Posted By Karen on January 24, 2010
Earlier tonight, we attended the Gawler Kennel Club Champ Show, and young Wil (aka Mzalia Comedy Club) won his first ever Best of Breed. The Judge was Mrs Di Jolly a Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder from South Australia.
Hannah (aka Mzalia Comedy Festival) won Bitch Challenge and was Runner-up Best of Breed.
It was lovely to catch up with our friends at the show, and for the kids to perform so well, as this will be our last show for about 2 months, due to my overseas trip in a couple of weeks, and then the upcoming Adelaide Fringe which goes through until mid-March.
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Posted By Karen on January 21, 2010
Roy and Whoopee are now safely in the hands of Effi Salmon, who has kindly sent me a couple of photos of them:
Roy meeting one of Effi's goats.
Rising 3 year old Whoopee
If you think you could give Roy and Whoopee a loving forever home, please contact one of the following persons:
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Posted By Karen on January 20, 2010
As if the news of Kaarn’s passing wasn’t hard enough to deal with yesterday, it also came to my attention that two of my older kids that I had previously placed into a pet home in Canberra had fallen onto hard times and found themselves in the Canberra Pound.
Roy (aka Aus Ch Mzalia Casino Royale) is a rising 8 year old red & white male, is desexed and both of his parents are Fanconi tested probably Clear/Normal.
Whoopee (aka Mzalia Making Whoopee) is a rising 3 year old red & white female. She is also desexed, microchipped and has been Fanconi tested probably Clear/Normal.
Prscilla Hickie of Kikongo Basenjis visited them in the pound for me and sent me the following:
Roy:
‘Roy’ is nearly 8yrs old. He has attained his Australian Champion title in the show ring and is a bit of a smooch.
Whoopee:
Very sweet girl. The home ‘Whoppee’ goes to will need to have the time to give her lots of attention and TLC. She really is a very sweet little girl.
Roy and Whoopee need to be placed together.
These kids are currently staying with Effi Salmon of Barzoom Basenjis near Canberra.
My sincere thanks go to Priscilla and Effi for letting me know about Roy and Whoopee’s plight, and everything they have done in checking them out and getting them out of jail so quickly.
If you would be interested in giving Roy and Whoopee a loving forever home, please contact one of the following persons:
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Posted By Karen on January 19, 2010
When we returned home from the Melbourne Specialty, we were very sad to receive the news of the sudden passing of Kaarn – a young son of Magenta (aka Aust Ch Mzalia Time Warp) and Cheeky (aka Aust Grand Ch Baagna Alpha Cheek).
He was greatly loved and adored by his owners Phil and Marlena, and his passing has left a tremendous hole in their lives.
Our sincere condolences go out to Phil and Marlena, and we sincerely thank them for loving Kaarn so much and giving him a wonderful home during his short life.
A portrait of Kaarn taken just a few days before his sad passing. Thank you Phil and Marlena for sending this to us.
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Posted By Karen on January 18, 2010
Last weekend, we made the 1600km round trip to Melbourne for the Basenji Club of Victoria Specialty Show.
The judge of the Breed Classes was Mrs Barbara Binder (of Del Viento Borzoi, USA) and the judge of the Property Classes was Mr Tony Wills (of Rosiel Whippets, Victoria).
The best of our results were:
Our congratulations to all of the the winners.
After missing the NSW Specialty in October, it was great to catch up with everybody at the show, and see so many basenjis again in one place.
Hopefully we will see everyone again in NSW in October!
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Posted By Karen on December 6, 2009
If the news of Chief Red Cloud’s win yesterday at Stony Creek wasn’t enough, Smiling Hussy joined in the party with a gutsy win today at Murray Bridge.
Smiling Hussy (inside - ridden by Clare Lindop) battles out the finish with Adoptme Two at Murray Bridge
Hussy didn’t have the easiest of runs – she was 3-wide without cover all of the way, got to the lead halfway down the straight, and toughed it out to win in a photo finish by a short head.
Smiling Hussy's Official Photo Finish Photo (from the Racing SA Website)
She is a brave little horse and always tries her hardest. Her trainer Leon Macdonald said that he would love all his horses to try as hard as she does.
It was such a thrill to be on hand for Hussy’s first win, and it was wonderful for her to finally breakthrough, after a couple of very near misses earlier in the preparation.
I just wish my grandmother was still alive – she loved her races, had always wanted a racehorse of her own, and would have had a ball!
I have more photos from the day, and will post a message in my blog when I have had a chance to upload them.
Wow – what a weekend!
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Posted By Karen on December 5, 2009
Today I had my first success as a racehorse owner, when Chief Red Cloud won his first race – a 2100m Maiden at Stony Creek in Victoria.
He led all of the way to win by ½ a length.
It may have only been a country maiden, but it was still so exciting to finally have a winner!
Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed for Smiling Hussy at Murray Bridge tomorrow!
Chief Red Cloud at the Hancox Syndicate Day November 2008
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Posted By Karen on December 1, 2009
I have just added new functionality to mzalia.com.
Not sure of where to find what you are looking for – well, you can now go to our Search page, type in what you are looking for, and then click on the Submit button to display a list of matching pages.
At this stage only main pages on the site have been indexed, but over time the search facility will be expanded to include the Photo Albums and Galleries as well.
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Posted By Karen on October 11, 2009
We have just received some lovely news from Stan & Eileen Laycock of Eilsta Basenjis down in Tasmania.
After a lengthy break from the ring, their beautiful Best in Show winning girl Goldie aka Aus Ch Mzalia Private Benjamin) wins Bitch Challenge and Best of Breed at the Launceston Royal; Tasmania’s 2nd biggest show of the year. The Judge was Dr Jose Mendiola of the Philippines.
And keeping it in the family, Goldie’s daughter Meg (aka Eilsta Call Me in Stripes) was also Reserve Bitch.
The the following day at the Tasmanian Kennel Club Show, Goldie wins Best of Breed again, as well as Australian Bred in Group under Mrs Birgit Ferguson of South Australia.
Photo of Goldie from her Best in Show win in November 2005 (Pic from Stan & Eileen Laycock)
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Posted By Karen on October 11, 2009
Normally we are away in Sydney at the Basenji Specialty when the Southern Agricultural Society shows are held, so it was nice to be able to go to a venue that we haven’t been to before.
There were two shows, and our judges were Ms B Moore and Mrs Annabel Gunn – both of South Australia.
Keke won Dog Challenge and Best of Breed at both shows, with Marilyn again winning Bitch Challenge and Runner-up Best of Breed.
In the Baby Classes, Wil won Baby Puppy Dog at each show, with Hannah and Kehau sharing the wins in the Baby Bitch Classes. Wil went on to win Baby of Breed and then Baby in Group at both shows!
Wil really is becoming the little showman and is reminding me more and more of both his dad Keke, and his grand-dad, Ranger.
And Keke was on his best behaviour on the lead as well, so perhaps we may finally have is playing on the lead problem sorted!
All in all a good day!
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