June Fun Match in Maryland

[BDawg]

Okay- So I got my flier for the funmatch in June. I really want to go and participate, but seriously have no idea what I'm doing. What are all these categories? My kids are spayed and neutered- does that matter? Basenji Boy- you've been-- help me out here!! :)

[Basenji_Boy]

Okay- So I got my flier for the funmatch in June. I really want to go and participate, but seriously have no idea what I'm doing. What are all these categories? My kids are spayed and neutered- does that matter? Basenji Boy- you've been-- help me out here!! :)

It is just for fun and you can enter your B's, spayed/neutered or not. So many different type shows, costumes, curliest tails.....ect. I hope to be there as well, it will be great to see you and the clan!

[BDawg]

I'm definitely hoping to go-- As far as the confirmation classes go- what should I expect? Sign up for Novice? Or are the spayed/neutered dogs considered Veterans? Why don't they have biggest and smallest Basenji? We'd sweep em! hahahah...

[Basenji_Boy]

I'm definitely hoping to go-- As far as the confirmation classes go- what should I expect? Sign up for Novice? Or are the spayed/neutered dogs considered Veterans? Why don't they have biggest and smallest Basenji? We'd sweep em! hahahah...

The wife would be better suited to answer some of your questions, but the Vet's are 7 years or older........I think.
I would also think you'd sign up for "Novice" unless you've already had some prior training. I will pm you with some info!:D

[jys1011]

Hey BDawg I was speaking with Mrs. BBoy & she explained that it's all in fun. There's no official points but just pretty much a chance to show off your dogs :D that's the reason for all the categories! So everyone gets a chance to win something. I'm hoping they have a "Most Cat-like" category :D :D so Topaz can win something LOL!!

And I think BBoy's Max would beat out any B on "Biggest B" category :) I think he looks as a big as a labrador :eek:

I'll be there too & I hope to meet you & the pack :) :)

[Basenji_Boy]

And I think BBoy's Max would beat out any B on "Biggest B" category :) I think he looks as a big as a labrador :eek:


He hates water.:D

Red&White Furever's "Stormie" is a good sized boy too.:eek:

[BDawg]

Miles is gonna give you guys a run for your money!!

[Basenji_Boy]

Miles is gonna give you guys a run for your money!!

Yeah, he was a good sized boy too! Lexi is such a tiny Girl, what a couple.:)

[jys1011]

LOL!!! oooohhh we're going to have a battle of the BIGGEST B'S :D :D

So do I get to announce..."LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUMBLE" LOL

[luzmery928]

I'm still pretty new to this B thing (3 months) and would love to attend, w live in Queens New York but have a friend that lives in Maryland so we might be able to come and stay with him. Can you please send me any info on this activity I would really appreciate it.

[BDawg]

I'll find my flyer and post info sometime this week...

[jys1011]

I have mine BDawg..here's the info...I hope I don't get into too much trouble for posting but ah well :)

The 36th Annual Fun Match hosted by Mid-Atlantic Basenji Club
Sunday June 10th
Carroll County Agricultural Center
706 Agriculture Center Dr
Smith Avenue Westminster, Maryland

I'll be coming from Teaneck, NJ (pretty close to Queens) let me know if you want to carvan out there :)

I can fax you the itinerary if you'd like. Send me a private message with your info.

[luzmery928]

sounds like fun, really hope to make it and get to meet some of you.

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

I didn't see anything on Mid Atlantic Basenji's website about the fun match, does anyone have a flyer that they can scan and send to me or a website that provides more info?

I just talked to hubby about maybe going.

[jys1011]

I have a flyer I can send you. Send me your fax # via private message. The more the merrier :) :)

I hope you can make it!!

[BDawg]

I am so sad... We can't make it to the fun match. :( You guys take lots of pics for me!!

[luzmery928]

me too. we've decided it's really to far for us. About 4 hours. Everyone have lots of fun.

[luzmery928]

But I am trying to get out to the one in duchess county in july.

[jys1011]

OH NO!!! :( :( :( You guys will be missed! Maybe next time.

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

Where is Duchess County? Do you all belong to MABC?

[luzmery928]

no idea what mabc is so obviousley i don't belong. I'm not sure exactly where duchess county is but i do know it's about 2 hrs from me and I live in Queens New york

[lvoss]

But I am trying to get out to the one in duchess county in july.
If you mean the Rip Van Wrinkler match it is not in July it is on June 17.

