test results for the results appear on the OFA website.)

*** Spotlight Pics *

Cory lays on her favorite heating pad Jayden. Both of these silly pooches live with Pat and Larry Gilbert. Thanks for sending the pic!

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