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Congrats to Lyra on gaining the first Basenji Dam of Merit Award

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Genetically normal for Fanconi Syndrome

Purchase with Confidence

Parents health tested and DNA profiled

Genetically normal for PKD (HA)

Genetically normal or carrier for PRA-BJ1

Eyes screened with ACES

Exceptional temperaments

Parentage verified by DNA

Full, complete backup for the life of puppy

BASENJI BREEDERS VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

Tambuzi Basenjis; Basenji Breeders Victoria Australia is kennel devoted to this ancient dog breed. In Swahili Tambuzi means intelligent, shrewd, clever, astute, quick-witted. This seemed to sum up the Basenji completely. I thought Tambuzi to be the perfect kennel name for this breed. I welcome you to browse through this website.  Review information about my Basenjis, health information, history, my breeding plans, links and resources. I am a member and registered breeder of DOGS Victoria please contact office@dogsvictoria.org.au to verify my membership.  Should you have any questions about this truly unique breed, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Looking for a Puppy?

Looking for a Basenji puppy?  If you would like to be informed of my future breeding plans, please complete the Expression of Interest Form for more information. Refer to the next litter page for more information about general inclusions when you purchase a puppy from me.

Team Tambuzi

Team Tambuzi

Meet Team Tambuzi; the current Tambuzi Show Team. Pages are also dedicated to retired and senior team members.

Health & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing

The Basenji is an ancient breed that has evolved through ‘survival of the fittest’.

Puppies

Puppies

Click here for my litter details. My focus is temperament, health, owner assistance and education.

About Tambuzi

About Tambuzi

I purchased by first Basenji in 1997. This is about me, my main hobby - Basenjis and about my judging assignments.

LATEST NEWS

Sovereign City Kennel Club 2016, 27 Nov

Today at the Sovereign City Kennel Club championship show the hound group was judged by Mrs Sue Langford (Vic). Lyra (MBIS MRUBISS Ch Tambuzi The Secret Society) was awarded Best of Breed and later went of to Best Junior in Group.

Lyra - Best of Breed, Best Junior in Group
Sovereign City Kennel Club Show - 27 Nov 2016

Holbrook Show Society 2016, 5 Nov

As I wasn't able to enter the show a little more 'local' to me (in Victoria) today so I had planned the journey up to Southern NSW. To show Lyra of course and also my friends mini smooth dachshund. I've shown him a number of times and have done quite well - he is a nice boy. The show was the Holbrook Show Society 2016 . The judge was Mr Derek Hyde (ACT) he awarded Lyra Best of Breed followed by Best Exhibit in Group, Best Junior in Group and later through to Best Junior in Show. This takes Lyra to the 10 best in groups as one requirement for the title of Supreme Champion. Lyra must now complete the other requirement if 1,000 points.  Really excited with Lyra she continues to do so well under all manner of judges.

Holbrook Show Society 2016

Lyra - Best Exhibit in Group, Best Junior in Group & Best Junior in Show
Holbrook Show - 5 Nov 2016

Cobram Agricultural Society Show 2016 – 23 Oct

So pleased with Lyra Ch Tambuzi the Secret Society.  I am excited to announce that today at the Cobram Agricultural Society Show 2016 Lyra was awarded her second BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW. Miss Marilyn Hoy (NSW) awarded Lyra Best of Breed. Followed by Best Exhibit in Group, finally all the way through to this wonderful win. Obviously, taking Best Junior in Group and Best Junior in Show awards as well. The best in show line up was exceptional, some multi best in show winners amongst them. This win takes Lyra to 2 Best in Show and 9 Best in Group wins. Such a tremendous results for this young girl.

Cobram Agricultural Society 2016

Lyra - Best in Show
Cobram Agricultural Society - 23 Oct 2016 

Australia Day International Show 2016 – Jan 26

Today’s show, Australia Day International Show 2016 was the second of the two shows run by the ADI Show Committee. The hound group was judged by Mr V Pilikin (Russia). Ch Tambuzi The Secret Society (Lyra) was awarded the bitch challenge and Runner Up Best of Breed.

Australia Day International Show 2016

Lyra – Runner Up Best of Breed
ADI – 26 Jan 2016

Australia Day International 2016 – Jan 24

Today's show, Australia Day International 2016  was the first of two shows run by the ADI Show Committee. The hound group was judged by Mr T Itamoto (Japan). Ch Tambuzi The Secret Society (Lyra) was awarded Best of Breed and when on to be awarded Best Minor Puppy in Group. Very pleased with Lyra's performance and the quality competition made the win all the more memorable.

