I am new to Virginia, but not B's. My 11 yr old girl is the love of my life. In training I used lots of tools trying to out smart her. The funniest one was the singing bass. She would go potty in my all white dining room. No matter how I tried I couldn't stop her. I was a stay at home Mom too. I finally set up a singing bass on the floor. I set it on motion detection. When she would go there it would start singing a startle her….She could not figure it out. She quit doing it immediatly and also alerted me...I still laugh to this good day! I also put her leash on my belt for at least 30 minutes a day. She would go where I went. So now no matter where I go in the house, there she is. Each month I was fortunate to go to new Basenji puppy parties. There she could run with about 20+ B puppy's. Even a small dog park would have worked. I took her everywhere with me. I took food from her. So she would know I was the pack leader. I ate first. I would move her when sleeping and gently put her back. I just can't say enough about pack rules. I know other dog owners thought I was nuts. 11 years later I still am having to remind her daily who the real boss is. She is very well behaved and NEVER off her leash. I learned early on, no matter what. She will take off like a rocket if something gets her attention. One time it was a blowing leaf. That inclination will always be a part of the breed. I recommend crate training. I didn't let her sleep with me for quite some time. I learned that short consistant commands are clearer. A shaker can made of aluminum with pennies in it was better than my voice. They will use a short sided box with cedar shavings in it instead of the inside floor. when little. Mine loves raw veggies in the afternoon, Once older. I have used dry food for a long time. She rolls over, shakes, down stay, stand, off, in your chair (for car rides). All for the love of a treat. She enjoyed lure coursing. She enjoyed being shown. She loves my best friends yorkies but no other small dogs. You'll have so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What great companions they make......Yea! and Good Luck from one who is still trying to outsmart her!
Greetings from Canada
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Charlie is … cute - cute - cute! Congratulations and welcome to the B-Forums. Enjoy!
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I just want to squeeze Charlie, he is sooooooo cute, it is a interesting looking mix. Welcome to the forum, you will learn much here!
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OMG is he cute or what???
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I see that you call him a Pugi? Were there breeders that intentionally bred his parents together? Or is that just a cute name for a mix from an accidental breeding?
He is very cute!
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Welcome! OMG…He is soooooooooo cute
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What a little cutie (especially the face one)! Welcome to the group.
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Hello and welcome!!! Charlie is adoreable and he definately sleeps like a basenji!!!
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I see that you call him a Pugi? Were there breeders that intentionally bred his parents together? Or is that just a cute name for a mix from an accidental breeding?
He is very cute!
On another note, I saw a "benji" Basenji, beagle mix on puppyfind. cute puppy. I am not sure why they were bred though.
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OMG! What an adorable dog!!!! Soooo snuggly! Welcome!
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He is sooooo cute! Welcome and congratualtions!
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I see that you call him a Pugi? Were there breeders that intentionally bred his parents together? Or is that just a cute name for a mix from an accidental breeding?
He is very cute!
Thanks!! We got Charlie from a small local breeder - family business it seems. She explained that she breeds for health rather than for show, so she mixed her basenji with another, similar-sized breed to 'get the best of both worlds.' It was the mom's first litter, and she had three pups. Here's a picture of her.
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Your pup is very cute and will make you a wonderful companion, but I certainly disagree with the breeding.. Breeding mixes doesn't promise health, period… and of course breeding mixes has nothing to do with showing. Breeding purebreds are not just for showing, sure the breeder has a vested interest (responsible breeders that is) and they are usually breeding to improve the breed in health, temperament and conformation all of which are needed even in the show ring or in the performance ring... Breeders typically breed a litter so that they keep one to carry on their breeding program.. and typically the other pups are placed in wonderful pet homes... and unless she is keep health records on all the pups that they produce and sell, she really knows nothing about their health or if she is not health testing them before breeding, she knows nothing about their health as far as Hip problems, thyroid, etc... You can't breed and just think that you will get the "best" from both because the obvious can happen and you get the worst....
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Point well made. In hindsight we realize that Charlie was probably bred more for novelty than for health or anything else - the litter was the first of its kind. That being said, we fell for Charlie right away and we're not looking back.
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Point well made. In hindsight we realize that Charlie was probably bred more for novelty than for health or anything else - the litter was the first of its kind. That being said, we fell for Charlie right away and we're not looking back.
Andyou shouldn't….
I would like to make one more point about breeding, breeders and purebred dogs. Responsible breeders do not breed for money, it is not a business and honestly if you are breeding right, you never make money on a litter, you are lucky if you break even....
And I am not sure I would even say it was a breeding as a novelty, but more for profit only....All that said, I am glad that Charlie has a good home with you and your family
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Here's a few pics of another Pug + Basenji mix. He's up for adoption at our local rescue foundation, the Lange Foundation.
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OMG..he is so cute..what a lovely looking fella..Welcome onboard..
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Here's a few pics of another Pug + Basenji mix. He's up for adoption at our local rescue foundation, the Lange Foundation.
He is adorable! And I have to say that I've heard nothing but great things about the Lange Foundation. I hope he finds a home soon!
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Yes, I would love to adopt him myself… but I am a first-time dog owner, and I am a little intimidated by the reputation of the Basenji --even though in this case he is 1/2 Pug which has an "easier" reputation.
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Welcome to the forum - you've got one little cutie on your hands!
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Yes, I would love to adopt him myself… but I am a first-time dog owner, and I am a little intimidated by the reputation of the Basenji --even though in this case he is 1/2 Pug which has an "easier" reputation.
Are they sure he is a basenji mix or are they just guessing based on the curly tail and erect ears? He looks more like a Chi mix to me. I just found out on Monday the new "hybrid craze" is the "chug" a Chi x Pug.
