Tamsala Basenjis
Where health testing and excellent temperament are of equal importance.
OUR BOYS - TURNIP
YULARA MUTUA (Imported Sweden)
YULARA MUTUA (Imp Sweden)
Sire : American Ch Reveille Tricycle Two
Dam : Swedish/Finnish Ch Yulara Itichika
Date of Birth : 29 November, 2008
HEALTH TESTING (So far)
Fanconi clear - both parents are clear
Eyes tested clear
Mia flew to America to bring Tricycle back to Sweden to be mated to her Chika.
When I heard of the mating, I knew a puppy from this combination HAD to find it's way to Tamsala.
He incorporates the best of both bloodlines -
with the coat, fine skin and wrinkle, angulation and movement that I really like.
Mia has done a wonderful job on raising Turnip.
He has been everywhere, and done everything, with lots of socialisation and companionship
which made his big trip "Down Under" at such a young age easy!!
21st March -Turnip on arrival at Spotswood Quarantine.
UPDATE 4TH MAY 2009
Turnip has had a busy time since he arrived at Kiewa.
He has met a large gathering of kangaroos ( what a funny way those animals move!!),
had his first obedience lesson with Scott Harris ( and a learning "Mum"),
played with lots of other dogs at his first two shows,
and met "Auntie" Mary - the boss at Tamsala - she has taught him how to go in and out the dog door,
how to sleep in bed with "Mum",
how to ignore all the other Basenjis (who are suffering from "green-eye" jealousy),
and how to scab anything edible from anyone silly enough to listen!!
At the moment he is sleeping beside me at the computer - in his dog bed.
Most obvious thing I have noticed (other than his dew claws - not taken off now in Sweden)
is that he doesn't feel the cold!!
All my other Basenjis are cuddled up in their polar fleece coats - and Turnip says
"Cold - this is cold? Get real!!"
Just you wait till it's 43C plus Turnip!!
Then it'll be a different story!!
UPDATE 1ST AUGUST, 2009
Mia's African Basenji Gali helped in the rearing of Turnip's litter.
It is interesting watching how he thinks things out,
his hunting ability (be it Bogong moths, frogs, crickets, or kangaroos (he wishes!!)
It is to be hoped that he doesn't feel the need to hunt snakes when the heat sets in-
because Auntie Jan will not be encouraging THAT one!!
His obedience classes are progressing very successfully -
with the occasional Basenji "oops"!
He is now up to Intermediate Class - loves Clicker Training,
and is VERY good at solving problems.
He does find dog shows BORING - just like Auntie Jan!!
But we will force ourselves to do the "show" thing!
He has decided that his thick winter coat (which he arrived in) is no longer necessary
and has decided to get rid of it (in the middle of our winter!)
At long last I may get some photos!
RESULTS FOR MURRAY VALLEY KENNEL CLUB SHOWS
Friday 7th August
Turnip Dog Challenge, Best of Breed and Minor Puppy in Group
Saturday 8th August
Turnip Dog Challenge and Runner Up Best of Breed
Sunday 9th August
Turnip Dog Challenge and Best of Breed
That's 30 points towards his Australian Championship.
Good stuff, Turnip!!
Now - all he has to do is lose the rest of his winter coat -
and find some Aussie sunshine to get rid of that "winter nose"!!
UPDATE ON TURNIP 26th DECEMBER, 2009
On 28th November Turnip turned one year old.
His coat has finally decided to move,
and his colour will be an extremely rich red when it is finished.
In spite of the sunshine, his nose is still refusing to completely colour up,
but I live in hope! (He doesn't care!!)
On 26th December, we took some photos
to show how he has developed into a strong, handsome young man.
Turnip will continue with his Agility and Obedience in the New Year,
and finish his Championship title.
WE are going to be rather busy.
APRIL 2010
Turnip was photographed at the 2 Myrtleford Shows where he won
Best Junior in Group
both days.
Photos by Biju Photography
Turnip on the move at Deniliquin Show April 2010
