We have another appointment next month and we will talk to Dr. Renee about the fanconi test. Laika has had very little traing. We use a Flexy for walking right now. I would like to get her trained on a short leash later, so we could take her out in public. Is it possible?? Suni would try to attack any dog.

I hope all the puppies from these litters are tested for fanconi. It would give the owners so much inforamtion they don't have now.

Thank you for the warm welcome. I'll keep posting pics. lol, I know the feeling. If I could only catch half of the cute stuff he does. lol

welcome to both of you. You chose a great dog for years of entertainment and love. :)

Right on! My Basenji is a mix breed as well, and I also adopted him. He is an absolute handful, but one of the best parts of my day is when I get home and see how he excited he is that dads home. And yeah… as far as chew toys, I have not found a single one that he can't destroy in less than 5 minutes. The best toy I've gotten him was a coil of rope that I tied into knots. lol, be prepared to pick up little pieces of his victims every day.

I have three bs too! And I'm just across the bridge in Jersey! Mine are 6,5,&2.5. Welcome! :)

So nice to have you here, Jerome and Rudy. :)

Thanks! I think we will be more out and about with the local Basenji activities this summer…

Welcome! I'm sure you will have lots of support here.

Sharron, my daughter told me about a Basenji rescue club in Seattle and my wife and I have thought that once Salem is gone and if we decide to dedicate ourselves to another dog, we would like to get one from a rescue club. Our first Basenji, Tanna was bought from a breeder named Charlotta Jones who was a very active member of the Evergreen Basenji club and introduced us to showing through them. Nice to know the club is still going strong.

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to you and kudos for rescuing your dog. Whatever breed she is, she is yours to love and enjoy.

@longshot: Yes, I would love to adopt him myself… but I am a first-time dog owner, and I am a little intimidated by the reputation of the Basenji --even though in this case he is 1/2 Pug which has an "easier" reputation. Are they sure he is a basenji mix or are they just guessing based on the curly tail and erect ears? He looks more like a Chi mix to me. I just found out on Monday the new "hybrid craze" is the "chug" a Chi x Pug. http://www.flickr.com/photos/troynielsen/2236562915/

Welcome to the forum, my puppy is from Oahu - She says Aloha!

Glad you found us..we love photos.. Is she a pet or show b?

Thank you for your nice message. Joey is no pup anymore, he will be 12 years on June 24th. regards Anne-Marie

I look forward to your pictures. I'm a technophobe too - I keep telling myself I can do it but so far haven't posted any. One of my bitches was spoiled for the show ring by such a judge who didn't know how to approach a hound (although he was a Saluki judge and should have!). She was experienced at showing as well but was traumatised because when she backed away at his front on, silly voice approach she nearly fell from the table! Of course she blamed the fall on his approach. I worked on her intensively but to no avail. Yes, Basenjis on the whole are friendly and they never forget a friend either!

Thank you! I will do it. The litter of 2007 are my dog's mum's first litter. @tanza: Hello and Welcome. It would be great if you or her breeder could send the litter/pedigree information to Sally Wallis for her pedigree website at http://www.pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/search.html In looking I didn't find your girl. I did find a litter from 2007, are they related to that litter?

Looking forward to hearing about the Ma and Pa… Have fun this weekend with them, hope you get an idea on which one just might be coming home with you ;)...

Also if you contact the breeders in the PNW listed on the BCOA site that LVOSS posted some may have puppies/juveniles/adults available. You can also find contact info for basenji fanciers on the Willamette Valley Basenji Club site http://www.basenji-club.com and Evergreen Basenji Club site http://www.evergreenbasenjiclub.org/ Send the folks an email or give them a call to check availability! I wish you luck on your journey to find another basenji companion