Maererano Basenjis

11/18/2024

We caught the last UKC show over the weekend - after getting back from spending the week at Disney Saturday night. 🤣🤣 Yes - I am that crazy...but last chance to take the girls to a show until after the holidays. 🎄🌲🎁

It was a whirlwind for sure! But, Eva and Dash got Reserve Best Junior in Show! 🥰🥰

Holly got Best of Breed and Group 3

Tinker Bell was Reserve WB

11/11/2024

We had a great (but kinda cold!) weekend running the hounds. Dashie won BOB both days for 2 more majors. Then Dashie won Best In Field today (Sunday)! Her BIF run this time was with a Whippet and a Borzoi, and she represented! I was so proud of her! She is lazer-focused on that lure, and she can keep up and run with the big dogs! 💖 This is her 2nd BIF win!

She and Holly also got their SC titles this weekend. Holly was only 1pt behind her sister on Saturday and 2 pts behind today. She has definitely figured out this lure coursing and decided she loves it too! 🩷

Tink got to run some puppy runs, and I think she will be giving Dashie a run for her money when she is old enough to compete next year! That baby girl definitely has her mama's prey drive! 🤣

Dashie is GCH CH Maererano's Dashing Thru the Snow SC BCAT

11/05/2024

Holly is making it very hard to get any work done today!! 🤣🤣🤣

10/25/2024

Happy Thursday 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

10/16/2024

Holly got 2 more majors towards her GCh, going SEL on Fri, Oct 11 under Judge: Dean A. Laney, and BOS on Sun, Oct 13 under Judge: Dr. Gail H Forsythe. Very proud of this little girl! 🎉

CH MAERERANO'S HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS BCAT. Out of GCH CH Eldorado N Akuaba Spy In Disguise At Relic - CH Zamaradi N Dluck's Follow That Dream SC FCAT TKN.

10/16/2024

These 2 had such an awesome weekend at the Idaho Capital City KC shows Oct 11-13! 🪅🎉💗

Super proud of Eva and Dash! They got 1st place in Open Juniors Fri, Oct 11 and Sun, Oct 13.

BOB/OHBOB on Sat, Oct 12 under Judge: Christie Martinez. Sel on Sun, Oct 13 under Judge: Dr. Gail H Forsythe.

GCH CH MAERERANO'S DASHING THRU THE SNOW BCAT. Out of GCH CH Eldorado N Akuaba Spy In Disguise At Relic x CH Zamaradi N Dluck's Follow That Dream SC FCAT TKN.

10/16/2024

NEW CHAMPION! (Pending AKC confirmation) 🎉

Ch Maererano's Tiny Dancer
(Out of GCHS CH Eldorado N Akuaba Outlaw Legend at Relic x Ch Zamaradi N Dluck's Follow That Dream SC DCAT TKN)

Tinker Bell finished her CH at the Idaho Capital City KC shows going W/BOW/OHBOB for a 5pt major on Fri, Oct 11 under Judge: Dean A. Laney, and getting that last single point as WB on Sun, Oct 13 under Judge: Dr. Gail H Forsythe. Very proud of this little girl who has finished with limited showing and 4 majors at just 9mos old! 💗

10/14/2024

Mother and Daughter (NDoti and Tinker Bell)

It has been fun to have a NDoti 2.0. Sweet, spunky and beautiful! Love these girls. 🥰🥰

10/14/2024

Just a few highlights from our wild weekend at the Idaho Capital KC Dog Shows. All of the girls came into season over the weekend, so it was a little chaotic. But in the end, everyone did well! 💞💞💞

Friday - Tinker Bell was BOW / OHBOB for a 5pt major

Holly was Sel for another major

Eva and Dash were 1st place in Open Jrs

Saturday - Dash was BOB/OHBOB

Tink was RW

Sunday - Tinker Bell was WB for her last point to finish her Ch (Pending AKC confirmation)

Holly was BOS

Dash was Sel

Eva and Dash were 1st place in Open Jrs

I will post win photos once I get them

10/04/2024

https://www.trendingbreeds.com/why-basenjis-are-rare/

What makes Basenjis rare and much harder to find than other dog breeds? What causes such a short supply of puppies from reputable, caring breeders? Let's take a look...