Australia Day International 2016

Lyra – Best Minor Puppy in Group
ADI – 24 Jan 2016

Yarra Ranges KC 2016 – Jan 10

Today Mr B Harris (New Zealand) officiated in the hound ring at the Yarra Ranges KC 2016. Mr Harris awarded Tambuzi The Sceret Society (Lyra) Runner up Best of Breed and the bitch challenge. Later Lyra was awarded Best Minor puppy in Group with another quality line up of minors which made the win even more memorable. The win also gave Lyra the final 3 points for her Australian Champion Title, pending DOGS Victoria conformation.

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Lyra – Best Minor Puppy in Group
Yarra Ranges KC – 10 Jan 2016
New Australian Champion

SPECIFIC INTERESTS

  • Health, Wellbeing & Temperament

    The health and wellbeing of the Basenjis I breed has always been and will continue to be a top priority. Veterinary science is an ever changing landscape of improvement and new technology. The advent of breed specific DNA tests such as the DNA test for Fanconi Syndrome has given breeders additional tools in the rearing of healthy puppies. I have developed a health management program that maximises the use of available DNA tests and scientifically valid screening methods. I am an authorised DNA collector for Orivet Genetic Pet Care.

    Temperament is equally important. The importance of well balanced socialisation in the first 16 weeks of a pup's life cannot be over emphasized. I have developed my own process of nurturing puppies which begins before they are born. Although my methods may not be unique they work for me. Basenjis bred by Tambuzi have exceptional temperaments.

  • Dog Showing and Judging

    I enjoy dog showing as a hobby. Of course, we always enjoy coming home with a Best of Breed ribbon. I am a member of the Victorian Basenji Breed Association and DOGS Victoria. Tambuzi continues to be successful in the show ring. Supreme Ch Tambuzi The Secret Society is a mutli All Breeds Best in Show winner and Multi Runner-Up in Speciality Show Winner. Supreme Ch Tambuzi Seven Streams Of Somar is also a multi All Breeds Best in Show Winner.  Grand Ch Tambuzi At Light Speed was my first Grand Champion and at the time the youngest female Basenji to attain that title. Her daughter Ch Tambuzi The Rinpoche of Qinghai attained her champion title in just 7 months and 1 week.

    My involvement in the dog world has extended to judging. Passing theory and practical assessments to judge the Hound, Toy, Gundog, Terrier and Non-Sporting Groups at championship show level and Working and Utility Groups are open show level. I have had the pleasure of judging in in every state of Australia and New Zealand.

  • Progressive & Forward Thinking

    Progressive thinking, the ability to change and take on board new and exciting technology are aspirations of Tambuzi Basenjis. Tambuzi is the first Australian Basenji kennel to utilize state-of-the-art genetic technology, Optimal Selection™  which I commenced using in 2012. Pilot studies carried out have shown an increase in average litter numbers. A reduction in disease and greater genetic diversity. As time goes by, with continuing research and development, one can only imagine how tools such as Optimal Selection™  will assist breeders in the future.

  • Information & Assistance

    I often received emails and calls with questions and concerns from Basenji owners. This has been in my capacity as a breeder and owner of this unique breed. Also in my position as Secretary of the Victorian Basenji Breed Assoc. I am more than happy to try and assist Basenji owners with any questions they might have. If I can't help immediately I will research and ask some other long time breeders. Please feel free to make contact with me.

NEXT PLANNED LITTER

The next planned litters at Tambuzi will be bred in 2025. Review the Puppy Page for details of this breeding.

BASENJIS ARE DIFFERENT TO MOST DOG BREEDS

We don’t bark

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Basenji generally don't bark. Their larynx is shaped slightly differently to other dogs. The breed is capable of making a multitude of other sounds and noises. Most notably a yodeling 'howl' or barooo when they are happy.

We have one season per year

Unlike most domestic breeds the Basenji retains some of its wild ancestory and like the wolf it only seasons annually. Basenji puppies are generally born in winter.

We clean ourselves like cats

Basenji are meticulous about being clean. They preen them selves like a cat. They also do not have a 'doggie' odour, rather they pick up the smells around them.

Basenji Breeders Victoria Australia

Basenji Breeders Victoria Australia

Ch Tambuzi Secret Keeper
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