Basenji breeder · Montérégie, Québec
A small, thoughtful kennel raising sound, balanced Basenjis true to the CKC standard — and helping families understand this unique breed honestly.
Every breeding dog earns a CHIC number per OFA recommendations before any litter.
Balanced, functional dogs who thrive in family life.
Taking part in dog shows to assess each dog against the CKC standard.
Every health test result is shared, favourable or not.
About Moonrise
The Basenji is a remarkable yet demanding breed that isn’t right for every lifestyle. Truly understanding it is the key to a balanced, lifelong bond between a dog and its family.
« To patiently raise healthy, balanced Basenjis true to their breed — and to walk alongside every family with honesty, before and long after their puppy comes home. »Our visionOur breeding approach →
Our dogs
Every dog’s path, needs and wellbeing shape each breeding decision — including the decision not to breed.
Under evaluationFemale · born January 3, 2026
MBBPIS MBPIG Can Ch
Bushwacker Moonbound Lil’ Hunter
Titles
Health (OFA)
Health testing
Our dogs are bred no earlier than two years old, and only once every OFA test for the breed is complete. No dog is bred with a missing or failing result.
Results published on OFA and Embark.
Understanding the Basenji
Shows & sports
Sports help us know our dogs better. Each one progresses at their own pace, guided by their interests and comfort.
Conformation · Pike
2×5× Best Puppy in Group, Canadian Champion, and Reserve Winners Bitch at the 2026 Canadian National.
Lure coursing · Orion
#4Canadian Champion with titles in Sprinter, ratting sports, tricks and fitness.
Sprinter · Peca
8,3 sSprinter Excellent 3, plus Champion titles in barn and brush hunt with Rats! Canada.
Puppies
Our very first litter will be planned with great care, only once every health, maturity and temperament criterion is met. No date has been set at this time.
Learn about the Basenji and make sure it suits your lifestyle. Our Basenji page and Blog are a good place to start.
The application form is shared on our Facebook page when applications open.
No traditional waiting list. We select a few families each year, with no order of priority and no guaranteed timeline.
Each puppy is matched by temperament. Official CKC non-breeding contract, drafted with a professional, with spay/neuter around 12 months.
News
Results, shows, health tests and small news from the pack.
October 3, 2026
It was at the St-Antoine Abé (UKC) show, a CKC event, that Pike earned her final 2 points. By winning Best of Breed on another 2-point major, she completed her Canadian championship on her 9 month "birthday". Congratulations, Pike!
Blog
Personal writing shaped by our research, experience and curiosity for the breed.
Health
“Hypoallergenic” means less allergenic, not allergen-free — and how to test your own reaction.
The breed
A dog close to its instincts, independent and able to make its own decisions.
The breed
Obedience rankings only measure one part of canine intelligence.
