I have had the pleasure of owning both breeds. There is another forum member here who also has a basenji and a Shiba. Lol, they are both very stubborn breeds. Depending on what you want they are very different though. Shibas need a lot of care for grooming, they blow a lot of coat and can get matted fur, on the other hand they make a very good watch dog. Basenjis don't bark but make a multitude of other noises. Their coat is nice and short for less grooming, though they too blow coat, just not as bad as a Shiba. They both maintain puppy characteristics their whole lives and live long lives. I think our Shiba was 16 when we lost her. Both need a lot of socialization, with both people and dogs. This is a must. Good luck with whatever breed you choose. Look at parents for temperament and do your reading on health problems and make sure you adopt from a reputable breeder.
Benji says 'Hello'
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Benji would like to say a big 'hello' to all his brothers and sisters around the world! Benji lives in the UK near to Liverpool. He is 13 years old and whilst looking far younger than his years he did suffer a seizure a few weeks ago. Benji's Dad has been very worried - we hope that it does not happen again!
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Hello, welcome to the forum.
Nice to see another UK member.
I look foward to hearing more about Benji and maybe seeing some pics (hint, hint),lol
Has Benji seen the vet since his seizure.
Our first Basenji was called Benji, he developed seizures when he was about 13 years, they were due to a liver problem. -
Hi and Welcome onboard Benji
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Hi Benji
Are you the Benji that i have heard lots about? Are you friends with Holly and Skipper - also on the Wirral?? What a small world it is
Sorry to hear about your seizure Benji, maybe May could give you some advice as I know Skipper has been having fits for a couple of years now.
I would love to see some pics of you too
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Hope things will be okay with your Furbaby
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I've been looking at Benji's pedigree and see that he is half sister to my Antefaa Nakura Wood Nymph and also uncle of my two homebred boys, Chance and Trouper
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Greetings
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Hi from Canada, Benji! I hope you get the seizure problem worked out. And as others have said, would love to see a picture or two of you!
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Welcome!!
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Welcome to you (P…) and Benji, so pleased to see you on here!. I hope the seizure was a one-off but i'm sure you'll get plenty of valuable advice here if not. Do get in touch with M & L they have a wonderful vet for Skipper in Oswestry.
