FIRST basenjis in different countries
some of this is guesswork, some info is taken from various websites - so any input is much appreciated - 
just thought it interesting how the breed has spred Worldwide - I have linked to as many sites as possible


The first Basenjis were brought as presents to the Pharaohs from the source of the Nile, and must surely have found favor since
many of them are depicted in rock engravings sitting beneath the chairs of those masters they served
so long ago. These records can be seen at the Egyptology Department of the British Museum, dated 2300-4000 B.C.

It was not until the end of the nineteenth century that Basenjis were rediscovered and brought to a second era of civilization, this time in the Western World. 

In 1890, Bosc, a basenji under the breed name "Congo Terrier" was to be found in Paris Zoo. In the early part of the 1900s, the Berlin Zoo had a native bitch and her daughter. 

At Crufts, England, in 1895, two basenjis were shown also under the breed name "Congo Terriers" and aroused great interest, but unfortunately they died of distemper. These basenjis were imported by James Garrow

In 1912 a basenjis was exhibited at Cruft's, England under the breed name "Sudanese Dog"

In 1913 a basenjis was exhibited at Cruft's, England under the breed name "Nyan Nyam Dog" & called Avongara Budwe

  Once again in 1923, several were imported from the Sudan by Lady Helen Nutting, but they died as a result of distemper 
inoculation, then in its experimental stages. 

Finally, in 1937, Mrs. Burn exhibited some at Cruft's, England. They were an instant success, and now the breed is firmly established in England and the rest of the World (2009)
 
Thank you 
Christine for the info about the first basenjis in NZ
 Doreen (Duffin) for the info about the first basenjis in Australia
 Sally (Wallis) for the info about the first basenjis in Holland
 Tina (Birk) for the info on basenjis in Croatia, Serbi and Slovenia 
Lucie for the info about the first basenjis in the Czech Republic

26-02-2014