Carried on by Betsy Polglase, when she was editor of B.C.O.A. Bulletin Board Newsletter (11/15/96).
Additions from Donna Smith and Betsy Polglase printed in the 8/31/96 B.C.O.A. Bulletin Board Newsletter.
Further additions contributed by: Noel Baaser, Germany; Peter Batterbee, U.K.; Gwen Brown, U.S.A.; Charles Bruton, U.S.A., Dorothy Collette, U.S.A.; Maria Cotter, U.S.A.; Laura Endley, U.S.A.; Donna Falk, U.S.A.; Anne Graves, U.S.A.; Georgia Henry, U.S.A.; Chris Hartley & Larry Cooper, U.S.A.; Susan Hayek, U.S.A.; Lauris Hunt, Australia; Karen Hyland, Australia; Carrie Jones, U.S.A.; James Johannes, U.S.A.; Lucie Junova, Czech Republic; Susan Kamen Marsicano, U.S.A.; Mary Lou Kenworthy, U.S.A.; Marianne Klinkowski, U.S.A.; Marie Knight, S.A.; Kevin & Therese Leimback, U.S.A.; Anne Lindeberg, Norway; Mark Meister, U.S.A.; May Mills & Les Harris, U.K.; Chey Miller, U.S.A.; Andie Paysinger, U.S.A.; Vickie Perrine, U.S.A.; Jena Pinkham, U.S.A; Wanda Pooley, U.S.A.; Betsy Polglase, U.S.A.; Mike Ramsay, U.K.; Dan Ryno, U.S.A.; Jackie Sieg, U.S.A.; Sally-Ann Smith, U.S.A.; Linda Stilwell, U.S.A.; Carolyn Stoffel, U.S.A.; Beth Straub, U.S.A.; Al and Sue Swapp, U.S.A.; Sally Wallis, U.K.; Mary Webber, U.S.A.; Burt Weedon, U.K.; Laura Whitney , U.S.A.; Jane L. Williams, U.S.A.; Lynn Wilson, U.S.A.; Cathy Woade, U.S.A.; Malcolm Woade, U.S.A.; Marcia Woodard, U.S.A.; Catherine Wright, U.K.; Pia Wright, Denmark
Many secondhand books can be traced via john.cocking@virgin.net
BASENJI BOOKS, HARD COVER/SOFT COVER/BOOKLETS:
AFRICAN STOCK PROJECT, compiled by Susan Coe and sponsored by the Basenji
Club of America. This invaluable loose-leafed book was first published in September
1998 and is a on-going project. Additions are made and updates are available
annually as new data and new photographs come to light. Each page is dated so
that new and old can be recognized easily.
Details available from Linda Siekert
sinbaje@comcast.net
The African Stock Project
c/o Linda Siekert
6800 N Montezuma Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718-2432
Also on offer is a CD of the website. The CD contains better quality video
than on the web and can be used by a Windows or Macintosh PC having MS Internet
Explorer or Netscape browser version 4 or higher installed. Quicktime installer
is included to view the videos.
Price for the book and CD covers postage and handling. Make checks or money
orders payable to the BCOA in U.S. funds only.
To order a printed copy of the 2005 African Stock Project Book which contains
the Imports and the 1990 Foundation Stock Descendants (photos are black and
white) send:
· $24 for the entire report in a binder
· $20 for a update of the 1990 registered dogs & Avongara descendants
section for those who not updated prior to January 2005
· $14 for a update of the 1990 registered dogs & Avongara descendants
section for those having the December 2004 update
To order a Compact Disk which contains the Project website (CD contains better
quality video than on the web) send:
· $8 for a CD
CD can be used by a Windows or Macintosh PC having MS Internet Explorer or Netscape
browser version 4 or higher installed. Quicktime installer is included to view
the videos.
Price covers postage and handling. Make checks or money orders payable to the BCOA in U.S. funds only. Foreign orders please mail or email Linda Siekert sinbaje@comcast.net for prices.
The BCOA African Project also has information on this book at: http://basenji.org/african/intro.htm#order
AT HOME WITH BASENJIS - Revised and published by the Basenji Club of
South-eastern Wisconsin. Paperback only. A comprehensive book that covers many
aspects of Basenji ownership. This latest revision contains updated photographs,
new and expanded topics, including items on history, traits, training and care.