10/03/2024

Ever wonder what daily life is like when you live with Ridgebacks and Basenjis? Well, here you go! Pretty much like this! Well...in between the running and playing and chewing things up and... you get the picture! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

09/29/2024

Spending the week at the girls' favorite place! Hiking, hanging out with their horse friend, pretending to be goats as they eat pears in the garden, and lots and lots of running!

09/23/2024

Had a fun weekend doing some lure coursing with the dogs. Everyone ran well and had a great time! Dash was BOB both days, but Holly was only 1pt behind her! After 3 runs, NDoti decided it might be more fun to quit chasing bunnies and just take a tour of the neighborhood instead. She tried to enlist Dash to come with her. We finally caught them both with some help in the form of treats from Kristi. NDoti sat out for the last run, and everyone went back to being happy with just chasing the bunny! 🤣🤣🤣

N'Tanda actually ran the full course and had some great runs for her! She is strategic and cheats by running ahead and laying in wait to pounce when the lure catches up. 🤣🤣

Tink got in some great puppy runs. She will give Dash a run for her money next year! That girl LOVES to chase the bunny!! 🩷🩷

09/19/2024

Our little boy Chance was BOB all 3 days of the BBKC shows this past weekend! So proud of this little guy - and his Mama who got to take him in one of the days and hasn't been in a show ring in over 10 years! Great job!

Chance is Maererano's Life in the Fast Lane
out of
GCHS CH Eldorado N Akuaba Outlaw Legend at Relic x
CH Zamaradi N Dluck's Follow That Dream SC FCAT TKN

09/10/2024

Please research your breeder and make sure that you purchase puppies from a reputable and ethical breeder who is working to preserve our beautiful breed! Read the post below - this is NOT a breeder you should be getting a puppy from!

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09/10/2024

Great post about adolescent puppies 🥰🥰🥰

Adolescence occurs between six months and 18 months of age—a time when guardians typically struggle the most with their dogs. Some guardians are so overwhelmed and underprepared for this developmental stage of their dog’s life, they choose to surrender the dog to a local shelter or rescue group. In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that the majority of the surrendered dogs (47.7 percent) ) were between 5 months and 3 years of age (M.D. Salman,John G. New, Jr.,Janet M. Scarlett,Philip H. Kass,Rebecca Ruch-Gallie &Suzanne Hetts, 2010)

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, changing s*x hormones effect the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to process information they are receiving from the environment including the presence of dogs, vehicles, people, or really anything around them. They behave in ways that might feel frustrating or upsetting for the dog’s person.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control. We see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

So what does this mean? This could mean that what was once no big deal to the dog now feels scary; what was once easy to do is now stressful; what once made sense is now confusing. At times, the world can feel like ‘too much’ for the adolescent dog.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, our own frustration and impatience can cause us to act unpredictably. This adds to our puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for our dogs to adjust.

If you have an adolescent dog, what can you do? You can give your dog the time and space to observe what is going on around them when on leash at a distance away from the activity when possible. You can give your dog long walks to sniff and explore in nature, giving their brain time to decompress. You can offer your dog a quiet space to sleep so that they can consolidate memories effectively. You can continue training various skills, breaking them down into easier steps that can be generously reinforced.

By understanding what our adolescent dog is experiencing we gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best adult selves.

09/09/2024

We had a fun weekend at the Red Canyons Kennel Club shows!

The puppies did well with Tink picking up 2 more majors and Chance getting his first point!

Dash got some more points towards her GChB and Holly got some points towards her GCh.

NDoti didn't show, but she got into the field and rolled in the fresh manure - twice!! 💩💩 No skunks this time though!🦨

08/30/2024

Tink's FAVORITE activity right now is going to the park and chasing her flirt pole! She also likes to just hold it in her mouth while she chills and watches the kids and people at the park. 🩷🩷🩷