Kipawa had a basenji play date today…

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  • KipawaK

    … and it was by sheer accident! We were walking/running at our favourite park and all of a sudden I see a dog with red and white colouring... same size as a basenji... and then, "YES, it IS a basenji"!

    Well, don't tell me otherwise - Kipawa and "Chewie" knew instantly that they were the same as each other. Chewie is 15 months old and is neutered. Kipawa seems to be a fast maturing boy and definitely was more dominant, but aside from that, it was the most delightful thing to watch my boy playing and running with another basenji! I had visions of them being in Africa out on a hunt, especially when they were running through some tall brown grasses.

    Kipawa and Chewie will have more play dates in the future. Chewie's owners LOVED that Chewie got to play with another basenji. But darn it all, the one day I didn't bring my camera! I could kick myself!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • Marie HeidebrechtM

    And I was just going to say…"where are the pictures?" ;)
    I remember Jigsaw had a similar experience when she was about Kipawa's age. It was so neat to see her really PLAY with another dog who "understood" her body language. Hopefully you'll be able to have more playdates with Chewie - and be sure and bring your camera next time!

    Marie Heidebrecht

    in Ontario, Canada

    with the curly-tailed brats Jigsaw and Indy ![](images/smilies/smile.png "Smile")

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  • S

    Fran, this will show you that 2 b's are better than one.
    So, lets get a second one to your home!!! laugh.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • KipawaK

    @sharronhurlbut:

    Fran, this will show you that 2 b's are better than one.
    So, lets get a second one to your home!!! laugh.

    Sharron, now aren't you being a little trouble maker? :D

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • MacPackM

    With 2, you have all that fun all the time! I'm just saying…......

    So glad you got to meet Chewie, I'm sure you will have many good playdates. (If it works out, think about swapping 'babysitting', that can work out really well for a few hours, or days)

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • renaultf1R

    Yup…now you see why those of us with multiple basenjis love it!

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  • JannekeJ

    Sounds like Kipawa and Chewie had lots of fun! And I think you are never going to forget your camera again from now on….. ;) :D

    Tillo's website

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    How much fun…
    I once had that happen too at the dog park, when I had Otis..we walked closer and through the fence I could see two red/whites and one tri running by..my heart skipped a beat..what are the odds of meeting one basenji let alone three at the park..zilch, zero nada....but we did...come to find out two of tehm had been my fosters for a very brief time until they made it to their longer term foster..whom in turn ended up adopting both of them..small world..

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • WalterW

    Nice for Kipawa…I'm hoping for a chance encounter like that for Scarlett.

    <u>FoPaws Motion Slickness "Scarlett"</u>

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  • KipawaK

    @Walter:

    Nice for Kipawa…I'm hoping for a chance encounter like that for Scarlett.

    'When' it happens, Scarlett will love it Walter. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the both of you.

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • Rita JeanR

    I like the saying two are better than one. House is lots of fun and life is great.

    Rita Jean

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  • T

    Sharon is right, now you know how we get sucked into having more than one. Something about watching them run together that just looks so natural. I had his two sisters and two of my other dogs running the property together in the sun (brief moment of sun) Saturday. It was so great to watch them interact with each other and take turns chasing each other.
    Glad he got to meet a friend who was fun for him to play with like that, great experience for him.
    Hugs,
    Therese

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  • KipawaK

    @Therese:

    Glad he got to meet a friend who was fun for him to play with like that, great experience for him.
    Hugs,
    Therese

    Honestly Therese, I don't know who enjoyed it more, Kipawa and Chewie, or the adults who were watching them!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • KirstenK

    That's great!! Too bad you didn't get photos, though. Would have loved to have seen them!

    Kirsten Sigrist

    Ariel

    Istari New World Tempest

    For more photos visit my facebook page:

    Istari Basenjis

    Remembering:

    Winnie, Pippin, and Tessa

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  • MrBaRooampBittyM

    It's been a little over 3 months since Mr Baroo came to live with us and Karin and I are grinning most of the time because of the wild play times with Bitty. She had been developing a severe case of couch potato untul he came. Now every time they go out the back door it is at a dead run and Mr. B leads Bitty on multiple circles of their 1/4 acre yard.They are so awesomly beautiful when they run likle that.

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