$7 a copy (U.S.). Quantities of four or more are available to breeders and rescue
groups @ $4.50 each (U.S.) Cheques should be payable to BCOSW.
Mail to BCOSW, 278 W. Washington, Poynette, WI 53955, U.S.A. Or use the order
form on our website: http://www.bcosw.org
AUGUST MAGIC A novel (ISBN: 0-9658488-4-1), by Veronica Anne Starbuck. The author is an avid Basenji fancier who actively supports Basenji rescue and adoption. In her book she uses powerful fiction to explore the unconditional love of a dog. A must for all who appreciate our unique Breed. The second paperback edition was published in September, 2001 by Windigo Harbor Media, P.O. Box 182397, Shelby Twp., MI 48318-2397 U.S.A. It can be ordered for $14.95 U.S. (plus shipping and handling) from http://www.WindigoHarborMedia.com.
THE BARKLESS DOG by B. Bickering, Jr. and R. J. Brach, Exposition-Banner Publications, 1962. Library of Congress card # 62 1952D
THE BASENJI by Robert Vavra. Privately published by author.
BASENJI, DOG FROM THE PAST by Forrest Bryant Johnson. Limited edition (privately published 1971, 1978) Reprinted 1993--available at a cost of $19.00 from A Thousand Autumns Press, 760 Hermosa Palms Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 98123, U.S.A.
BASENJI written in Spanish by Menchu Gutierrez. Price about $46 including postage. http://libros.netstoreusa.com/0110/9788/9788426449184.shtml
BASENJI by Juliette Cunliffe. ISBN 1-903098-97-1 with additional Code 09518. Published by Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH4 3YX. At the moment it is subject to a price reduction on the W.H. Smith website but the cover price is £12.99. This hard-back book is packed with excellent colour photos and drawings galore all printed on decent quality glossy paper. It covers just about everything you need to know about the history & characteristics of the Breed, taking in Puppies, Everyday Care, Training, Health & Showing on the way.
BASENJIS - FAVOURITES AMONG PHARAOHS AND HUNTERS IN THE JUNGLE is, for the moment in Swedish only. It is by Helena Strombert who has been enjoying a love-affair with Basenjis for many years, and well-known judge Ing-Marie Hagelin and contains many wonderful photographs. I am sure the text is just as interesting and look forward to reading it in translation shortly. It will be available from Helena Strombert, Norrby Tradgard, S-595 54 MJOLBY, Sweden (Tel: +46 142-12798) for £7.00. US prices to follow.
BASENJI FEVER by A.C. Dehass, published in 1980 by Arthur H. Stockwell Limited. This is a small paperback book of poems.
A BASENJI FOR ME by Mirrie Cardew, © 1979 & 1986 by Mirrie St. Erme Cardew, published by Midland Counties Publications, 24 the Hollow, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7NA, U.K.
THE BASENJI - A HANDBOOK Issued in 1958 by the Basenji Owners & Breeders Association.
THE BASENJI ILLUSTRATED by Robert W. Cole, ©1978, privately published by Robert Cole, 1336 Lexington St., Ottawa, K2C 1R9, Ontario, Canada.
THE BASENJI IN NEW SOUTH WALES 1968-1993 (History of the Basenji Club of New South Wales, Australia--25th anniversary publication), various authors, published by the Basenji Club of New South Wales, 1993.
BASENJIS - LOVE LAUGHTER AND TEARS by Ann Cooper. This is a light spiralled book of poems about Basenjis the Author has known over many years. Published privately and available from Ann Cooper, 18 Woodend, Deep Cut, Camberley, Surrey, England.
THE BASENJI, OUT OF AFRICA TO YOU by Susan Coe, Doral Publishing, 1990.
THE BASENJI, OUT OF AFRICA TO YOU - A NEW LOOK by Susan Coe, Doral Publishing, 8560 SW Salish Lane, Suite 300, Wilsonville, OR 97070-9612, U.S.A., published 1994. Order through book stores or directly from publisher. Call toll free (800) 633-5385 or FAX (508) 682-2648.
BASENJI CLUB OF AMERICA YEARBOOK - 1965 Compiled by Shirley Chambers, produced by John J. Brocato. Cover sketch by A. Carlyle Davies
BASENJI KLUB DEUTSCHLAND - 1977-1997. Twenty years of Basenjis in Germany are celebrated in a new book, published by the Klub and edited by Uschi Grewe to coincide with the recent 20th Anniversary Championship Show.
