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Is he a basenji mix?

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  • M

    @giza1 that’s fair. I never heard of a basenji until the vet mentioned he looked a little bit like one. I just wanted to see if people who knew the breed better had any ideas especially since some DNA tests have been unreliable on past dogs I’ve owned. Thank you for the tip though, you’re definitely right!!

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  • B

    He is adorable. Like giza1 said, you can guess all day, professionals also; but you truly won't know until you do a DNA test. Whatever you decide to do, enjoy him. He looks like he's going to be a whole lot of fun and if he does have "some" basenji in that mix...............you are in for a time of your life!!! Enjoy.

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  • senjisillyS

    @moo98 A lot of shelter dogs are being shipped all over the country right now due to low availability in some areas. Lots of Texas rescues are being shipped to northern states due to empty shelters and rescues. Your cutie could be from anywhere if they didn't give you much history on him.

    Lynn B.

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  • M

    @senjisilly Thanks for the info! Yeah, I received no history on him other than he’s 13 weeks and a lab mix.

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  • tanzaT

    @moo98 - Very cute, hope you enjoy him.... I would not say Basenji... as the look could relate to many different breed of dogs...

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • ZandeZ

    He is adorable! Personally I don't see Basenji in him but if you are really curious, do a DNA test. 13 weeks is very young to tell how big he will get ! You will know more in a few month's time and may well be very surprised.

    He's a lucky boy to have found his forever home with you.

    Sally Wallis

    Zande Basenjis

    www.zandebasenjis.com

    https://pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com

    SKYPE zandeuk

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  • C

    I have a black and white basenji and I do see some resemblance to my dog. I do agree you will likely not be able to know for sure without testing. I have only had 4 other dogs prior to this one so this might not be only specific to the basenji.....I have a growler...so as a puppy if she was sleeping on the sofa next to me and I accidently bumped her she would growl. If I offer her a treat for a behavior change she will look at me as if to say she is thinking about whether the treat is worth her complying. Too smart for her own good somedays. Enjoy ! I like the look. I am a big believer in mixed breeds for moderation in temperament and quirks.

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  • eeeefarmE

    @chrisf said in Is he a basenji mix?:

    I have a growler...so as a puppy if she was sleeping on the sofa next to me and I accidently bumped her she would growl.

    Entirely normal for a Basenji. They don't like to be bothered when they are comfortable. Growling or snarking is a likely result.

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

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  • N

    I don't know if he is part Basenji or not...but he sure is beautiful. I hope you and your new friend have lots of happy healthy years together....and LOADS of fun!!!

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  • D

    He is a cutie. Looks like he is getting lots of love and he will return it. Glad you have him.

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