CHILI AND SALSA
		OUR SPOILED BASENJIS
		Chili was our first Basenji. We took him home in February of 2004, he was born on December 17, 2003. He is insolent, stubborn, and down right naughty! He also may suffer from schizophrenia, we're not sure. We love him anyway, he makes us laugh. He loves us too as he readily wags his tail when we return home (tail wagging is not something Basenjis do often). His hobbies include: counter surfing, playing 'catch me if you can', chasing anything that moves, sticking his nose in other people's business, and sleeping. Not necessarily in that order. He is a very fast runner, covering nearly eight feet per stride when running flat out! It is a joy to watch him run!
		Salsa was our second Basenji. Basenji owners will tell you they are a lot like potato chips; you can't have just one! Salsa is actually Chili's sister. She was going to possibly be a show dog but the other females in the kennel would pick on her incessantly. One day, when we picked up Chili, who was boarding at our breeders for the weekend, Salsa (then known as Virginia) was penned with Chili because he was fixed and they got along well. She needed to find a new home and the rest is history - they have been inseparable ever since! She has been a perfect addition as she is polar opposite in character to Chili. Ying and yang if you will. She is an exceptional hunter yet very shy with strangers. Her other hobbies include; soaking up the sun, looking neglegted, chewing on Sammi's toys, and beating up her brother. If we have company over, she can usually be found hiding under our bed.

WIKI article on Basenjis. Quote: "Basenjis are small, elegant-looking, short-haired dogs with erect ears, a tightly curled tail, and a graceful neck. Some people consider their appearance similar to that of a miniature deer. A Basenji's forehead is wrinkled, especially when the animal is young. Basenji eyes are typically almond shaped, which gives the dog the appearance of squinting seriously. Although Basenjis do not bark per se, they can mimic sounds, and thus are able to mimic barks if raised among barking dogs. In behavior and temperament they have some traits in common with cats. The Basenji is one of the most ancient dog breeds. Originating on the continent of Africa, it has been venerated by humans for thousands of years. Basenjis can be seen on steles in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, sitting at the feet of their masters, looking just as they do today, with pricked ears and tightly curled tail."