BASENJI OWNER'S MANUAL (47 page spriral bound manual published by Evergreen
Basenji Club Members & friends of Basenjis, 1996 revision.). To order, send
$10 (U.S.) postage to: Evergreen Basenji Club, Inc. 325 S. Washington Ave #213
Kent, WA 98032, U.S.A.
There is a web page for the EBC Basenji manual at: http://basenji.org/ebc/manual.htm
BASENJI OWNERS & BREEDERS ASSOCIATION HANDBOOK 1995-1996 Published by BOBA, March 1997.
BASENJI OWNERS & BREEDERS ASSOCIATION HANDBOOK 1997-1998. Published by BOBA, March 1999.
BASENJI OWNERS & BREEDERS ASSOCIATION HANDBOOK 1999-2003. Published by BOBA, March 2004.
THE BASENJI STACKED AND MOVING by Robert Cole. An illustrated explanation of the 1954 breed standard. Available from Doral Publishing, 8560 S.W. Salish Lane, Suite 300, Wilsonville, OR 97070-9612, U.S.A. Call TOLL FREE (800) 633-5385 or FAX (503) 682-2648.
BASENJIS by Jack Shafer & Bob Mankey, T.F.H. Publications, Inc., 1990.
BASENJIS CHARTED FOR COUNTED CROSS-STITCH, 1987, published privately by Carmella Troisi-Hoerr, 515 E Carefree Hwy - PMB 925 Phoenix, AZ 85085 U.S.A., telephone: (602) 206-4485.
BASENJIS, THE BARKLESS DOG by Veronica Tudor-Williams (the red book) (1946) pub. by James Heap.
BASENJIS, THE BARKLESS DOG by Veronica Tudor-Williams (the blue book) (©1946 first edition, 1954--2nd edition), Watmoughs Limited, Idle, Bradford & London. (Second edition is revised with different photographs.)
THE BASENJI YEARBOOK 1992 published by the Northern Basenji Society, England.
BASENJIS, THE BARKLESS DOG by Veronica Tudor-Williams, (the rust book) (1976) published by David & Carles.
"BINTI, ADVENTURES WITH A BASENJI" by Catherine Ritlaw.
CALL OF THE MARSH by Jill Wylie, Rhodesian Publishing Co., 1979. Also in paperback, out of print.
CANDLE, A STORY OF LOVE AND FAITH by Sally Ann Smith. A colorfully illustrated Christmas fable. Available from Doral Publishing, 8560 SW Salish Lane, Suite 300, Wilsonville, OR 97070-9612, U.S.A. Call TOLL FREE (800) 635-5385 or FAX (503) 682-2648.
CANIS BASENJI by Robert Vavra. THE cartoon book about life with Basenjis. $13.00 includes postage. Checks payable to B.C.O.A.; order from Loretta Kelly, 8800 Ridgehill Dr., Austin, TX 78759, U.S.A. (allow six weeks for delivery).
A CHRISTMAS FABLE by Andie Paysinger, 1989. Available from author, 45800 Challenger Way, Space 239, Lancaster, CA 93535-1437, U.S.A., (805) 945-7703, Email: asenji@THEMALL.NET
COLLECTED KONA : BRIEF TAKE ON A BASENJI A collection of Marcia Woodard's writings in the AKC Gazette featuring her dog, Kona. With full-color photographs. Available on Amazon of from Marcia marcia@barkless.com
THE COMPLETE BASENJI by Elspet Ford, Howell Book House, New York, U.S.A., published 1993. (Also published by Maxwell MacMillan Canada, Inc., Don Mills, Ontario, Canada, and Ringpress Books).
CURLY TAILS AND OTHER BASENJI NONSENSE, Susan Coe
A DINGO IN THE FAMILY, by Gill Rhyorchuk. Published by Inkata Press Pty Ltd, 1980. ISBN 0 909605 19 x 0 909605 20 3 (paperback). Gill has had the privilege of owning both Basenjis and Dingoes as well as a Basenji-X and this book talks about her experiences with both breeds and discusses the differences and the similarities between them.
