Super exciting news from the Czech Republic! Tonda (Suaralayn Orange Boy) won a first place (1/10) and his third CACT at an LC competition last weekend. This makes him a Lure Coursing Champion! 

Big congrats to Tonda and his owners Katka and Honza!

​Suaralayn Chaos Junkie "Maeva" was shown in open class at the international dog show in Groningen yesterday. Judge was Mr. M. Koot and this was his report:

"2 yr old feminine bitch. Beautiful compact and gazelle-like posture. Good bone and musculature. Strong female head, beautiful oval shaped eyes. Ears a bit too large, but correctly placed and carried. Nice wrinkles. Scissor bite. Enough neck and angulation in front. Correct rib(cage). Pelvis slopes too much. Tail could have been placed higher en curled tighter. Would have favored more knee angulation. Wrists and feet could have been stronger. Moves with ease. Good presentation."

Maeva got a 1 Very Good. I want to thank Marieke and Marije for the great company, support, delicious chocolate and the pictures!

This morning we were at the International dog show in Eindhoven. There were six Basenjis entered and the judge was Mr Pederson (NO). Maeva (Suaralayn Chaos Junkie) got a 1 Excellent in open class and became Best Female/BOS with CAC and CACIB!! She now only needs one CAC after she turns 27 months to be allowed to add 'champion' to her name!

This was Maeva's judge report:

"Two years. Beautiful size. Nice proportions. Nice expression and beautiful wrinkles. Slightly wide placed ear. Beautiful topline and good chest. Nice front. Normal angulation. Nice movement. Good pigmentation. Scissor bite. Friendly behavior."

I want to thank Marieke for her and Beau's company and for handling the camera!

The Wind Snow Cup was held in the Czech Republic on 28 and 29 of January. Tonda competed as well and the pictures of him in the snow are too beautiful not to share!

Two years ago Aoide gave birth to her and Suaralayn's first litter. A BIG Happy Birthday to Tonda, our Maev, Jody and Pippa. You've all become very social, happy and beautiful adults. We are very proud of you!

​We are again very proud of our African princess Maeva! She was shown at the international Christmas show in Gorinchem and became Best of Breed! The judge was mr. E. Sistermann from Germany and this was his opinion about Maeva:

"23 months. Female with plenty of type. Excellent size. Beautiful head. Complete scissor bite. Deep dark eyes. Excellent ears. Elegant neck. Very good topline and underline. Light-footed movement. Friendly character. 1 Exc. CAC, CACIB, BOB"

At the end of the day we were allowed to compete in the main ring. Maeva presented herself very well, but wasn't selected.

We are very happy with and proud of 'our' Tonda (Suaralayn Orange Boy). He won the final coursing of the season in the Czech Republic last weekend. There were thirteen Basenjis at the start! 

We had the annual Club championship at the race track in Oude Pekela today. There were five Basenjis entered: Maeva became first and is now club champion! She ran two nice courses of 30.83 s and 30.84 s. Aoide became third (31.64 and 31.84 s) and Mirtillo fourth (33.77 and 33.16 s). Debbie started her heat last Friday, so she stayed home.

Because one of Debbie's owners is ill, she is staying with us for a while. She fits right in our pack!