@elbrant
On the flip side of this conversation can the breeders or owners recommend or suggest what they think Is a reasonable distance in walking an older basenji. My B turned 14 this past January. She always loved her walks - in her prime we’d do 4-5 miles a day. This past summer I noticed I had to walk her early in the morning or early evening due to the heat.This past fall we were doing about 2-3 miles per day and she was always eager to walk. Once winter hit, it was very sporadic and limited - depended on the weather. It was the first winter that she would refuse to go for a walk if there was snow out it was too cold. Once weather got better, we started walking again but have only been doing about 1 mile per day. There are many days she stops dead outside the door wanting to go back in if it’s too cold (I always dress her w/ a sweater or jacket if it’s cool). She enjoys her walks and doesn’t have any physical restrictions except for her age. Otherwise, I feel she is still spry, active, alert, and maintains a reasonable weight. I forget that she’s old except for the fact that she has a white face.
Name that pup!
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Have you ever gone with a Robin Hood, ie Sherwood Forest theme? {Or is that just to corny for words?}
Funny you should say that…...
When I was selecting a kennel name to use, I wanted something reasonably short, easy to spell and pronounce, and easy to remember. My name is Robyn and the Basenjis are true hoodlums so Sherwood it was! :p
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I'm with Jazzy…if you can't find her a home..I'll TAKE HER
she sure is a beauty! And what a spittin image of her papa 
I like Secret Reflection (Reflection of daddy that is
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I'm with Jazzy…if you can't find her a home..I'll TAKE HER
Sorry folks this girl is staying with me but if you are interested in one of her brothers….....
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How about this: Sherwood's Mystery Reflection and call her "Mystery" or "Misty" for short. This one covers both the fact that Mom kept her a "secret" and the fact that she looks like Dad (reflection)!;)
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How about Sherwood's Secret Crush?
Did you say you have boys?
J/K, I have to wait until the baby is old enough.
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I like Secret Reflection
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(Mama dog kept her condition a secret until she was about to pop.)
Just a little curious - but do you mean that you didn't know the Mama was pregnant? Did she have only one pup? Very interesting!
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You can read the story here
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They are LOVELY puppies…see, Baron and Pippin knew what they were doing
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ok ok ok I can't stand it anymore…what's the winning name!!! The suspense is killing ME slowly
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Great story…love the bathrobe and the incident at the vet - LOL! they all are beautiful, as you know!
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Ha Ha Ha I can see Robyn in the bathrobe trying to get the dogs in the door-Ha Ha Ha. If I didn't have so many already I'd take one. But I don't think Shadow would appreciate it. And I am partial to blacks as well!
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The perfect name popped in my head as I was driving home today. Something I had not even thought of until then.
legacy - something that is handed down or remains from a previous generation or time
This little girl will be formally registered as Sherwood's Secret Legacy!
You guys came up with some GREAT suggestions! Thanks to everyone for joining in the fun. Now….to decide what I'm going to call her. :p
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The perfect name popped in my head as I was driving home today. Something I had not even thought of until then.
legacy - something that is handed down or remains from a previous generation or time
This little girl will be formally registered as Sherwood's Secret Legacy!
You guys came up with some GREAT suggestions! Thanks to everyone for joining in the fun. Now….to decide what I'm going to call her. :p
I really like that
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You're right. That is perfect. I love it!!!
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Yes, Sherwood's Secret Legacy is beautifully perfect!!! What will be her "nickname"?
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I like that to!
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Very nice…I'm sure her name will emerge! Keep us posted!
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OH I LOVE THAT!!!…and Lacy for short right?!
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Lacy sounds like a perfect name!