THE DOG WITH BAD NAME by K. D. Nason
THE DOGS OF OUR LIVES compiled by Louise Goodyear Murray, a Birch Lane Press Book published by Carol Publishing Group ISBN 1-55972-289-4, contains, according to the dustcover, "Heartwarming Reminiscences of Canine Companions." Included are three stories by Sally Ann Smith, "The Chance of a Lifetime", "The Legend of the Littlest Basenji" and "The Dog at Night". This last title is a wonderful poem from which Sally has taken her tagline..."Truth can lurk just out of sight. And only the nose can see at night."
FULA, BASENJI FROM THE JUNGLE by Veronica Tudor-Williams. The story of the 1959 search for Basenji puppies in the South Sudan. $19.50 includes shipping in the U.S.A. All profits from this book donated to charity at request of Veronica Tudor-Williams. Available from Susan Coe, publisher; 789 Linton Hill Road, Newtown, PA 18940, U.S.A., telephone (215) 680-8254.
HEART OF THE SAVANNAH (ISBN 0-9658488-3-3), by Veronica Anne Starbuck, is the "prequel" to the highly acclaimed novel and new Basenji classic "August Magic." Stolen from her village as a young puppy, Savannah finds herself thousands of miles away, living with a fisherman and his family on the small barrier island of Hatteras, just off the North Carolina coast. Ms. Starbuck shows she can capture the spirit of this ancient breed and spin a tale to exercise the emotions. This 262-page paperback book is published by Windigo Harbor Media, P.O. Box 182397, Shelby Twp., MI 48318-2397 U.S.A. It can be ordered for $12.95 U.S. (plus shipping and handling) from http://www.WindigoHarborMedia.com.
GOODBYE MY LADY by James Street, ©1941 published by Peoples Book Club and J. B. Lippincott Co., 1954.
HOW TO RAISE AND TRAIN A BASENJI by Jack Shafer and Bob Mankey, THF Publications and Crown Publications, 1966. (has been re-released several times and is usually available in pet stores.)
JUNGLE FOR SALE by Henry Trefflich. Published by Hawthorn Books, Inc., New York. Library of Congress Catalogue Card Number: 67-24653. This book is by the person who imported Kindu and Kasenji. It contains a section on Basenjis.
KIFRI THE DOG THAT CHOSE TO LIVE WITH MAN by Nick Korolev. This is a story about a Bushman youth in Pre-Historic Africa dreaming of taming a wild dog to help his clan not lose their game.
LIVING WITH BASENJIS (published by the Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin). (See AT HOME WITH BASENJIS)
MAGNOLIA BASENJI CLUB HANDBOOK, 1971, out of print.
THE NEW KNOWLEDGE OF DOG BEHAVIOR by Clarence Pfaffenberger. Published in 1963 by Hardback Howell Books. Clarence Pfaffenberger was a member of the Board of Directors of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Inc., of San Rafael, CA. The book is based on the research carried out by the Author and by Dr J. Paul Scott and includes photos of Basenjis and Basenji/Cocker crosses - called "Hybasco" (Hybrid Basenji-Cocker Spaniel) and "Cobasco" (Hybrid Hybasco-Cocker Spaniel).
A Complete Pet Owner's Manual - BASENJIS by Mary Lou Kenworthy. Published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. Part of Barron's Educational Series on dogs, this will be available from April 2006. A great book for anyone contemplating getting a Basenji. It will either turn them off of the breed or, if they are brave, it will help them cope with a basenji. Some people already familiar with the breed will probably learn something too. It's a great book at a great price and just full of wonderful pictures. It will be a good book to give along with puppies.
QTUTU FOLLOWS THROUGH - TALES OF AN AFRICAN BASENJI by Cynthia Slater. Published by Authorhouse in February 2008. ISBN-13 9781434336026. Available new from Barnes & Nobles' website. $10.49 + postage & packing. According to the synopsis "it will enchant young readers and amuse parents and teachers who read to them." Grades five - seven
RECIPES FOR RESCUE. This book was compiled and edited by Sally Wallis and is sold exclusively in aid of Basenji Rescue. It contains over 60 pages of recipes kindly donated by Basenji owners from a dozen countries, divided into nine sections and illustrated with (also donated) photographs of Basenjis doing their natural 'thing'. Orders may be sent to me direct - Sally Wallis : zandebasenjis@btopenworld.com. The book costs £7.50 - or US$12.00, plus overseas postage which differs according to the number of copies ordered but is now available. Email for details
"A REVIEW OF THE BASENJI CLUB OF AMERICA BASENJI STANDARD" (Editing and layout by Susan Coe and Sandra Bridges), January, 1991. Slick, 12-page fold-out brochure of the 1990 official Basenji Club of America Basenji standard with comments. One through 19 copies--$2.00 each; 20 or more--$1.00 each. Prices include postage. Make checks payable to B.C.O.A. and order from Margaret Grundman, 7800 NW 14th St., Ocala, Florida 34482-4448.
