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.
And another new SoCal member!
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I've lurked a bit while I was researching Basenjis and I'm delighted to say Fiji has now joined our family. She'll be 3 in July - I picked her up last weekend from a woman who couldn't keep her following a tough divorce. I had been looking for a rescue basenji and had a home visit coordinated by Karen at Basenji Rescue recently. Then this little girl just floated magically into our orbit.
She's a doll…though now that she's had a few days to become confident that we love her and will keep her, she's testing. Typical B, from everything I've read. We downsized to a small loft with a big view in an urban environment a few years ago and haven't had a dog in this kind of environment. But she loves walking the neighborhood and hanging at the office with us.
Already, I can't imagine how I ever lived without a Basenji! Thanks for allthe good info on this board!
Catt with a dog
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Welcome to the pack. get some pictures up when you can
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Thanks - just figured out how to add a photo avatar – not sure yet how to post photos but I'm searching!
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Welcome Welcome!!!! Your avatar pic is very cute, can't wait to hear more about your new addition and see pics
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Welcome and Congrats!!!
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Welcome to the forum!
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Hi and Welcome to Basenji Forums,
You can find some help about how to post photos and other photo related questions here:
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Welcome!! And how sweet of you to rescue your little girl
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Thanks for the welcome messages, and for the tips on posting photos! I just posted a Day in the Life of Fiji in the Show off your Dog forum.
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Thanks for joining us and for the pics:D Welcome!:D
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Hello and welcome!
Enjoy your basenji girl!
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Welcome to the Forum. I hope you are having a blast with your little girl! I used to live in So-Cal and now live in CO…we're getting our B at the end of the month and from everything I hear about how they like the sun & warmer weather....I think a B would like So-Cal better cuz its warmer down there!
Ours will just have to tough it out in the crazy Colorado weather. LOL -
Wee are having ablast with her indeed. I've taken to heart what I've heard a few times on these forums: a tired Basenji is a good Basenji. She and I walk and walk and walk.
And, yes, I think they're happier in the heat. Fiji is not too impressed when it's foggy and cool in the morning. Can't imagine they'd love snow, though I know there are a lot of folks from cold climes on these boards.
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Welcome to the pack!
