Itzyu Basenjis About Us
Who we are and what we do
At Itzyu, we strive to combine health, temperament, soundness, and type in our dogs. Our breeding stock is screened for hereditary diseases, and our litters are bred to attempt to maximize the chances of getting healthy, good-tempered puppies. We use conformation shows to help us evaluate the type and conformation of our breeding stock, and we have done well in the show ring.
We utilize Fanconi linkage marker DNA testing, CERF eye screening, OFA hip screening, thyroid testing, HA testing or breeding down from HA tested stock, and pedigree research to try to make the best breeding decisions. Breeding does not have certainties, but we try to improve the odds.
We generally place puppies from our waiting list. If you think you might be interested in getting on our waiting list, please contact us. You may also want to go ahead and fill out the application (see link at left.) We also have links to many excellent articles that will help you decide if a basenji is for you, provide you with information about the breed, and offer tips on selecting a breeder. Click on "About Basenjis".
Neil and I are proud to be members of the Basenji Club of America. I am very active in the club, including co-chairing the Health and Research Committee, serving on the Public Outreach Committee, and serving as the BCOA Virginia rescue contact for several years. I have also co-chaired the Health Fundraising Committee for the Basenji Health Endowment. I am currently serving on the Board of Directors of both the BCOA and the Basenji Health Endowment.