ROU'S TIPS FOR BASENJI by Pamela Kennedy, illustrated by her 7.5 year old daughter Sophie with wonderful whimsical drawings and photos inserted by Pamela's husband, is written from Rou's point of view. She gives tips on every day living - dinner always taste better after killing a stuffed toy, tongue-drying your human children after a bath, and a popular page regarding doggy TV which is actually a French door off their kitchen where she watches birds and squirrels. Priced at $13,00 of which $1,00 is donated to Sophie's school, this 'must have' Basenji book can be purchased via the website at www.roudog.com
THE SECONDHAND BASENJI HANDBOOK (ISBN 0-9658488-1-7), by P. J. Cotter and M. Cotter is a comprehensive guide (280 pages w/photographs) dedicated to making the adoption of a "rescued" Basenji a success. Quantity discounts are available to rescue groups and breed clubs that support Basenji Rescue. The second edition was published in 1999 by Windigo Harbor Media, P.O. Box 182397, Shelby Twp., MI 48318-2397 U.S.A. It can be ordered for $12.00 U.S. (plus shipping and handling) from http://www.WindigoHarborMedia.com.
SO YOU WANT TO... "Breed Your Basenji" (©1996), "Buy a Basenji," "Course Your Basenji," "Enjoy your Basenji," privately published by Mary Lou Kenworthy, 398 Mountain Oak Trail, Jasper, GA 3014 USA telephone 770-894-5527.
THE STORY OF TONGDAENG By His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. ISBN 974-272-626-4. Published in Thailand by Amarin Printing & Publishing Company Limited. This enchanting book - left page English, right Thai - illustrated with photos of the King with his dogs, chronicles the finding of Tongdaeng, a Basenji look-alike, her litter to a pedigree Basenji, life at the Palace and on the beach.
TIPS ON RAISING YOUR BASENJI by Betsy Polglase ©1995. Privately published by Betsy Polglase, 341 N. Billerica Rd., Tewksbury, MA 01876, U.S.A., $8 postpaid. Telephone & FAX: (508) 458-8108 Email : BPolglase@comcast.net
UNDERSTANDING THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF GENETICS by Mary Lou Mary Lou Kenworthy, and available from the Author. Mary Lou Kenworthy, 398 Mountain Oak Trail, Jasper, GA 3014 U.S.A., telephone 770-894-5527.
WALK MY WAY by Paige Dixon. Athenaeum Press, 1980. Fiction, age group grades 7-9. This is the story of "Kitty", a 14 year old girl hiking into the wilderness of New Hampshire in the way to her aunt's house in Maine. She's joined by a Basenji who was lost in a car accident, and later by an elderly man and his young grandson also walking to Maine. Many adventures, much growing-up, etc. It's a nice story in general, and the Basenji is a fairly strong character. The descriptions of his behaviour and traits are charming and accurate - the author obviously knew a Basenji well.
WHERE HAVE ALL THE OLD DOGS GONE by Carmella Troisi-Hoerr, Mary Lou Kenworthy & Karen Butler (a few copies available, but no longer in print. Write to Carmella Troisi-Hoerr, 515 E Carefree Hwy - PMB 925 Phoenix, AZ 85085 U.S.A., telephone: (602) 206-4485.
WHY A BASENJI by Ron Thackerah, English Publications.
YODELS, WAILS AND BASENJI TAILS Edited by Angela Anderson and Pam Maremont, 1998. This compilation of Basenji stories results from a suggestion of Lyn Detjens. Proceeds are to be used to fund Basenji rescue and contributions for a second edition are solicited. Price is $8.50-- plus book-rate postage as follows: 1 or 2 books - $1.24; 3 books - $1.74 and 5 books - $4.00. Larger orders accepted. Checks or money orders to Pam Maremont, 4226 N. Hamlin, Chicago, IL 60618.