[jys1011]

I do belong to the Mid Atlantic Basenji Club but you don't need to be a member to come & play at the fun match :)

And Dutchess County is in New York near Poughkeepsie in the Hudson Valley area. I hope that helps.

[nomrbddgs]

no idea what mabc is so obviousley i don't belong. I'm not sure exactly where duchess county is but i do know it's about 2 hrs from me and I live in Queens New york


That's part of the fun! You don't have to be savvy to enjoy things. Go and observe if nothing else. Some of the others should be able to direct you to where the fun match is. I didn't know ANYTHING when I first got Shadow from Robyn. I'm just starting to understand what I should be looking at and for and what matches, showing and racing is all about!

[matt22c]

I am new to this and would love to have Lucy meet some other Basenji's. Lucy is a mutt, does that matter?

[luzmery928]

That's part of the fun! You don't have to be savvy to enjoy things. Go and observe if nothing else. Some of the others should be able to direct you to where the fun match is. I didn't know ANYTHING when I first got Shadow from Robyn. I'm just starting to understand what I should be looking at and for and what matches, showing and racing is all about!
I meant I have no idea what the inital stand for.haha...Oh yes I am looking forward to this new experience not only for me but also for my B so he can interact with his fellow basenji's. That's right June 17, thanks for the reminder.

[jys1011]

I believe all basenji-ish dogs are allowed too :D

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

Where is everyone staying?

[matt22c]

So, what goes on at these events?

[jys1011]

So I got the official confirmation from MABC prez...you don't need to be a member to attend the Fun Match & you don't need to have a pure bred Basenji to attend...you absolutely postively MUST have F-U-N and be willing to enjoy yourself...:D :D

At this fun match there will be "unofficial" showing for puppies, different color B's, veteran B's (7+ years), then there's a part competition (so Basenji Mixes can have loads of fun during these competitions) there's curliest tail, nices paws, nicest eyes, most interesting but swirl, most white, pointiest ears...etc. etc.

[Basenji_Boy]

So I got the official confirmation from MABC prez...you don't need to be a member to attend the Fun Match & you don't need to have a pure bred Basenji to attend...you absolutely postively MUST have F-U-N and be willing to enjoy yourself...:D :D

At this fun match there will be "unofficial" showing for puppies, different color B's, veteran B's (7+ years), then there's a part competition (so Basenji Mixes can have loads of fun during these competitions) there's curliest tail, nices paws, nicest eyes, most interesting but swirl, most white, pointiest ears...etc. etc.


I've never had a dog in a show ring:eek: , but for fun I plan on showing our Af boy Max:eek: :eek: , in the "eyes" and "wrinkles" competition.:D :D

Yes having fun is the only real goal for the day!

[matt22c]

what time does it start?

[luzmery928]

It starts at 9 am.

[goldenfri]

Ozzie and Lacie will be there, my fiance and I are going as well as her mom who is bringing her two Itchy and Dubs. This is my first basenji fun day. I can't wait :)

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

Looks like we are not going to be able to make it, I am so bummed :(

[goldenfri]

We had a great time, Ozzie won first in Best trick, but using his whole arsenal of tricks: sit, lay down, shake and jump :) he also won first place in the musical sit game (I forget what they called it), he got 2nd place in curliest tail and I think it was 3rd in best neck. Lacie did well also, if I remember correctly she got First place in best bridle coat, 2nd or 3rd in best eyes and 2nd in best tail waggle. I'm just going from memory so forgive me if I mixed some up.

[Basenji_Boy]

It looked like everyone was having fun, so IMO the match was a success!

I had fun, Max got second place for wrinkles, Jasper got fourth for ears and best brindle in the Conformation.

It was also my pleasure to meet Sweet Shelby. I wish I'd had known that was you Goldenfri.:eek:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Basenji_Boy/DSCF1271.jpg

My Son took Jasper in the ring.:) The B/W is Willy's Brother Baxter, the Tri won the match.:)

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

I want to hear more you guys!!!! I am so bummed that we could not go but we are traveling so much this weekend that it would have been too tiring on us (tough decision). I am going to have to join MABC and hope that there is something else like this coming up again soon.

How many B's were there?

[Basenji_Boy]

Sweet Shelby won "Least white":D :D :D She's a barootiful Basenji mix and a very sweet girl.:)

[tanza]

So, who was the Tri that won?

[Basenji_Boy]

So, who was the Tri that won?

