The Yodeler – MABC Newsletter
February & March 2005
A run in a winter wonderland.
MABC OFFICERS and BOARD MEMBERS
President – Iris Craven
Vice President – Ross Lutman
Secretary – Liz Lundell
Treasurer – Dave Genson
Board Members- Dolores Harman, Lee Beth Cranmer, Robert Preis, Nancy Roisum, Kim Byrd
News Letter Editor – Laura Gilchrist
Cover photo taken by Stine Ringvig of Denmark.
CLUB NEWS
MABC will be helping with clean up again this year at the Old Dominion Kennel Club show to be held on
Saturday April 23, 2005 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD. This is one of the
ways our club earns money to support rescue, do public education & also for our fun match and Christmas
party so if you can attend and help clean up we would appreciate it. We would love to see some more new
faces this year.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located near the intersection of York and Timonium Roads, Timonium,
MD. Vehicle access gates are located on York Road Between Padonia and Timonium Roads, and on
Timonium Road about 1/4 mile east of Interstate 83 and just past the Light Rail tracks. Vehicles can enter
using either of these gates without restrictions at Fairground events during most of the year.
From Baltimore: Take 695 (Baltimore Beltway) to I-83North. Stay on 83 N and take exit 17
(Padonia Rd.) Make Right onto Padonia Rd. and go to the 3rd light. Take a right onto York rd., Go ½ mile
Fairgrounds on right.
From Washington or Virginia: Come North to Baltimore and take 695to I-83. Stay on 83 N and take exit
17(Padonia Rd.) Make Right onto Padonia Rd and go to the 3rd light. Take a right onto York Rd., Go ½ mile
down fairgrounds on right.
From Frederick and Western Maryland: Take 70 East to Baltimore. Take 695 N to I-83 N. Take Exit 17
(Padonia Rd.) Make Right onto Padonia Rd. and go to the 3rd light. Take a right onto York Rd., Go ½ mile
Fairgrounds on right. Timonium, MD
SAD NEWS
Elspet Ford author of The Complete Basenji passed away on Jan 28, 2005. Elspet was a icon in the Basenji
world for many years as a breeder of basenjis, a judge, author and lover of the breed. She will be deeply
missed by everyone. She is survived by her sons Duncan, Ian, and Alistair. She was laid to rest on Friday
February 5th at St. Michaels Church in Partridge Green, West Sussex England. I memory of Elspet’s love for
her Basenjis the Vicar has agreed that people may bring their dogs along. If you would like to send your
condolences Duncan is accepting email at Duncan.ford@virgin.net or send a card to The Ford’s at 46 South
Street, Partridge Green, West Sussex, England.
This is a note from Sally Wallis in England who attended Elspet’s services today.
I am sure Elspet would have approved of her funeral this afternoon in the pretty church of St Michael in her
home village. It was a such a lovely, personal Service conducted by someone who, if he didn't actually know
Elspet, still managed to convey all the right messages as if he shared our memories of her. The Vicar also
welcomed three Basenjis, a b/w, a brindle and a r/w and praised their behavior.
He was a super friendly character, wired for sound and with a splendid voice to lead us in rousing hymns including the one I always knew as the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' (Mine eyes have seen the glory of the
coming of the Lord) and Amazing Grace.
Duncan's daughter Hanna read an extremely relevant piece translated from Victor Hugo - (I will scan it
tomorrow in case anyone would like it. An inspired choice of Reading) - and there was a wonderful tribute
from BOBA Secretary Catherine Wright.
Duncan himself did his mother proud, recalling Elspet's absorbing interests and the family's peregrinations South Africa, Scotland (where they had a general store) and gradually south to be 'nearer to dog shows' as
Duncan put it.
We all repaired to the Church Hall for excellent refreshments (someone had been very busy!) to watch
some fabulous ancient footage filmed by Elspet of her dogs and sons - and to browse through scrapbooks
compiled by the lady herself during a crowded life.
DOG HAPPENINGS AROUND THE AREA
I was notified to late to get the Pet Expo in the last newsletter for Baltimore it was held the last week of
January and they sent me the info on January 14th. But here is one which is being held right outside of
Washington DC. The Super Pet Expo is taking place April 1-3, 2005 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly,
VA. They will be having family entertainment, Petting Zoo, Bird Show, Reptile Show, Dog Agility and a
whole lot more. They are encouraging owners to bring their pets but they must be on a leash. For more
details and discount coupons, visit www.SuperPetExpo.com.
NEW DOGGIE BAKERY OPENING – A new Pet Bakery & Boutique is having a grand opening on March 1st
2005 in Havre de Grace Maryland at 200 N. Washington St. Havre de Grace, MD 21078, phone number is
410-939-5160. They carry everything from pet jewelry, dog coats, toys to tasty goodies (My Basenjis Kitty
can attest to how good they are) and party collars and nice tags.
BASENJI BRAGS
AKC/Mutli BIS, Multi Reserve BIS UKC Grand CH Tammen’s Cat in the
Hat, AOM, CGC – Took breed at the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club show and the
Delaware Gap Kennel club shows on 12/11 & 12/12.
