I am pretty sure you can't just look at a mix and declare what it is. Scientific studies have debunked that over and over. Best to do a DNA test, in my opinion. I have a mix who was advertised as a Basenji Mix, and her DNA results confirmed it. If you just looked at her and made a judgement, it would be mixed: her color was all askew, her tail was half-curled, she was smaller and featured more slender face and feet than a pure-bred B.
But, apparently, the 1/4 Min Pin (the ONLY other DNA in her sample) contributed some significant traits. Behavior and personality wise, Basenji rules the day. Again, I recommend a DNA test, and they improve by the day.
What is this other B identity thing that is mentioned in this thread? Is it also a DNA test, or something else?
Oh, and hey, your baby is way cute!
Basenji + Horse = ?
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CHAOS :rolleyes:
Maya yesterday racing around with Charlie. They wind each other up so much :rolleyes:
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Wow…amazing pictures..I love how strong Charlie looks..
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With all due respect, you're not worried about Charlie stomping Maya? Magnum loved to romp with the horses across the road, but I was so anxious about him getting stomped, I made him stop… (They're not my horses, so I have no say in their behavior.)
Pretty Horse + Pretty Dog = Pretty Pics!
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Charlies a proper little chunky horse, he's fab
Charlie has grown up with the dogs (i've had him 14 years!) and the dogs have grown up with him
They have a mutual respect 
I often take a dog or two on my rides with Charlie so no, i dont worry about him stomping on them -
There is just NOTHING like being in the presence of a horse running free (as opposed to racing, don't talk to me about that!).
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Racing horses? I know a breeder who quit showing horses just to race them. Got her son into it also. 50-100 miles over a weekend and she loved it. I know, different racing. You really do become one with the horse over those miles and really do have to care for them.
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Great pictures Jess… My OJ loved horses... and always loved when we would go to the one coursing field that had a bunch of horses... now my Maggii on the other hand "hated them"... and would nip their noses.
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Racing horses? I know a breeder who quit showing horses just to race them. Got her son into it also. 50-100 miles over a weekend and she loved it. I know, different racing. You really do become one with the horse over those miles and really do have to care for them.
Da MacWhat I am really against is thoroughbred horse racing. I feel (my feelings) it's just not right to have a 2 year old horse pounding around a track injuring themselves. Those bones are still too soft. I'm not a fan of it for older horses either.
What you're talking about in my mind is fine, again as long as the horse is ready for it. Yes, I agree - it's a different type of 'racing' - more like an outward bound experience that does engage both rider and horse closely together, caring for each other.
I miss riding, but after an accident injuring my back, I was warned to put that activity to rest.
But, if Kipawa gets big enough to ride…. -
I've always found that my Basenjis have an affinity with horses. Lovely pictures and Charlie looks a cracker.
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Wow, great pictures!
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Fantastic pictures, it's great to see different species getting on together like that.
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Gorgeous Pictures! I noticed the white brand on Charlie Is he a mustang?
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Just out of curiosity - what happened to Charlie's chest? It looks like the hair is missing in a big strip across the front.
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Love your pics!
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Thanks all, glad you liked the photos
Gorgeous Pictures! I noticed the white brand on Charlie Is he a mustang?
Thats a freezemark for identification if he were stolen. He's a connemara, a native irish breed.
Just out of curiosity - what happened to Charlie's chest? It looks like the hair is missing in a big strip across the front.
Rug rub :rolleyes:
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Great Pictures! My dog Spranky used to play whit my Shetland pony?s but they were way too enthousiastic so Spranky was always staying a few meters away from them
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As in pony? Connemara? I had a 1/2 when I was a Junior rider years and years ago… he seems a bit bigger?
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Charlie is only 14.2
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The pictures are great!! My daughter is raising a lamb for 4-H. She keeps him at a friends ranch. Mojo loves to chase the lambs- he likes to try to round them up and get them back in their pen. The only problem? I have to run and keep up with him- I keep him on his leash- I'm not comfortable letting him run with the lambs. I'm scared he'll get to close and get trampled. Maybe I'm just a worry wart!!!!
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Great pictures Jess