Not sure of his name Pat, I'll try to find out. He's a young boy, just a year old or so.

[Quercus]

So, who was the Tri that won?

Pat, I am guessing that is Tammen's Take Me On OR Tammen's Tri and Top This. Both are from the litter AB SS Money to Burn x Ch Tammen's Whaz Up *****cat. The litter was born last August.

I happen to have my catalog from Cinci right here :)

[Quercus]

So, BBoy...how was it going into the ring? Did you have FUN? And your son looks like a natural, sign him up ;)

[Basenji_Boy]

So, BBoy...how was it going into the ring? Did you have FUN? And your son looks like a natural, sign him up ;)

I enjoyed myself, it was all in good fun and I think all had a good time. I didn't have to do much with Max just take him in the ring and stand there...the wrinkles did the rest:D ....I could handle that.:D My Son had to do the whole conformation deal, we both agreed, it's not as easy as it looks.

Boy's day at the match for us, all three of our males went and My Son and I did some ring work:D :D . It was a good experience and fun at the same time.:cool:
They had some nice prizes and some cool stuff was raffled off. They had a vine maker donate some vine with a Basenji on the label that seemed very popular.:rolleyes:

I enjoy talking to the people, some have dedicated many, many years to the breed........... it's inspiring.:)

I always come away with the same thought.

Special dogs, special people.:cool:

[jys1011]

I have to "ditto" everything said...it was our first time at something like this & was so incredibly fun to see loads & loads of typical besenji "tude" :cool: LOL LOL I loved it!! My husband wanted to observe this time (fear of making a fool of himself, I think) but next year he's totally game for entering the ring :D :D

Andrea you're right the Tri that won was Tammen's what a BAROOOOTiful Tri he was. We are all BIG admirers..very very cute dog.

And don't let BBoy fool you...him AND his son were naturals in the ring :cool: :cool: two cool cats..umm I mean 'senjis LOL :D :D

[jys1011]

Goldenfri I didn't know it was YOU :eek: :eek: I have pics of you & your little ones winning!! I was the one taking pics of the winners :D So glad you came..did you see Sweet Shelby??? What sweet & well behaved dogs :eek: & his curly tail was just too cute on such a large dog!

[SweetShelby]

Thank-you from Shelby, Vince, my better half and myself. It was a awesome day. We had a great time at the fun match. Everyone was so friendly and the dogs were just gorgeous. Shelby had an unfair advantage in the least white contest but everyone was a good sport about it. it was also great meeting people from the forum. Jen, your furbabies are so cute and so feisty. B-Boy, I think Max may be almost as big as Shelby and she is half labrador! He's a big boy! Willie and Jasper were awesome and your son handles your dog's so well. You can tell the furbabies love him.

I was so impressed by all the dogs there and the dedication everyone has for their dogs. It was so cool! Like you all say, special dogs, special people!:)

I love this forum and I continue to learn so much from all of you. Thank-you again.

[Basenji_Boy]

B-Boy, I think Max may be almost as big as Shelby and she is half labrador! He's a big boy!


That was quite an adventure for Mr. Max.:D He doesn't get out all that much, so it was good for him...he was pretty nervous.

He is a big boy and I had a lot of people ask me about him......it was fun.

Maybe next year we'll bring the girls:eek: :eek: .:D

[goldenfri]

Goldenfri I didn't know it was YOU :eek: :eek: I have pics of you & your little ones winning!! I was the one taking pics of the winners :D So glad you came..did you see Sweet Shelby??? What sweet & well behaved dogs :eek: & his curly tail was just too cute on such a large dog!

Oh cool, can you post up the pictures? :) It was really cool to see so many basenjis in one place. I was a little worried about how my guys would react because they tend to be weird and aggressive towards other basenjis, but they were great. Very well behaved and no problems. :D

I wish I had more pictures, but I was having so much fun I totally forgot to take them. :eek:

[jys1011]

Ok so here's some pics of a FUN day at the Fun Match...You may recognize some of the participants :cool:

http://www.basenjiforums.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=523

[Basenji_Boy]

Ok so here's some pics of a FUN day at the Fun Match...You may recognize some of the participants :cool:

http://www.basenjiforums.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=523

Thanks You for posting those jys.........I think????:D :D :D :D

Seeing the kids having so much fun was very cool......great pictures!!!:cool:

[BDawg]

Ahh! That looks like so much fun! Wish I could have gone!!

[nala121498]

Great pictures! What fun that must have been!