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.
Hello from NW London
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Hi all, introducing myself. I am Stelios a work from home civil servant living in NW London. I do not yet have a Basenji but hope to be able to show off my new owner shortly. Registering (and reading all the wonderful information) here before I take the plunge; and actually find a way of finding a pup for sale (I haven’t quite got to that information yet).
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Welcome and thanks for doing your "homework" first!
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@stelios You should have by now ! And having done your homework gave you an instant introduction. Wish more people would explore the breed better before embarking on such a life changing exercise !
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Hey guys, nice to meet you and I like your idea.