YOUR BASENJI by Evelyn Green. Denlinger's Publishing, Ltd., P.O. Box 76, Fairfax, VA 22030, U.S.A., 1976. Can be ordered through most book stores. Cost approximately $13.00 + shipping and handling.
YOUR BASENJI PUPPY by Marie Steele and Barbara Field.
ZENDE A DOG OF A VERY SPECIAL BREED - published privately by Margaret Christy Davies of the well-known 'Azenda' Affix. The six stories were published in "The Basenji" magazine in 1968/69.
BASENJI PEDIGREE BOOKS:
THE BASENJI (A'ASIA) 1947-1976 -- published by the Basenji Hound Club of New South Wales, Australia, and the Basenji Club of Victoria, Australia.
THE BASENJI (A'ASIA) 1976-1981 -- published by the Basenji Hound Club of New South Wales.
THE BASENJI (A'ASIA) 1981-1989 -- published by the Basenji Hound Club of New South Wales.
BASENJI CHAMPIONS, 1937-1977-- English Kennel Club Registered 1--131, Edited by Jayne Wilson-Stringer & Elspet Ford, Theddlethorpe All Saints, Lincs., England. Published March, 1978.
BASENJI CHAMPIONS, 1978-1989 -- English Kennel Club Registered 131--201, Edited by Jayne Wilson-Stringer, Theddlethorpe All Saints, Lincs., England. Published April 1990.
BASENJI CHAMPIONS, 1990-1996 -- English Kennel Club Registered 131--201, Edited by Jayne Wilson-Stringer, Theddlethorpe All Saints, Lincs., England. Published June 1997, this latest of Jayne's books contains some colour photographs and continues her historical record of Basenjis Champions in Britain.
BASENJI CHAMPIONS, 1997 - 2012 - English Kennel Club Registered during the past 15 years. Published by the Basenji Club of Great Britain, this book covers the years from 1997 to the present day and follows the tradition of Jayne Wilson-Stringer’s Champion books.
This edition is in full colour with photos of every Champion finished in the past 15 years (62 pages) and includes an Illustrated Review of those years by Simon Parsons.
It is obtainable from Mrs Frances Dodd, 7 Sarahs Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5PA for £15.00 plus £2.00 UK postage. Overseas sales and for airmail postage rates contact the BCGB Chairman, BCGB Chairman
BASENJIS - Champion & Titled Dogs in Germany - by Noel Baaser, Mutabaruga Basenjis. This exciting new Breed record contains over 50 colour photos with 3 generation pedigrees of successful German bred and imported dogs. The books comes as a loose-leaved binder, similar to The African Stock Project, and there will be regular updates. At DM35,00 plus p&p, this is essential to any well-stocked Basenji library ! You can order direct from Noel by email sportartikel@allzweck.do
BASENJI CHAMPIONS of SWEDEN, 1951-1996 -- Edited by Mia Lowbeer and Lotten Fornell and available from Lotten Eriksson. Email to triads@mailbox.swipnet.se.
BASENJI CHAMPIONS, 1945 - 1981 (Book 1) - compiled by Jan Linzy Freund & originally published by Camino E. E & B. company of Camino, Ca. The book is copyright 1982 but was probably printed in 1986. Errors carefully checked by Jan Bruner were never amended. Currently published by Barnes & Nobles and costing $36.95. Reader's Advantage Price: $35.10, and books will be shipped within 24 hours. Same Day Delivery in Manhattan. URL is Barnes & NobleBASENJI CHAMPIONS, 1982-1986 (Book 2) - published in 1988 by Camino
E. E. & B. company. No author listed although thanks are expressed to Jan Bruner.
$28.95. Reader's Advantage Price: $27.50. In stock. URL is Barnes
& Noble
BASENJIS IN AUSTRALASIA published by the Basenji Club of New South Wales, Inc. Complete to 2001
BASENJIS I DANMARK This valuable book, detailing pedigrees of Basenjis
imported into or bred in Denmark, is illustrated with photos and has been complied,
edited & designed by Pia Wright (Kennel Fallohide). Photos included show all
aspects of Basenjis at rest, at play, showing - even their dislikes are depicted.
