**member in good standing of the BCOC, BCOA, CKC & AKC**

Welcome to Beaubri Basenji's. Allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Simone Gaudet and I've been involved with Basenjis since 1997 which is when I bought my first male Basenji "Bogey". I was just looking for a companion. My second Basenji, "Sabrina" came later that year. She was only to stay a month over Christmas but she never left. From that moment on I was hooked on this funny, inquisitive, quirky breed. My  kennel name was born in 1999, derived from Beau, a long form of BOgey and Bri from SaBRIna; hence Beaubri.

I started showing shortly thereafter in 2000 and have been enjoying it ever since. My first Best in Show win was in September 2003 with "Gizelle" (Am/ Can/ Int'l Ch Terrarust N Beaubri's Special FX whom I co-bred and who lives with me)  and my second Best in Show win was in March 2004 with "Jambo" (Can/ Am/Int'l/Columbia/ Ecuador./ Puerto Rico/ Costa Rica Ch Terrarust N Akuaba  Jamboree, whom I co-own and who lives with me). I was honoured to win a third Best in Show  with Gizelle in the summer of 2005 under renowned Breeder Judge, Mrs. Margaret Robertson.

Jambo also took an Award Of Merit at the American Nationals in 2004.  This was the first American National that I had ever attended so you can imagine it was quite a thrill! for me! There were over 300 basenji's, 67 of them American Champions. Gizelle also made the final 'cut'. In fact, I was the only Breeder/Owner/Handler to have 'Canadian' dogs make the final cut!

I have been successful in having my Basenji's in the top 3 Basenji tally in Canada each year since 1999 and in the top 10 All Breed Hound stats. My dogs have won the hound group numerous times as well as attained many hound group placements. Please see each dog's page for their individual wins by going to the girl's page or the boy's page and clicking on the individual's name.

I started actively breeding in 2002 under my CKC Reg'd kennel name BEAUBRI and have produced champions on both sides of the border. I don't breed many litters, just one a year. If I do breed, both dogs must be fanconi free, their hips are OFA'd, they are CERF'd for eye problems, and in general, all the health testing that a responsible breeder "should" do is done.

At the 2005 Canadian Nationals, my dogs won first Award Of Merit, and Best Canadian Bred in Specialty with my first home bred champion Farlap (Can/Am Ch Terrarust N Beaubri's Tail R Made). I won Winners bitch with my puppy Phoenix (Beaubri N Terrarust's Ban On Botox), my up and coming show contender. Phoenix also won Best Of Opposite Sex in the puppy sweeps. Phoenix's mother, "Gizelle" won the Best Brood Matron in Specialty. Additionally I also showed "Hawkeye", Gizelle's father, to Best Veteran in Specialty at the Canadian AND American Nationals in 2005.

All my dogs run free and live in harmony with each other.

I still continue showing dogs because I enjoy it so much. One must always be willing to learn, to develop oneself, may it be breeding or the presentation/ training of dogs. I have had the opportunity to work with Cynthia Seeling, one of BC's top handlers. She has given me the chance to work with all types of breeds, thereby enhancing my abilities in the presentation and knowledge of various breeds. I have also attended and continue to attend Health, behaviour, breeding and training seminars and clinics in BC, Canada and Washington and Oregon States.

Gizelle has been chosen to be featured in the 2008 Basenji Calendar. This is the third time one of my dogs has been chosen. Bogey was chosen in 1999 and 2003 and now Gizelle in 2008.

I will be moving to Prince Edward Island early Sept of 2008. My husband Ed and I have bought a house with 4 acres for the dogs to run and play in. We have, and will continue to, ship dogs worldwide upon prior approval.

Again, welcome to Beaubri Basenji's and enjoy your visit.

Simone Gaudet
Beaubri Basenji's