Mirtillo's race and LC licenses arrived in the mail yesterday, so he is now ready to compete in official matches!

We are very much looking forward to some lovely days at the race tracks and LC fields during various competitions!

Last weekend we were in Alphen a/d Rijn for the 'Do-day' organized by a Dutch dog forum. On this day there were several workshops and an agility match. Mirtillo participated in the workshops Combisport and Rally-O and he was entered in the agility match. Aoide participated in the workshop Body Awareness. It was really hot, especially in the sun on the fields, so the workshops were kept simple, without too much activity. We spent the rest of the day in the shade. The workshops were a big success and we enjoyed the entire day. Because Job was busy giving the workshop Photography, there are no pictures of Tillo during the workshops. The ones of Aoide can be found below.

Yesterday we went for a walk in the Sand Dunes with Mirjam and Kelly and their dogs Puk, Max, Abe, Mushanga and Veloury. Unfortunately the weather ruined part of the walk with heavy showers. Owners and dogs enjoyed themselves nevertheless though!

Sunday, August 5, Janneke and Mirtillo had an agility match in Almere. They entered in Debutants Large. Two out of three courses ended in a DQ, because of two small mistakes. Tillo did very well though and was focused from start till finish. One of the three courses was flawless and up tempo, which resulted in a third place out of 43 competitors! 

Below you find two videos. The pictures can be found at our Flickr account.

Last weekend we were in Hamburg for the 35 year anniversary of the German Basenji club. There was a show on Saturday and a race on Sunday, both organized at the race track in Hamburg. There were 46 Basenjis entered for the show. We entered Aoide for the puppy class and her sister Ariniti and brother Johnny were also present. Johnny was shown by Janneke in puppy class males. They were placed third. Pilot George, owned by Aoide's breeder, became first in that same class! In the early afternoon it was Aoide's turn. She showed herself perfectly and became first in her class! Judge  was Jon Curby (USA, Kibushi Basenjis) and this was what he thought about Aoide:

"Excellent outline, short back, lots of leg. Excellent head, small dark eyes, short muzzle, lots of wrinkles. Good tailset. Could have little more angulation in front, rear angulation is ideal. Going, coming and side movement is excellent and smooth with nice level topline." 

After the class judgement it was time for Pilot George and Aoide to enter the ring to see who would become best puppy of the show. Aoide showed really well again and became BOB/BISS Puppy! We are extremely proud of her!

At the end of the afternoon there were sweepstakes. Here the dogs are judged on specific details, like their ears or coat. Aoide won 'Best Paws' and Johnny won 'Best Wrinkles' and 'Best Red/White'. It sure was a great day for Burudika's A litter!

On Sunday was the race. Of course our Mirtillo was entered as well. He ran together with his nieces Aloua and Aminouh. In the first run Mirtillo was the first to cross the finish line. In the second course Aminouh won. The placement was based on the best time and dogs and bitches were separated. Mirtillo became fourth best male! A very nice achievement!

The puppies were allowed to run a straight run. Aoide ran her first run with Ariniti, Johnny and Pilot George. She didn't mind the others at all and enjoyed chasing the lure. She ran alone during her second run. She was whining at the start and showed that she knows what to do at the track! Our little talent!

Pictures of the show can be found by clicking here. The pictures of the race can be found here.