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Spencer is 14 today!

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  • MothM

    Guess who had his first birthday today…

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    Happy Birthday and many, many more to come.
  • AndrewnShangoA

    TWICE today! Grrrrr!

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    @tanza: Note the other thread on temperament. It was a known fact many years ago that Basenjis would bite first, ask questions later. I hear this from time to time and smile. My first Basenji that I had in 1966 had the best temperament of any of them. She was absolutely fine with anyone and everyone, loved children, was aloof but not snarky with adults, and I could take her anywhere. My Mom took her on a Humane Society tag day, lots of strangers patting her and when one picked her up she yodeled! If I disturbed her when she was sleeping, she would grumble, and if I picked her up when she was comfortable she would snarl…...sounded like a fire engine.....but she would never nip or bite. I have never known a Basenji that wouldn't snark if you disturb them when they are comfortable, but most of mine were all noise, no action. Like most breeds, there are good and bad. I think one reason people get the impression they are nasty is that most Basenjis will stand on their dignity and don't suffer personal disrespect gladly. You generally can't take liberties with one that doesn't know you.
  • KipawaK

    Saw a basenji mix today…

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  • BasenjimammaB

    Today at the dog park..

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    :D:D:D Your description of Otis meeting the other Basenjis had me in stiches Basenjimomma:D
  • Tayda_LennyT

    Basenji on the Today Show!

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    That is a great story! The basenji is certainly a beautiful one! Thanks for sharing :)
  • JazzysMomJ

    Vet check up today

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    My basenjis are very well known at my vet's office. Since we are in so much when we have a litter everyone in the office knows my dogs. When I call, I just give my dog's name and they know who they are talking to. I always know when there is a new vet tech when they dogn't know my dogs when I call. Everyone there loves my dogs. When we first started there we were the "good basenjis" now I think we must have set the standard for basenjis since we are now "the basenjis".