Belle was the "Queen." She was well behaved, smart, and gentle with everyone. Belle went into the show ring on her way to her championship. We aquired another basenji, Hadassa Windsong of the Nile, Haddie. Belle and Haddie ran freely in the yard and became quick friends. In the late summer of 1994, Belle and Haddie were playing, and Belle fell off the porch. Belle tore an ACL and couldn't be shown until it healed.
CH Calypso Jewel of the Nile finished her championship in 1997 handled by E. "Mac" McFarland. During the time Belle was showing, we obtained several other basenjis! Our family has extended into many and we are proud of our kids!
Lacada Basenjis actually resides now in two separate residences. My parents, Carol and Larry, live on a three acre farm just east of DeKalb, Missouri. For those who do not know where DeKalb is located, we are between St. Joseph, MO and Kansas City International Airport, roughly ten miles from Atchison, KS and Elwood, KS. I reside in the town of DeKalb. Between the two homes we have 12 basenjis and 2 litters of babies!
