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The
Miller's - Marietta, Georgia Mike, LoAnne & Michelle
Basenjis
of
Distinction
- Established 1997
Breeding for Health, Temperament & Quality |
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Basenjis Present and Past "Tate" CH Sienna's Klassic One Nyte Stand "Emmy" CH Sienna's Opening Nyte at Klassic "Trent" CH Sienna's Judgement Day "Lexi" CH Sienna's One Fine Day "Flynt" CH Sienna's Desert Oasis, FCh "Skye" CH Klassic
Sienna's Nyte Skye, FCh "Chance" Sienna's Living Daylights "Cassidy"
Sienna's
Desert Mirage, JC, FCh "Tanner"
Sienna's Desert Eagle "Boone"
CH Rikwen Ashanti Benin Boone
Breeder Referral Basenji Rescue Nationwide Available Rescues Basenji Links The Basenji Club of America
(BCOA) The AKC
Basenji Breed Standard "The Basenji" - Online Magazine The Basenji WebBasenji Explained on Wikipedia
Other Links of Interest InfoDog - (MBF, Inc) Dog Shows Drs. Foster's & Smith Pet Products Care-A-Lot Pet Supply Warehouse American Sighthound Field
Association West Coast Pet Supply Dogsey, The Site for Dog Lovers (Our Skye is pictured) |
At SIENNA BASENJIS our dogs compete in AKC conformation dog shows, ASFA and AKC Lure coursing events. They are first and foremost loving pets and part of our family. We are a Show Breeder whose primary objective is to breed for the improvement of our line, and "never" for financial gain. We breed a litter every 2 or 3 years, and puppies are only available occasionally. We health test for Fanconi, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, CERF & Hips. We DO NOT sell to brokers, pet shops or backyard breeders, and we reserve the right to refuse to sell to anyone for any reason. The SIENNA Basenji is an "all around hound" and are bred to be great companions for the show ring, the coursing field, or your best friend next to you on the couch.
LoAnne has held Board Positions in the following clubs:
"How Did We Decide on a
Basenji?" "The
Search for Our First Basenji" In 1997 "Boone", our
first basenji joined our family, CH Rikwen Ashanti
Benin Boone. Prior to this, LoAnne
researched several breeds that were appealing to
us. We defined the criteria that would
impact our decision (i.e. no long coated breeds,
shedding, doggy odor, hyper-active & yappy,
intelligent, obedient, etc.) How was this breed going to fit in with our lifestyle, living accommodations, and what were we prepared to give up for this dog? Bringing a dog into your life is a "big responsibility" and depending on the breed a 10-15 year commitment. We started our research after narrowing the list to 3 breeds. The research entailed attending local dog shows, observing the dogs, talking with the breeders about the dogs we were interested in, and reading all documentation that we could find on those breeds. Six months later, we decided the basenji was the breed for us. Our intention was not
to acquire a show dog as we were looking for a
pet. But, after attending several dog shows
and watching the competition, LoAnne decided that
this looked like "fun" and being a competitive
sport, was right up her alley. We came home
after watching the Basenjis at the Atlanta KC dog
show in September, 1996, and LoAnne announced that
she would like to have a show quality basenji to
compete at the dog shows. Michelle was 15 at
this time, and we thought it would be constructive
for her to become involved and travel with
her mom to the dog shows. The Basenji is NOT a breed
for everyone. They are very cute and
attractive with their short fine coats, perk
ears and curly tails. They are great
for people who have allergies to pet hair and
dander. But, if you are looking for
an obedient dog who will "listen" to your every
command, this is "not" the breed for
you. Basenjis are independent
thinkers and being "hounds" their prey drive is
exceptionally strong. The perfect
basenji owner must appreciate the nature of the
basenji and possess "a
wonderful
sense of humor".
How
to find the breed that will be compatible
with your family & lifestyle
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