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  • T

    Well, obviously he was in collusion with the vet - probably got a kickback, hee hee!

    Terry

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  • eeeefarmE

    I would wonder a bit if he actually was uncomfortable but the car ride to the vet sorted it out. Perhaps he wakes up stiff and moving around loosens him up and improves things? I'm old enough to know that it can be painful until you "get the kinks out". :)

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • thunderbird8588T

    Cheeky AJ, good to hear how he's doing though :)

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

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    Basenji Kwame

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  • KipawaK

    Very conniving! Knowing that yelping and limping is going to get attention. I can't believe that many dog lists say that basenjis are not intelligent. Good to hear from you guys!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • D

    He just wanted to go for a car ride and visit people! When I had to kennel my dogs for a long period of time due to a broken ankle, my Arnie did want to leave the kennel. I had to drag him out of there! The staff thought there was something wrong with him but no he just did not want to leave. He loves those places and it is probably due that he was in doggy day care when he was young.

    I have had a few Bs whine and lift a paw up-sometimes two different paws after they get a little hurt for sympathy but nothing like AJ did. I think Bs are sneaky little things! They definitely have intelligence.

    Jennifer

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  • P

    I think the boys are the worst! Probably hoping you'd rush back to him. Good to hear news from you again, Jennifer.

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  • AJs HumanA

    The people who say Basenji are not intelligent do not look at it the way we do. They equate instant, blind obedience with intelligence. In humans, intelligence is measured in problem solving abilities. This is how we see intelligence in our dogs.

    AJ's Ride:

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  • MacPackM

    They are excellent at problem-solving. The humans are usually 'the problem' and most basenjis can manage their humans very well.

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • AJs HumanA

    As mine proved with the original post. snicker

    AJ's Ride:

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  • wizardW

    Snicker is right - AJ was laughing his head off all the way home :D

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  • Shaye's MomS

    I've seen more than one bit of proof they "fake it" when they've had enough of something. Mine will lift one paw and walk on three legs when she has had enough of walking someplace she doesn't want to be. Of course, when I check the paw, no nettles, no pickers, no nothing, but she's had her "moment" and is happy to continue at that point.

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  • P

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    You are so right. Hugs to the clever AJ.

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  • K

    Basenji's are smart in the sense that they can get what they want, and that doesn't include being taught all kinds of silly tricks.
    Sometimes Lela and Binti will stay with a person in the park carrying treats. I call them over with my own treat, sometimes over a distance of over 100 yards: they come running to me (I feel very proud!), sit, get my treat and instantly turn around and run off to the other person again, to pick up where they left….
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  • KipawaK

    @kjdonkers:

    Basenji's are smart in the sense that they can get what they want, and that doesn't include being taught all kinds of silly tricks.
    Sometimes Lela and Binti will stay with a person in the park carrying treats. I call them over with my own treat, sometimes over a distance of over 100 yards: they come running to me (I feel very proud!), sit, get my treat and instantly turn around and run off to the other person again, to pick up where they left….

    How true is THAT!!! I have had that happen on a number of occasions with Kipawa! It's all about food. And sunshine of course, as Lela and Binti are showing in that lovely picture. And just look at those sweet, adorable, kind, CONNIVING faces!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • avdpierreA

    i love this….so very funny1

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  • O

    My goodness, what a clever little schemer! I have learned that not much stands between a determined Basenji and his goal. :)

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  • KipawaK

    They are also very clever at winning people over. My sis, who owns and loves chow chows, just didn't 'get' my excitement when I made plans to get a basenji. At the beginning, she thought Kipawa was cute, but she was still reserved with her feelings. However, she is totally in love with Kipawa now, and he loves her too. And she is now loving the breed itself. If she sees a good basenji picture somewhere, she will post it on facebook. Those basenji faces can just melt our hearts, and that is why the little buggers can get away with so much. :)

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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    @Thana: she does have basenji characteristics then apart from her colours and looks.- i also think she must have some basenji blood! She is lovely and lucky no matter what! adorable little face:))))) Having read about the characteristics I think she does. The lady with the basenji that we met also commented on some of the things she was doing as "very basenji" (eg. standing on her back legs so she could see what was going on). Has a lovely wrinkly forehead too. Got very frustrated with me earlier and did her funny bark, more of a wierd howl really. She is def one of a kind. Its a shame we have to have her spayed (not that I could ever justify letting her have a litter).
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