UKC CH Tammen’s N Akuaba T.Yon – Took Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite
at the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club show and the Delaware Gap Kennel club shows on
12/11 & 12/12.
Kisa N’ Akuaba Dancing in the Mud – Received her AKC Novice B Rally title on
1/2/05 in Conn. at the Port Chester Obedience Training Club, Inc..
Reserve BIS UKC CH Tammen’s Whaz Up Pussycat – Took Winners Bitch and
Best of Opposite Sex at the Lumberton Kennel Club show on 11/13/04 she was
shown by Frank Van Buren.
CLUB MEMBERS DOGS WHO FINISHED IN THE TOP 100 AKC FOR 2004
Congratulations to AKC/CAN CH Karnak’s Never Ending
Chaos, AOM – Owned and Bred by Karen Hutchinson for finishing
#16 in the country.
Congratulations to AKC/MULTI RESERVE BIS UKC
GRAND CH Tammen’s Cat in the Hat, CGC, AOM –
Owned by Laura Gilchrist and Bred by Laura & Lillian Gilchrist and
Susan Coe for finishing #41 in the country.
Congratulations to CH Kugawas Star Travler SC – Owned
and Breed by Sid and Sue Sher for finishing #52 in the country.
CLUB MEMBERS DOGS WHO FINISHED IN THE TOP 10 UKC
FOR 2004
Congratulations to AKC/MULTI RESERVE BIS UKC
GRAND CH Tammen’s Cat in the Hat, CGC, AOM –
Owned by Laura Gilchrist and Bred by Laura & Lillian Gilchrist
and Susan Coe for finishing #1 in the country.
Congratulations to CH Timar’s Pharaoh – Owned and Bred Jean D Martin for
finishing #5 in the country.
Congratulations to Timar’s Makeda - Owned and Bred Jean D Martin for
finishing #5 a tie with CH Timar’s Pharaoh.
Congratulations to AKC/UKC CH Akuaba The
Opulecent Pearl JC CGC – Owned by Lillian Gilchrist & Laura
Gilchrist, Bred by Susan Coe Tied for #8 in the Country.
Congratulations to UKC CH Tammen’s Whaz Up Pussycat - Owned by
Laura Gilchrist, Bred by Laura & Lillian Gilchrist & Susan Coe Tied for #8 in the Country.
THE CULINARY CANINE
Apple Crunch Pupcakes
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 medium egg
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup apple, dried
1 tablespoon baking powder
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together water, applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla. In a
large bowl, combine flour, apple chips, and baking powder. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix
until very well blended. Pour into greased muffin pans, Bake 1 1/4 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the
center comes out dry. Store in a sealed container.
Makes 12 to 14 pupcakes
BASENJIS R US
From the Internet Author Unknown
Subject: Re: Basenji sled dog team!
Basenji Iditarod Result for 2004:
1) Team One: Disqualified for chewing through the reigns and harnesses on another team's sled.
2) Team Two: Disqualified for stopping at a river crossing and refusing to go cross.
3) Team Three: Pulled the sled and driver inside a cabin when the dogs found out it was 10 degrees below
zero!
4) Team Four: Disqualified for stripping all the white hair from the coats of three Malamute and two Alaskan
Husky competitors.
5) Team Five: Disqualified for chewing up and destroying their own sled.
6) Team Six: Went on strike, demanding space heaters for their kennel.
7) Team Seven: (The All-Female Team)--Still fighting.
8) Team Eight: (The All-Male Team)--Still pissing.
9) Team Nine: Busy eating all the yellow snow and cleaning up the area. Also disqualified for jumping up
and down rather than pulling forward.
10) Team Ten: Saw an elk run by and pulled the sled to victory, setting a new all-time record of eight hours
for the entire course. Team ran right through the finish line where the driver fell off the sled. Last seen
crossing the Alaskan border into Canada and still following a frantic elk.
SENDING THINGS TO SOLDIERS & DOGS IN THE COMBAT ZONE
By Captain Haggerty www.HaggertyDog.com
First Printed in the BCOA Bulletin Oct./Nov./Dec. 2004
There are at least three organizations sending support to the K9 troops in combat.
The Space Coast War Dog Association (www.scwda.org) is one that keeps
things simple. The Space Coast War Dog Association will do the grunge work
of re-packaging, addressing, filling out the customs forms, putting on
appropriate postage and delivery to the Post Office thus saving you a lot of
tedious work. They know who and what each individual unit needs and will
get the right stuff in the right place at the right time. Space Coast’s
requirements are different than others. They have all the treats they need for
the dogs.
THE DOGS NEED: Vet wrap in sand or green colors so they don’t draw fire, 4” gauze, K-( Blu Lite (PET
TECH MIX – Gatorade for dogs), booties – large (preferred brand is Mutt Luks). I would suggest some
slicker brushes and Shed N Blades, and large syringes without needles for irrigation purposes.
WHAT THE TROOPS WOULD LIKE: Snacks, microwave pop-corn, trail mix, Little Debbie Cakes and snack
bars.
