Hello everyone !

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I'm also glad i found the forum ! But even if Neymar hasn't got a single bit of B in him, I'll gladly stick to the forum because from now on all I can learn from this breed will be usefull because from everything I've read, I've come to love this breed and will be the breed on top of my Dog-to-Get List !

[agilebasenji]

The other breed to research is the Decker Terrier. I understand the basenji was used in creating the Decker, so if he's a Decker, he's still part basenji. Of course I have no idea if Deckers have migrated as far south as you are, but stranger things have happened.

And basenjis are addictive. I'm up to 3. (my Digital who I mentioned earlier, really is the most perfect dog/being I've ever met. He's now 16.5 years, so we've enjoyed a long jouney together.)

[krunzer]

To me it looks like he is definitely part B. The first pic of him running on the beach definitely looks like how Bs run and his face and eyes look very much like basenjis. Most Bs hate water, and my boy Tucker is afraid of statues too!

[stash]

The photo of him in the water looks very basenji like and also some of the other photos look similar to how my dog moves so now I do see some basenji in him from those photo's. Also his personality from what you said, would be interesting for you to meet someone with a basenji to compare.

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[vickayx]

I agree the running, the water, and the laying out all stretched out look a lot like my baby girl! Hahaha not an expert in anyway but not a lot of dogs I know do those weird things..

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@agilebasenji:

The other breed to research is the Decker Terrier

Indeed It really looks alike but then again the coat pattern on Neymar relates more to the basenji's wich has white on his chest going up to his neck and making a colar of white… Although i assume if he does have Basenji, some part of him will also be some sort of Terrier ! Yea I believe they can be addictive, they're so beautiful and have the perfect porportions, plus the personallity ! Everything i read about 'em is making me fall in love with the breed even if Neymar doesn't have it i will one day give home to a pure one ! And that's awesome about Digital, thats also something that I liked reading about some Basenji's is that even though they're a pure breed, they often live past 15 ! Thats quite unusual in pure dogs ! Also i bet a journey that long with a dog so wonderful has brought you a lot of happiness !

@krunzer:

To me it looks like he is definitely part B. The first pic of him running on the beach definitely looks like how Bs run and his face and eyes look very much like basenjis. Most Bs hate water, and my boy Tucker is afraid of statues too!

Good thing i mentioned the water ! I didn't find anything written about the B's relationship with water so i just figured it would be an isolated case just because i never had the chance but yea getting closer and closer and finding more traits that resemble B's everyday !

@stash:

would be interesting for you to meet someone with a basenji to compare.

I know what you mean, there's nothing like the real thing and who knows the day i see one i might even change my mind and think they have nothing to do with one another but… If you were to describe both dogs Neymar and a Basenji by text the only differences would be coat and tail but yea I'm keeping my eyes wide open and I'm doing everything to find more about the breed, unfortunately I still haven't found any info on B's regarding my country, whether its about breeders from here or just owners but I'll keep searching and keep you updated on what more I can find out !

Thanks everyone for all the replies ! I can tell this is a wonderful community and I'm glad most agree that Neymar has Basenji in him ! I'm getting more and more certain, perhaps when we meet one I'll be sure ! I feel blessed to have been chosen by such a perfect dog

[DebraDownSouth]

I don't know what he is, but to me, certainly basenji in there looks very possible. Looks like he has the right gait in picture six, lol. And personality galore. Welcome. Basenji or not, you are both welcomed!

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Quick update: from a bit more reading and viewing pics, i can tell that Neymar's hair is just a little bit longer than a Basenji's and thats the reason why the wrinkles on his head don't show very much, because he does have them ! One more thing is that i read that B's noses are supost to be Always black and although Neymar's nose has a black stroke surrounding his nose, the main color of the nose is dark brown but that could be from being mixed… I also forgot to mention in my previous posts that i own two cats one male non-neutered and a spayed female, he doesn't really get along with the male cat because the cat's afraid of him but I've taught him how to guide the cat into the room (lol) but with the female cat they have an awesome relationship, everytime i get home from walking him, Muffin(the female cat, males name is Bob) comes right up to say hello to Neymar and smells him and rubs on him since the first time she did that, Neymar starting doing it to, rubbing against Muffin. then people he likes and also other dogs he likes lool.. We also kind of call him the cat dog because of that plus his agility and when i hold him in my lap with his chest facing up, if i let him go he will land on his paws ! eheheh

[MrBaRooampBitty]

First, let me say 'welcome' to you Pedro. Then I have to tell you that not all pure blood B's have black noses, our little gitl, Bitty, has a dudley nose, dark brown and pink. Our second dog, an adoptee from BRAT (Basenji Rescue And Transportstion) was listed as a Basenji mix but I was totally convinced that he was all B, he had all the physical traits, tight curled tail, pointed nose and stand up ears. His chest is white as is your Neymar's with the white collar. All B's have 4 white feet and the tip of their tails are normally white. As you mentioned he has the normal wrinkles. Taking all of these points as a group your Neymar has all except fro the tail, which in my estimation would make Neymar at about 90% B. So, again, let me say welcome to another new Basenji lover.

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@Mr:

First, let me say 'welcome' to you Pedro. Then I have to tell you that not all pure blood B's have black noses, our little gitl, Bitty, has a dudley nose, dark brown and pink. Our second dog, an adoptee from BRAT (Basenji Rescue And Transportstion) was listed as a Basenji mix but I was totally convinced that he was all B, he had all the physical traits, tight curled tail, pointed nose and stand up ears. His chest is white as is your Neymar's with the white collar. All B's have 4 white feet and the tip of their tails are normally white. As you mentioned he has the normal wrinkles. Taking all of these points as a group your Neymar has all except fro the tail, which in my estimation would make Neymar at about 90% B. So, again, let me say welcome to another new Basenji lover.

Thanks, I'm glad that you agree ! I'm getting a pure B now to be Neymar's companion, a black and white female ! I made a thread about her on "Show of your dog" section ! As she grows up i'll manage to even more tell the differences or similarities