NEWSWORTHY NOTES 2006


2005 IN REVIEW DETAILED NEWS 2005

November 2006 - Sprite wins big at the Phoenix Specialty!!
On Nov 24, Sprite (Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite) was awarded Best In Sweepstakes at the Basenji Fanciers of Greater Phoenix Specialty under breeder Ms Sue Joyner.
In the regular classes, Sprite was awarded Winners Bitch
and Best of Winners for yet another 4 point major (just 1 dog shy of 5 point). The specialty judge was Mrs Suzanne Dillon.


November 2006 - Millie wins the breed at the World Show!
On Nov 09, Millie (Am/Fr/Dan/Lux/Pol Ch Jasiri-Sukari Vermillion) was awarded Best of Breed at the World Dog Show in Poland.
There were 59 Basenjis entered and the judge was Janusz Opara from Poland.
Millie now adds Polish Champion to her long list of titles.
We are very proud of Millie and congratulate her owners Lise Durlot and Patrick Charbonnier.


Millie's sister, Melody (Am/Dan Ch Jasiri-Sukari Pup Music) was
2nd to Millie the class of 14 bitches!
Congrats also to Melody's owners, Ole & Annemari Nielsen.


November 2006 - Sprite earns a Group Placement - from the classes!
On Nov 05, Sprite (Ch Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite) was awarded Best of Breed (from the classes) under judge Mrs Jacqueline Stacy. She went on to place 4th in the Hound Group judge Mrs M Joan Frailey.


October 2006 - Melody earns her Danish Championship
On Oct 28, Melody (Am/Dan Ch Jasiri-Sukari Pup Music) was awarded Best of Opposite Sex, under judge Saija Juttilanen from Finland, and earned her Danish Championship.
Congratulations to owners Annemari and Ole Nielsen.


October 2006 - Sprite wins Best In Sweeps and another 4 point major!!
On Oct 21, Sprite (Jasiri-Sukari Just Sprite) was awarded Best In Sweepstakes at the Basenji Club of Northern California Specialty under judge Ms Camille Bakker.
Then on Monday, Oct 23, Sprite was awarded
Winners Bitch under judge Mr Robert Frost for a 4 point major!
This is the second 4 point major for Sprite, in just two weekends of shows!
Sprite moving

September 2006 - Leezza wins the Top Twenty!!
On Sep 21, Leezza (Ch Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice) competed in the Basenji Club of America's Top Twenty competition.
The competition, a black-tie affair, was judged by;
Dr John Reeve-Newson, long time hound breeder and all-breed judge,
Mr Michael Work, all-breed professional handler and breeder of Basenjis for 40 years and Mrs Susan Coe, breeder of Basenjis for over 30 years.

Leezza won the Top Twenty, being awarded the highest scores in both phases of the competition.
We are very proud of our young girl and very grateful to the judges.

September 2006 - Another Title For Millie!!
On Sep 03, Millie (Am/Fr/Dan/Lux Ch Jasiri-Sukari Vermillion) competed in shows in Luxembourg.
She was awarded
Best of Breed, defeating 17 other Basenjis and becoming a Luxembourg Champion.
Millie then went on to place
3rd in the Group!

Congratulations, once again, to owners Patrick Charbonnier and Lise Durlot.


August 2006 - Back to Back Group Firsts for Leezza!!
On Aug 26 and Aug 27, Leezza (Ch Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice) was awarded
Back to Back Group Firsts at the Santa Barbara KC dog shows.
The judge on Saturday was Mrs James Edward Clark (breed and group).
Sunday's group judge was Dr Francisco Chapa from Mexico - the breed was judged by Basenji breeder Ms Kathryn Britton (Khani Basenjis).
In addition, Leezza was awarded the
Best Owner-Handled Dog In Show on Saturday, defeating 5 multiple Best In Show dogs. CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS


August 2006 - 2 new Senior Coursers!
On Aug 19, both Vinnie (Ch Jasiri-Sukari John Tri-Volta SC) and Aspen (Jasiri-Sukari Rocky Mtn Tri SC, OA, OAJ) earned their Senior Courser titles at the Ibizian Hound Club lure trial in Escondido.


August 2006 - Tommy earns another title!
On Aug 06 Tommy (Dual Ch Jasiri-Sukari Juri Maguire MC, LCX II) earned his Canine Good Citizen title at the Richmond KC dog show.
We always knew that Tommy was a good guy, but now he'll have a certificate to prove it!


July 2006 - Millie wins big in Denmark!
At the end of July, Millie (Am/Fr Ch Jasiri-Sukari Vermillion) took a trip to Denmark for some dog shows.
Here are the impressive results;
Jul 27 -
CAC, CACIB, Best Bitch and Best of Breed (judge K.graanas Hansen from Norway)
Jul 28 - CAC, CACIB, Best Bitch and Best Opposite Sex (judge Mr Hubenthal from Sweden)
Jul 29 - CAC, CACIB, Best Bitch, Best of Breed and 3 in Group 5 (breed judge Mrs Verhulst from Canada, group judge E I Whitney)
This win earned Millie her Danish Championship making her a Champion in 3 Countries!

Jul 30 - CACIB, Best Bitch and Best Opposite Sex (judge Mr Podesta from Chili)
Congratulations to owners Patrick Charbonnier and Lise Durlot.


