Celebrating Rita!

• "Rita" is a true breeder's keeper representing the 6th generation at Taji.
• Proving that pinnacle quality endures over time, Rita finished her championship with 18 points and four majors at age 2-1/2 shown exclusively by me at Specialties and only from the fiercely competitive Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitch class.
  
• Besides her adorable personality, I admire Rita's effortless gait, abundant wrinkles, small hooded ears, dark far-seeing almond eye, and notable cushion. She's a real show pleaser.
• Linebred upon Taji with ¼ Australian stock and 1/16 new African stock
• AKC registration #HP080218/02
• DOB: 12/10/03
• Hips rated "Good" OFA #BJ-1789G32F-PI
• Now that Rita is finished, we will taste other venues of play and competition to enjoy together. In the meantime, she'll be my beloved pet as I try to refrain from spoiling her.
• Photos shown were taken at 6 weeks, 4 months, and at shows listed below:
• 2007 EBC Specialty Award of Merit under breeder-judge, Chuck Bagnell
• 2006 Hoosier Basenji Club Specialty Winners Bitch
  under breeder-judge, Terri Gavaletz - 5 points
• 2006 WVBC Summer Specialty Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show
  as well as Winners Bitch and Best of Winners
  under hound-specialist, Carol Spritzer - 4 points
• 2006 BCONC Spring Specialty Winners Bitch and Best of Winners
  under breeder-judge, Chuck Bagnell - 4 points
• 2005 EBC Best in Maturity
  under breeder-judge, Sue Kite
• 2005 BCONC Spring Specialty Best Puppy in Sweepstakes
  under breeder-judge, Terri Gaveletz
• 2005 BCONC Spring Specialty Reserve Winners bitch
  under breeder-judge, Cheryl Myers-Edgerton
• 2004 BCONC Fall Specialty Winners Bitch and Best of Winners
  under breeder-judge, Diane McCarty - 5 points
• 2004 BCONC Fall Specialty Puppy Sweepstakes BBEB class winner
  under breeder-judge, Kathy Jones
• 2004 EBC Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show
  under breeder-judge, Marianne Klinkowski
• 2004 WVBC Summer Specialty Best Puppy in Sweepstakes
  under breeder-judge, Julie Jones
• 2004 WWHA Best in Match
  under hound-specialist/judge, Sandy Frei
• Rita whelped a litter of 7 (2M/5F) on 12/02/07 sired by our Group placing "Bristow" TAJI PLATINUM MAN OF ACTION, (link at left) consisting of:
  • 1-R/W male
  • 1-R/W female
  • 1-Tri male
  • 1-Tri female
  • 3-B/W females
  • Inquiries are welcome for this exciting litter!

Pedigree:

Ch Zuri's Nassor Nantambu

Sire: Ch Taji's Happy Hour

Taji Star in Stripes Furever (¼ new African)

CH TAJI'S MARGARITA WITH SALT

Helios Taji Aussie Rules (imp AU)

Dam: Can Ch/Am DC Taji's Spice Girl, SC, RN, CGC

Ch Taji's Cinnamon Swirl, BBHR