The book is loose-leaved, printed by Finn Skaaning. Price is DKK 250.- plus
p&p " (overseas approx. DKK 120.-, as the book weighs 2,488 kg).
You can see the book and read about it on Pia's
website and order it direct from Pia - fallohide@tdcadsl.dk
FINNISH CHAMPION/PEDIGREE BOOK, compiled by the Finnish Basenji Club, 2004. For more information - contact Anna Paasivuori . She is responsible for Finnish Basenji Club's accessories
NORSK BASENJIKLUBB Handbok I 1951 - 2001 by Anne Lindeberg. ISBN 82-300-0001-8.
This is a 'must' for collectors of Basenji books. Its a complete encyclopaedia
of Basenjis in Norway over the past 50 years with pedigrees, Rolls of Honour,
details of imported Basenjis, photos and a history based on anecdotes. The book
costs NOK 270,- Postage to USA NOK 150,- and to UK NOK 100,-. Approximate rates
of change - US$1 = 8 NOK, and £1 = 11.5 NOK.
Order direct from Anne - basenji@online.no
Payment should be made to the Norwegian Basenji Club at the following address:
NBK c/o S. Johannessen, Fagerlivn. 3, N-1605 Fredrikstad, NORWAY. Bank - Gjensidige
Nor. Account no. 16380124487 or you can send a bank cheque. Payment in NOK (Norwegian
Kronor) only.
THE YEARS OF THE AMERICAN BASENJI originally complied by Susan Coe, Melody Russell . Later L. Jane Williams was a welcome addition to the team. Current editors are Wanda Pooley and Beth Straub. This is a historic Basenji pedigree book, including over 4,000 American titled Basenjis from the first American Basenjis through the current times. The five, 7-ring binder set is $450.00 US; Books and yearly supplements may be sold separately. Visit the website at www.yearsambasenji.com Make checks payable to Years of the American Basenji and mail to Wanda Pooley, 8050 Old River Road, Rockford, IL 61103-8736. Phone contact: Wanda - 815-282-2584; Beth - 763-295-4354.
THE YEARS OF THE AMERICAN BASENJI - Book One has been revised and correct
by Wanda Pooley & Beth Straub. New, better quality, photos have been used where
the original ones fell short of modern techno-standards. Available from 11th
April, 2003, the price is $75 with a binder and $60 for pages only. Postage
and packing can be assessed once the Book is available but you can find full
details and an order form on the 'Years' site - www.yearsambasenji.com
It is still not too late to sponsor a dog or get your own Champions into the
2003 Supplement
BASENJIS MENTIONED IN BOOKS, MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS AND RESEARCH:
A DOGS LIFE--LIFE MAGAZINE (Basenji pictured with fan).
THE AFRICAN GIANT by Stuart Cloete (mentions Basenjis).
ALL ABOUT DOGS by Carol Burger, 1962.
ALL COLOUR BOOK OF DOGS by Wendy Boorer. Published by Octopus Books Limited, London, England, in 1975. Featuring a photos of a red/white and a black/white Basenji. I have an idea they are Horsleys but amn't certain.
AMONG CONGO PYGMIES, by Paul Schebesta, published by Hutchinson & Co., 1993.
ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE BASENJIS, by Captain F. B. Johnson, 1971.
ANIMALS OF EAST AFRICA, by Louis B. Leakey, 1969.
THE BARKLESS DOGS OF AFRICA, by Barbara Eastwood Breed spotlight July 1994 issue of Dog World. "An ancient breed native to central Africa, Basenjis have long been highly prized for their intelligence, speed, hunting ability and silence. This has a stunning picture of Bounder as a pup. (Ch Blucrest Bound for Reveille).
THE BARKLESS DOGS OF CENTRAL AFRICA, Article by Veronica Tudor Williams in the Journal of the Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire. New Series. (1946) Part LIV. Dec. Hertford..THE BARKLESS DOG OF THE CONGO by Olivia Burn. An article from June 1937
American Kennel Club Gazette about the history of the Basenji dog. Many black
and white photographs illustrate the text. This is the original article, not
a reprint. In a mylar sleeve. (Keywords: dog, basenji) The price of the book
is US$ 15.00. Please reference the seller's book # ABE-181433818 when ordering.