July 2006 - Caleb earns a 5 point major!
On Jul 08, Caleb (Jasiri-Sukari Win Chill Factor) was awarded Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex at the Farmington Valley KC show. This win earned Caleb a 5 point major! The breed judge was Mrs Edna K Martin.
Congratulations to owner/handler Kim Pennie.


June 2006 - Millie becomes a French Champion!
On Jun 17, Millie (Am/Fr Ch Jasiri-Sukari Vermillion) was awarded Best of Breed under judge Saade Hohteri, earning her French Championship!
We are very proud of Millie, who has won several Breeds and Groups in addition to a Reserve Best In Show!
All this at just 18 months old!!


May 2006 - Leezza wins the Northern California Specialty!!
On May 20, Leezza (Ch Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice) was awarded Best of Breed at the Basenji Club of Northern California Specialty show. The judge was Mr Chuck Bagnell.
A Specialty win is an accomplishment for any dog, but we're especially proud of Leezza as she is only 17 months old!


May 2006 - Leezza wins Sweepstakes Group First
On May 13, Leezza (Ch Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice) was awarded Sweepstakes Group First at the Western Hound Assoc of So Cal dog show, over an entry of 138 hounds.
Our sincere appreciation to sweepstakes group judge Mrs Judy Anderson and sweepstakes breed judge was Mrs Nicole Deutschman.


May 2006 - Timmy earns his LCX title!!
On May 12, Timmy (Dual Ch Jasiri-Sukari The Illustrated Man SC, LCX) earned his Lure Courser Excellent (LCX) title. Timmy is only the 4th Basenji to earn an LCX title and is the FIRST (and only to date) Best In Show winning Basenji to earn this title.


May 2006 - Usher earns his Championship
On May 06, Usher (Ch Jasiri-Sukari Pup Star) was awarded Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Breed at the Clemson KC dog show, finishing his Championship. The judge was Ms. Diane Malenfant.
Usher is the 8th Champion for his dam, Shasta (Ch Sukari-Jasiri Soda Pup) and the 67th Champion for Jasiri & Sukari


May 2006 - Leezza wins Group First
On May 06, Leezza (Ch Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice) was was awarded Group First at the Rio Hondo KC dog show, by judge Dr Donald Sturz. The breed judge was Mr George Stewart Bell.
Leezza is the 5th Group Winner for her dam, Shasta (Ch Sukari-Jasiri Soda Pup).


April 2006 - Puff earns his Australian Championship
On Apr 20, Puff (Aust/Am Ch Jasiri-Sukari HR Pup N'Stuff) completed his Australian Championship - winning Best of Breed 9 times along the way!
Puff is the second Jasiri-Sukari bred Basenji to become an Australian/American Champion.
The first was Mary (Aust/Am Ch Sukari-Jasiri Mary Puppins).
Mary and Puff are both owned by Jan Robert (Tamsala).


April 2006 - We lost Steven Spielbark...
On Apr 11, we made the difficult decision to let Steven (Dual Ch Sukari's Steven Spielbark CD, MC) go. Steven was 16 years old and his health had been declining for months.
We are grateful to have had Steven for so many wonderful years.


April 2006 - Millie wins Reserve Best In Show
On Apr 2, Millie (Am Ch Jasiri-Sukari Vermillion) was awarded Group 1st and Reserve Best In Show in France over an entry of 2000 dogs. Millie is now a Group winner in 2 Countries!
Millie is only 15 months old and is proudly owned by Patrick Charbonnier and Lise Durlot.


February 2006 - First Champion for 2006
On Feb 25, Leezza (Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice) was awarded Winner's Bitch and Best of Winners at the Silver Bay KC of San Diego, earning her 2nd major and completing her Championship.
Leezza is the 7th Champion for her dam Shasta (Ch Sukari-Jasiri Soda Pup) and the 66th Champion for Jasiri-Sukari.


February 2006 - Litter brothers, Vinnie & Stewart, take both AOM's at Westminster
On Feb 14, Vinnie (Ch Jasiri-Sukari John Tri-Volta JC) and brother Stewart (Ch Jasiri-Sukari White Collar Crime JC) were awarded the only two available Awards of Merit at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York.

Ch Jasiri-Sukari John Tri-Volta JC Ch Jasiri-Sukari White Collar Crime JC

photos by Genji Ozeki


February 2006 - Leezza earns a Group 2 - from the Classes!
On Feb 25, Leezza (Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice) was awarded Best of Breed from the classes at the Simi Valley KC under judge Mr George Heitzman. Leezza then went into the group under judge Mrs Pamela Peat and was awarded Group 2nd!
Leezza was awarded Best of Breed again at the Ventura County DFA on Feb 27 - her 3rd Breed win from the classes.

 


January 2006 - Vinnie Wins The Breed at the Eukanuba Classic!
On Jan 14, Vinnie (Ch Jasiri-Sukari John Tri-Volta JC) was awarded Best of Breed at the AKC Eukanuba Classic dog show in Florida.


January 2006 - Leezza Wins Sweepstakes Group Second
On Jan 06, Leezza (Ch Jasiri-Sukari Congo-Leezza Rice) was awarded Sweepstakes Group Second at the Inland Empire Hound Club dog show, with an entry of well over 100 hounds.
Our sincere appreciation to sweepstakes group judge Mr Richard Rupert and sweepstakes breed judge was Mrs Barbara Pepper.


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