@basenjicurious
It’s great that you’re doing your homework on the basenji. I think the reason you read all these “horror stories” is because they are not your typical dog. They are a beautiful and highly intelligent breed with a very strong prey drive. My Kembe is my first basenji but I was familiar with the breed because my brothers were basenji owners. I got her when she was 1years old - she was returned to the breeder by the previous owners. Kembe has never been destructive, she has free reign of our house, and I can leave her at home alone. It’s extremely important to exercise them regularly - especially exercise and stimulate their minds, and establish a routine (I can set my watch to my dog). They are definitely trainable - it scares me to see how smart she is and also well behaved. Basenjis are extremely lovable and hilariously funny. If I have a treat that my dog especially likes - she will do her whole “repertoire of tricks” without me even asking her. She dances to let me know it’s time to eat and will sit right next to me and hit me with her paw when she wants to go for her walk.
I think our basenji chose us - when we went to the breeders home to look at her - She jumped up next to my husband on the couch and curled up! I was sold on her! I really hope you find a basenji that right for you!
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Who says Basenjis can't get along?
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Check out this Facebook picture:
The owner comments "No they don't fight. We don't allow grumbling or any bad moods, so they get along really well." Interesting!
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Yeah, I had that on my FB too. Total awe and respect….
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Notice the spray bottle on the counter…...
-Joanne -
Notice the spray bottle on the counter…...
-Joannewhat do you think is in the bottle that has a PURPLE color…just wondering....don't think it would be used on the clan-really?
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@Buddys:
what do you think is in the bottle that has a PURPLE color…just wondering....don't think it would be used on the clan-really?
Oh, I noticed the bottle was full of purple too. it probably isn't used on the dogs… I just couldn't NOT say anything about a room full of Basenjis and one of the only other things in it is a spray bottle!!
-Joanne -
Oh, wow! So well-behaved.
I would LOVE to know how the owners "don't allow" things. I don't allow lots of things, but they happen anyway!
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I would LOVE to know how the owners "don't allow" things.
I could suggest a few ways, but some might not be "politically correct!"
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Yeah, 'don't allow' dosen't count with the gang of hoodlums we have, We don't allow counter surfering, but they just don't seem to understand unless we speak fluent basenji.
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Cheers , my basenji gets along with just about every living thing…... Well maybe not birds & squirrels Ha
I would love to be in a room with all those basenjis crazy, but so cool.