If you wish to support their work and donate to our troops, put your contact information inside the box so
they can acknowledge receipt of it. Your email address might help. If you want to put a letter inside do
not seal the letter. Space Coast is very security conscious and will not permit anything unauthorized to
pass through. Un authorized items are guns, liquor, pornography, pork (Muslim countries), aerosol such as
hair spray, spray on cheese spreads, etc. Liquids are also prohibited.
The cheapest way to send them is via United Parcel Service to the home of Sheri Wells, 1170 Kevitt Court,
Palm Bay, FL 32909. Or send via US Mail to Space Coast War Dog Association, PO Box 254315, Patrick Air
Force Base, FL 32925.
Space Coast will put the names and unit designation on these boxes and handle the US postage to the
combat zones. It is necessary to use the USPO in order to get the packages into the military system. They
will pay the postage. Should you want to donate money to the Space Coast for mail costs, you can send it
to the Patrick AFB address.
Our troops are a credit to our country. They all claim to have good living conditions, because they know
that there are others in much worse conditions. To those of you who donate, or remember those who serve
in our armed forces with your thoughts and prayers, thanks from the troops, from the dogs, and from
myself.
BASENJI HEALTH NEWS
FEET ARE THE FOUNDATION
First printed in the BCOA Bulletin Oct/Nov/Dec 2004
It is important to look after and care for your dog’s feet. If they are not properly cared for, it can
cause discomfort and limit your pet’s activity. Dog’s feet should be kept clean. Always
remember to wash the feet when you bath your dog.
Check your dog’s feet regularly to make sure that there are no splinters or infections in the paw
area. The best way to know if there is any infection is to make sure that there is not any unusual
smell or excretions coming from the paws. Dogs can pick up splinters and get cuts on the soles
of the feet. Check between the toes and pads carefully to insure that there’s no cut or injury and
suspect this if you see your dog licking their feet excessively or limping.
How do you know if your dogs nails are to long? Only the pads of its feet should be touching the
floor when your dog walks; you shouldn’t hear the nails clicking against the floor. Many owners
don’t want to clip their dog’s nails because they think it’s too hard, or they’re just too nervous to
do it. The truth is, it’s not all that complicated.
The top of a dog’s nail is covered with a hard outer sheath. As the outer sheath curves around
the sides of the nail, the nail thins. The underside of a dog’s nail is softer and the topside of a
dog’s nail curves downward as it extends from the toe. The underside of a dog’s nail grows out
from the toe in a rather straight line and forms a little hook. Running through the center of a
dog’s nail is the quick, or main blood vessel that nourishes the nail. The quick usually ends
approximately where the bottom straight line of the nail comes together
with the top curve. It is this blood vessel that most dog owners fear.
Cut the quick and the nail will bleed.
There are two different colors of dog nails: white and black. White nails
are much easier to cut because you can see the quick. Black nails hide
the quick.
You’ll need a good pair of dog nail clippers and if you do happen to hit
the quick you can easily stop the bleeding by treating the area with
powdered Quick Stop, which contains the powder that is used in a
styptic pencil. Have this handy.
Take your nail clippers and clip off the end of the nail just before the vein. The angle you cut
makes a difference. You should cut a dog’s nail angled back, so that the top of the nail is slightly
shorter than the bottom of the nail. This will cut the harder surfaces of the nail and help the dog
wear the softer part down naturally by everyday activity.
Most people, however, will angle the cut of the nail by just clipping the hook off it, which is a
safe way. It avoids the chance of making the dog bleed by getting to close to the quick.
However, it does not encourage the quick to recede or help the dog wear its nails down
naturally. Try to get as close to the quick as you can. A sharp nail clipper will allow you to cut a
dog’s nails a little slice at a time, if necessary. This way you can see how far you have to go
before you run into the quick.
After you cut one nail, it is easier to judge where the quick is on the other nails, and the rest of
the nail cutting can proceed faster. If the nails were very long to begin with, you’ll need to cut a
little bit off every few days. Cutting regularly will help the vein to recede and soon your dog will
have short nails again.
Black nails are harder to do. First, cut a bit off the end. After a while you should see a dot in the
middle of the nail; that is the beginning of the vein. Stop after you see that dot. If you cut too
far, apply pressure to the nail and use Quick Stop to quell any bleeding.
An alternative to cutting nails is to keep them short by grinding them. The beauty of grinding
nails is that you can actually see the beginning of the quick before you actually cut it.
There are nail grinding specific tools, and many use either Dremels or Dremel like power tools.
All use high-speed revolutions to achieve the grind. Hold the paw and each individual toe gently.
To grind, move the grinder around the tip of the nail to grind it to a smooth round surface. Very
little pressure is needed, both in the actual grinding of the nail and the holding of the toe/paw.
The speed of the grinder will remove nail at a steady pace and applying to much pressure to the
nail can cause excess heat build up and can burn both you and your dog.
Many dogs have very hard nails. If that’s the case, you could grind their nails right after a bath,
which will help soften the nail.
If, however, you do happen to hit the quick while grinding the nail, you can easily stop the
bleeding by treating the area with Quick Stop. As with cutting, the proper angle of overall
removal needs to be adhered to.
Reminder if your Basenji is over three years of age do not
forget to urine strip them for Fanconi once a month.