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Six basenjis and their good-looking humans gathered on a nicer summer morning in Washington Square Park, New York City. Two youngsters made their first visits: Pierre (male, 7-months-old,) and Cosmo (male, yearling.) Though they had not met before, both came from the same breeder in Ocala, Florida. They were joined by four veterans, Bella Luna (female, 3-years-old,) Roxy (female, 4-years-old,) Rocket (male, 8-years-old,) and Scout (female, 9-years-old.) Regular Kepler will return next time after dental cleaning (and some extractions) this past week. Starting temperature: 78°F|26°C

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When seven basenjis gathered, the most active was youngster Tumnus. He ran and was chased by the crowd, including his peer Hudson and the stern Leah. Like many female adult basenjis, Leah showed that she was a boss with Tumnus and Rocket. The tussles were energetic, but resolved quickly. We also meet males Rocket and Kepler, and females Mia, and Harper.

Today’s seven:
• Tumnus (2 y/o male)
• Hudson (3 y/o male)
• Leah (6 y/o female)
• Kepler (12 y/o male)
• Rocket (8 y/o male)
• Mia (9 y/o female)
• Harper (13 y/o female)

Music:
“Club” by Andrew Huang
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Event: New York City Basenji Meetup - 2 August 2026
Location: Washington Square Park, New York City
Starting temperature: 79°F|26°C

Edit (6 August): video posted

Seven basenjis gathered on a humid summer morning in Washington Square Park, New York City. Today’s youngest was Tumnus (male, 2-year-old.) He was joined by Hudson (male, 3-years-old,) Leah (female, 6-years-old,) Rocket (male, 8-years-old,) Mia (female, 9-years-old,) Kepler (male, 12-years-old,) and Harper (female, 13-years-old.) Starting temperature: 79°F|26°C

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The big story today was that two dogs made their premieres, and they turned out to be a puppy (Zozzy) and her mother (Minerva.) Mom was the boss. 😀 After Zozzy got a bit of puppy freedom, we then see Baz battling with a big young dog. Damir, the only intact adult male, attracted the attention of other male dogs, including Kepler, the oldest dog today, and Toko Ichi, the youngest. We also meet Leah, Bella Luna, Mia, and her sister Scout, Dante, and Rocket.

Today’s twelve:

•	Zozzy (8 m/o female)  
•	Minerva (3 y/o female)  
•	Baz (3 y/o male)  
•	Damir (7 y/o male)  
•	Kepler (12 y/o male)  
•	Toko Ichi (6 m/o male)  
•	Leah (6 y/o female)  
•	Bella Luna (3 y/o female)  
•	Mia (9 y/o female)  
•	Scout (9 y/o female)  
•	Dante (8 y/o male)  
•	Rocket (8 y/o male)

Music:
“Groove” by Dyalla
“Glitcher” by Dyalla
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Event: New York City Basenji Meetup - 26 July 2026
Location: Washington Square Park, New York City
Starting temperature: 74°F|23°C

Twelve Basenjis and a Mother and Pup Reunion

Twelve basenjis gathered on a wonderful summer morning in Washington Square Park, New York City.

One big story today was that two dogs made their premieres, and they turned out to be a puppy and its mother. Zozzy (female, 8-months-old,) met her mother Minerva (female, 3-years-old.) Mom was the boss. 😀 The other dogs were Toko Ichi (male, 6-months-old,) Baz (male, 3-years-old,) Bella Luna (female, 3-years-old,) Leah (female, 6-years-old,) Damir (male, 7-years-old,) Rocket (male, 8-years-old,) Dante (male, 8-years-old,) Mia (female, 9-years-old,) Scout (female, 9-years-old,) and Kepler (male, 12-years-old.)

Starting temperature: 74°F|23°C

Edit: video posted

Nine basenjis gathered on a pleasant summer morning in Washington Square Park, New York City.

The dogs today were Toko Ichi (male, six-months-old,) Tony (male, yearling,) Hudson (male, three-years-old,) Bella Luna (female, three-years-old,) Leah (female, six-years-old,) Rocket (male, eight-years-old,) Mia (female, nine-years-old,) Kepler (male, eleven-years-old,) and Harper (female, thirteen-years-old.)

Starting temperature: 79°F|26°C

https://youtu.be/GnWsPvA3MGQ

When seven dogs gathered on a pleasant first day of summer in New York City, the driver of the action was honorary basenji Sailor Jerry. He resumed his long-standing playtime with Mia and was joined by all of the six basenjis on hand.

Today’s seven:
• Sailor Jerry (2 y/o male)
• Mia (9 y/o female)
• Bella Luna (3 y/o female)
• Malcolm (11 y/o male)
• Edo (5 y/o male)
• Kepler (11 y/o male)
• Leah (6 y/o female)

Music:
“Ruff Money” by The Grey Room / Clark Sims
“Special” by The Grey Room / Clark Sims
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Event: New York City Basenji Meetup - 21 June 2026
Location: Washington Square Park, New York City
Starting temperature: 76°F|24°C

Edit (25 June): video posted

Seven basenjis gathered on an uncharacteristic first morning of summer in Washington Square Park, New York City. In the warm sun and comfortable shade we saw Sailor Jerry (male, two-years-old,) Bella Luna (female, three-years-old,) Edo (male, five-years-old,) Leah (female, six-years-old,) Mia (female, nine-years-old,) Malcolm (male, eleven-years-old,) and Kepler (male, eleven-years-old.) We also saw two separate visitors from Washington, DC. Starting temperature: 76°F|24°C

Edit (18 June): video posted

Text from host Helen's FB post:

"Four basenji gathered on a hot spring morning in Washington Square Park, New York. Premier was Pink ( Female, two-years-old from East Village;) Bella Luna (female, three-years-old;) Leah (female, six-years-old;) and Mia (female, nine-years-old.)"

Thanks Helen!

Four basenjis gathered on a toasty morning in Washington Square Park, New York City. With warm weather and the youngest dog three-years-old, the action was pretty sparse. The visitors today were: Bella Luna (female, three-years-old;) Leah (female, six-years-old;) Mia (female, nine-years-old;) and Kepler (male, eleven-years-old.) Starting temperature: 78°F|26°C

Edit (7 June): Photos posted

June is here and the temperature is looking summer-like. 😀 Bring your basenji for a run/tussle in the park.

Sunday, 7 June 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Large Dog Run
Washington Square Park

Facebook Event (Basenji.NYC group)
https://barkless.dog/basenji-gatherings/7-june-2026

Eight basenjis gathered on a beautiful spring morning in Washington Square Park, New York City. All visitors today were veterans: Bronte (female, two-years-old;) Oscar (male, three-years-old;) Bella Luna (female, three-years-old;) Leah (female, six-years-old;) Dante (male, eight-years-old;) Mia (female, nine-years-old;) Calla (female, eleven-years-old;) and Kepler (male, eleven-years-old.) Starting temperature: 63°F|17°C