Wau of the Congo Call name: "Wau" Sex: Male Color: Red and White Approximate date of Birth: February 1952 Date of importation to U.K.: November 1952 Area discovered in Africa: Near Tembura on Sudan/French Congo border by Mr. and Mrs. Gill Sire: Unknown African Dam: Unknown African Breeder: Unknown Importer: Veronica Tudor-Williams Health testing and history: Date of Death: Unknown Cause of Death: Unknown Comments: From Veronica Tudor-Williams 1976 book: "Wau was built like an Arab horse, with a wonderful neck and shoulder, and long graceful legs. His hindquarters were faultless, with a very good turn of stifle and, as is to be expected with this conformation, his movement was particularly good. He had the proud carriage and springy walk we wish to preserve in the breed. For a native dog his wrinkle and tail were good, though by English standards could have been much better, and he had the oblique dark eye . . . His coat was fine and a beautiful colour, and he had the correct oval foot. He had an excellent brisket with the resulting good cut-up. His faults were: His nose was decidedly pinkish-brown, his ears were too big, and a couple of inches out of his back would have given him absolutely perfect proportions. I would have liked to have seen a little more 'Basenji type' in his head, and although no real fault, more white would have improved his appearance."

Litters produced: December 5, 1953 - 2 male and 4 females - colors unknown - Breeder: Veronica Tudor-Williams Eng. Ch. Alderney of Thomastown Eng. & Am Ch. Vagabond of the Congo Eng. Ch. Fern of the Congo Dam: Eng. & Am. Ch. Frivolity of the Congo Riviana Dragon Fly of the Congo Eng. Ch. Frolic of the Congo Zephyr of the Congo	Comments: Males: Bosambo of the Congo, Wayfarer of the Congo - Females: Watchful of the Congo, Widgeon of the Congo, Wait-a-bit of the Congo and Gambol of the Congo. Wait-a-bit of the Congo had two litters for a total of ten puppies. Gambol of the Congo had four litters for a total of twenty-two puppies. Wayfarer went to the USA in 1954 where he became an American champion. Widgeon went to Canada in 1956 and we know of twenty-five red and tri-color puppies from her with the Glenairley prefix.
December 6, 1953 - 1 male - color unknown - Breeder: Veronica Tudor-Williams Eng. Ch. Brown Trout of the Congo Eng. Ch. Black Magic of the Congo (tri) Eng. Ch. Fern of the Congo Dam: Eng. Ch. Mint Julep of the Congo Eng. Ch. Brown Trout of the Congo Cocktail of the Congo Cobweb of the Congo	Comments: Male: Springbok of the Congo sired eight litters for a total of thirty-four puppies.
November 26, 1954 - 3 males and 6 females red and tris - Breeder: Mrs S. L. O. White Crackertwo of the Congo Bingo of the Congo Eng. Ch. Fern of the Congo Dam: Wellingdene Trimpi Riviana Gingerbread Boy Snowkobi Ginger Fairy Red Fairy of Sin	Comments: Tri males: Wellingdene Black Jet and Wellingdene Black Sam and the red and white male: Wellingdene Red Fox - Tri females: Wellingdene Black Bess and Wellingdene Black Sara and red and white females: Wellingdene Jana, Wellingdene Cleo, Wellingdene Sweetah and Wellingdene Sara. Wellingdene Black Jet produced five litters for a total of twenty-three puppies. Wellingdene Jana had one litter of five puppies.
December 6, 1954 - 1 male and 1 female - red and whites - Breeder: Veronica Tudor-Williams Eng. Ch. Brown Trout of the Congo Eng. Ch. Black Magic of the Congo (tri) Eng. Ch. Fern of the Congo Dam: Eng. Ch. Mint Julep of the Congo Eng. Ch. Brown Trout of the Congo Cocktail of the Congo Cobweb of the Congo	Comments: Male: Wag of the Congo - Female: Wagtail of the Congo.
December 24, 1954 - 1 female - red and whites - Breeder: Mrs. J. Fleming Eng. Ch. Black Rod of the Congo (tri) Riviana Ebony Keepsake (tri) Riviana Ebony Treasure (tri) Dam: Riviana Taffeta Ch. Black Magic of the Congo (tri) Riviana Rosy Apple Riviana Toffeeapple	Comments: The female Riviana Widdershins was the only pup. She had two litters for a total of twelve puppies.
December 28, 1954 - 4 males and 2 females - colors not known - Breeder: Mr. and Mrs. J. Fleming Eng. Ch. Black Magic of the Congo (tri) Eng. Ch. Black Rod of the Congo (tri) Black Myth of the Congo (tri) Dam: Black Romp of the Congo (tri) Eng. Ch. Alderney of Thomastown Black Vanity of the Congo (tri) Eng. Ch. Fern of the Congo	Comments: Males: Krispian of Warrington, Kasu's Pax of Banvil, Kiev Tamara of Banvil and Kimsinn of Banvil - Females: Kute Trique of Banvil and Kara of Banvil. Kute Trique of Banvil had two litters for a total of twelve puppies.
December 23, 1956 - 2 males and 2 females - tris and reds - Breeder: Mrs. E. G. Anderson Am. Ch. Kingolo Eng. Am. Ch. Andersley Atlantic Andersley Gold Coin of the Congo Dam: Andersley Amazonica Andersley Abraham Andersley Amazon Andersley Avocet	Comments: Males: Andersley Awau (tri) and Melbrake Mayan - Females: Andersley Await (tri) and Andersley Away. Awau sired four litters with twelve puppies. Melbrake Mayan sired one litter of one puppy. Await had four litters with a total of twenty-two puppies. Away had three litters with nine puppies total.
December 11, 1957 - 2 males and 2 females - tris and reds - Breeder: Miss Collette Campbell Eng. Ch. Black Rod of the Congo (tri) Riviana Ebony Keepsake (tri) Riviana Ebony Treasure (tri) Dam: Riviana Golden Locket Eng. Ch. Brown Trout of the Congo Riviana Honeydew Riviana Kisade of Muviro	Comments: Tri male Gooses Blackthorn and red male Gooses Periwinkle - Tri female Gooses Black Tulip and red female Gooses Honeysuckle.
January 25, 1958 - 2 males and 3 females - red and whites - Breeder: Mr. W. F. Davies Eng. Ch. Brown Trout of the Congo Eng. Ch. Benedick of Littlebreach Bamboo of the Congo Dam: Lograk Leonie Llanvapley Livingstone Lograk Aline of Littlebreach Alice of Littlebreach	Comments: Males: Tynrhelyg Simba and Tynrhelyg Dick Hermit - Females: Tynrhelyg Wakey Wakey, Tynrhelyg New Pennsyl and Tynrhelyg Hysteppa. Hysteppa had one litter with just one puppy.

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