Skip to content

New Basenji(?) Owner, New to Forum

Member Introductions
  • Hi folks,

    I am new to this forum, and wanted to introduce myself. My name is AJ and I have a new Basenji …I think... named Lorelei.

    I adopted four-month-old Lorelei from a shelter in December. I was looking for a Rottweiler mix. Well, a couple months later and Lori is definitely NOT a Rott. :O I determined she's a Doberman mix, but for the life of me could not figure out her other part(s). Someone at the dog park mentioned that she looked like a Basenji. After doing some Google research, she does seem to fit the description of a Basenji! While crate training her, I kept saying how funny her "bark" was. She would howl, whine, and make this funny 'yodel' sound, but not actually 'arf' O.o She does bark, though it's rare and only in certain circumstances (like when the upstairs dog walks by the front door…).

    So, I am wondering if she is in fact a Basenji? I had never heard of the breed before the guy at the dog park mentioned it. Can Basenjis bark if they're a mix breed? Or is it all or nothing? I attached two pictures. The one of her laying down is from today, but the one where she is sitting is a couple weeks old. My cell phone decided to eat most of her pictures :'( It's hard to judge her size in the photos, but she's about 35lbs and 21ins at the shoulders.

    Any input would be appreciated! I've never had a Basenji, obviously, so any newbie advice would be great. :) She's an awesome dog no matter her breed. She's very smart, but stubborn too. -.-

    Also, I hope this is the right place to ask such a question. If not, I apologize. It looked the most appropriate out of the list. http://www.basenjiforums.com/images/icons/icon11.png
    attachment_t_14568_0_2013-02-23_23-27-14_66.jpg
    attachment_t_14568_1_2013-01-14_13-38-10_36.jpg

  • Welcome to our community!

  • She is very cute, but I don't really see Basenji…. However, welcome!

  • looks like a kelpie to me. of course kelpies are rather rare, but are awesome agility dogs.

  • Hi, I'm no good at guessing mixes, wonderful that you saved her from a shelter and she is cute, welcome.

    Jolanda and Kaiser

Suggested Topics

  • New Basenji Owners

    Member Introductions
    3
    2 Votes
    3 Posts
    473 Views
    ZandeZ
    Welcome aboard, but do share his registered name ? Who are Dad and Mom and what was his date of birth so we can be sure to add him to the Basenji pedigree on-line database (with a photo ???) for the world to share him. http://www.pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/
  • New Basenji Owners!!!

    Member Introductions
    7
    0 Votes
    7 Posts
    3k Views
    R
    Looks like you will have your hands full! The video made me chuckle, especially how quickly it happened and how the pup looked excited to make it to the sofa!
  • New member, new basenji owner as of yesterday!

    Member Introductions
    22
    0 Votes
    22 Posts
    8k Views
    lvossL
    Most people incorrectly use the terms dominant and dominance with regard to dogs. Here is a good blog post by Dr. Sophia Yin on the topic. http://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/dominance_in_dogs_is_not_a_personality_trait
  • New basenji owner

    Member Introductions
    17
    0 Votes
    17 Posts
    6k Views
    wizardW
    Adorable face - probably a devil in hiding :p If the biting is clearly play biting a firm NO should work (and see previous comments). If more serious then try bitter apple spray. You definitely want to stop this type before it gets out of hand. Mine (3 yrs old) occasionally will bite (gently and really just a mouthing) when trying to get my attention to play. But you can tell from her expression that she knows she did something unacceptable. Consistent training is the most important thing you could do.
  • New Basenji owner

    Member Introductions
    11
    0 Votes
    11 Posts
    3k Views
    dashD
    Welcome. What beatiful dogs!
  • New to the Basenji forum

    Member Introductions
    20
    0 Votes
    20 Posts
    9k Views
    Roseys_MomR
    Welcome! I'm new here, too, but I'm on the West Coast!