Coco is our beautiful little butterfly as she flitters around all day long in the garden, playing and chasing anything and everything that moves. She also delights in jumping or climbing our internal fences. She loves running & playing & is David's constant companion whenever he's working in the garden. He calls her his little 'worker dog'. At night she sits in the kitchen watching me working and falls asleep while sitting up with her head dropping down constantly. She's a very amusing girl!
Coco earned the title of Australian Champion with multi BOB, RUBOB, Class in Group and Class in Show awards.
Coco has a lovely feminine head with the desirable "diamond wrinkle", a good coat, good length & set on of neck, good feet, good tail set & shelf & fantastic reach & drive. When Coco is moving around the ring (or even just the backyard) she looks as if she owns the place, full of attitude and courage; nothing fazes her. In reality though she is really a bit of a marshmallow and just loves her cuddles & home comforts.
5 years old
Coco's favorite hobbies
Running fast
Jumping
Playing
Laying on top of people
Hunting
Critique from Dr.R.James (U.K)- NSW Specialty Oct.8th 2005
RESERVE BITCH CC(BB-2) - BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOWBreed Entry 137
Australian Bred Bitch (13 entries)
1st. Ch Afrikenji Sahara Gold (Veless)
Very typey red and white with outstanding head properties and a super outline with the correct height to length proportions. Very aristocratic with gazelle–like grace and refinement and excellent carriage and style on the move. Being hypercritical I would have preferred a better fill of fore chest but nonetheless very happy to award her the Res. CC.
Above 2 photos from Coco winning Reserve Bitch CC(BB-2) at NSW Specialty 2005
RUISS Ch Nonaym Ultra Unique & Ch Afrikenji Sahara Gold
Critique from P.Singleton (Jethard Basenjis U.K) BCONSW Specialty 2002
2nd Place Intermediate Bitch Class - 10 Bitches in Class
"2nd, Veless' Ch Afrikenji Sahara Gold. Slightly more elegant than the winner. Moved out well to gain this place."
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS: 700+
2008 Vic. Basenji Specialty - Best Veteran Bitch 7-10 years
2007 Basenji [Op] Specialty - 2nd Open Bitch & Best Veteran In Show -Mr A Burt
2006 Basenji Spec [Op] 2nd Open Bitch
Basenji Specialty- 2005 [Op] -1st Open Bitch
Basenji NSW Specialty 2005 Coco wins the large Class of 13 & goes on to win RESERVE BITCH CC (BB-2) & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW at 5.5 years of age
BCOV- Specialty, 2005...Best State Bred Bitch - Mrs E.Jackson (Debrak Basenjis W.A)
'Best Owner / Bred & Handled' In Show - Mrs D.Duffin of Makuba Basenjis-
RUNNER UP IN SHOW - BCOV [Op] Show 2004
2004 Royal Melbourne Show ..Reserve Challenge Bitch (BB-2)
RUNNER UP IN SHOW & BEST OPPOSITE SEX IN SHOW BCOV [Op] Specialty 2003
2003 Basenji -NSW Specialty.. 3rd Open Bitch
2002 Basenji NSW Specialty.. 2nd Intermediate Bitch
BCOV - Specialty 2001.. 2nd Junior Bitch & Best Headed Bitch (litter brother Tigga was 'Best Headed' Dog)
2001 BCOV Specialty.. 'Best Limit In Show'
Numerous BOB awards
Numerous Class in Group & In Show Awards
Coco's only litter in 2006 has produced typey beautifully moving puppies & Tanji in Italy is already a BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW winner as well as a Multiple Class In Show winner.
Photo:Annette
Coco surveying her realm at her new home with Annette.
Coco is now enjoying retirement from the showring & is living the life of luxury with Annette. Thankyou Annette for giving our beautiful girl the dream home that she deserves.
Coco will be holidaying with us for a few months every year while Annette travels overseas.
Photo:Annette
Coco in Annettes bed
Coco at 5 yrs
- Whelped- 10/7/2000
-Strip tested - negative at 7+years
-AVA / ANKC Hip Score: 1:2 (OFA Excellent)
-Thyroid levels: Normal
-TGaa negative
- Eyes; minor ppm remnants, Normal Optic Nerves
-DNA profiled
-Coco is 16.5 inches at the withers
PEDIGREE