The seller is Dog Ink, 46 Cooper Lane , Larchmont, NY, U.S.A., 10538. dogink@aol.com
Tel: 914 834 9029 Fax: 914 834 9029.
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THE BASENJI REVELATION by Simon Cleveland. ISBN 1411612507. Published by Lulu Press, Incorporated in September 2004 and available from the Barnes & Noble site in paperback @ $12.98. Sam, a weapons analyst is battling a recurrent nightmare and an obsession with his Basenji dog. Readers are taken on a scary trip from Egypt's Valley of the Kings to the jungles of Gabon.
BASIC COLORED PENCIL TECHNIQUES, by Bet Borgeson. Opposite the title page there is a picture called "Travelers", showing 2 tri-coloured Basenjis on a trail in a wooded area. Published by North Light Books, Cincinnati, Ohio. ISBN 0891347364. Price 17.99 (U.S.), 25.99 (Canada), 11.99 (UK).
BREED PROFILE, "Out of Africa," Dog Fancy, June, 1991 by Sally Ann Smith.
CASSIE'S BOOMERANG PUPS, by Sally Ann Smith. July 1994 issue of Dog World. "Labrador bids a happy adieu to three rambunctious Basenji pups, but when their new homes don't turn out as expected, she welcomes them back with open paws."
CHAD, by Stephen A. Tring (children's' fiction) by Stephen A. Tring, Reindeer Books, 1966.
CHARTED EGYPTIAN DESIGNS, a Dover publication (has stylized Basenji).
CHILDREN OF THE FOREST - Life with the Mbuti Pygmies by Kevin Duffy. Published 1984 by Robert Hale, Limited, London ISBN 0-7090-2559-9 From the jacket: "Kevin Duffy climaxed more than twenty years as a student of African native languages and customs with a unique solitary visit to the Mbuti Pygmies. Culturally the purest group of Pygmy huntrs and gatherers in the world, the Mbuti live in the Ituri Forest of equatorial Africa." There isn't much about dogs in this book, However, on p.88 there is a mention of the two dogs of the village he stayed in
CLAUD COCKBURN SUMS UP, ISBN # 0 7043 3468 2, Publisher: Quartet Books of London, Melbourne & New York. (Reference to Basenji Mother of 'em all, Amataganzig.)
THE COPPER PEACOCK, a collection of short stories by Ruth Rendell, features a short story called 'Paperwork' which mentions Basenjis significantly and very positively.
COMIC BOOK: Tarzan of the Apes, September, 1970, Western Publishing Co.,Inc. Poughkeepsie, New York #10012-009. This is a Gold Key "Collector's Edition" #195. At the end of the comic are four pages "reprinted by popular demand" of "Bantu, Dog of the Arande," copyright 1966, Western Publishing Co., Inc. It is an accurate story about "Bantu," a Basenji.
CONGO KITABU, by Jean Pierre Hallet, Random Press, 1966.
COUNTRY LIFE, May 21, 1992 (English publication) Photo of two brindle basenjis in quarantine kennel.
DEBYLANDT'S DOGS OF ALL NATIONS (1904) "Terrier du Congo Belge".
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOG by D. Brian Plummer ISBN 0-85115-637-1 Published by The Boydell Press 1995, retailing at £16.95. There is a chapter on The Dingo Group, which includes details of Basenjis which are mentioned in other chapters too. Like most of Mr Plummer's earlier works, this is thought provoking, interesting and at times humorous. I am reliably informed that many working (dog) folks dislike show folks, believing them to have ruined breeds in one way or another. THE DINGO IN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA by Professor Laurie Corbett (1995) ISBN 0-8014-8264-X. Published by Cornell University Press, this book contains references to Basenjis and the author makes interesting comparisons between Dingoes and Basenjis !
DOG, a book of canine photographs by Deborah Samuel. Copyright
2001 by Herter Studio and Deborah Samuel. Published by Herter Studio, 432 Elizabeth
St., San Francisco, CA 94114 USA. www.herterstudio.com
ISBN 0-8118-3216-3. There are photos of the Jones sisters' Juri (page 41), Rocket
(page 42) and Steven, Rags and Juri (page 81).
DOG LOCOMOTION & GAIT ANALYSIS by Curtis M. Brown. Hoflin Publishing (USA).
DOG FANCY, June, 1991. Basenji article and centerfold photo.
