Bring your paperwork that the breeder gave you to your first visit because they will want to know some things like birth date, always (in the first year or so when lots of shots are administered) bring the vaccination record book Pam and Sheila gave you and ensure they make a copy of it and not just write it down..you will also want to update your copy as your pup receive shots so like I said..bring it so they can fill it in for you. Any questions you have regarding vaccinations I highly suggest asking your vet but also getting in touch with Pam to ask her opinion, she knows her dogs and her lines and she is better equipped than the vet to give you an honest evaluation on which to give. Also try to follow her guidance on neutering and spaying (if you plan to). I know with Oakley I followed their advice. It might be true or not but in my opinion basenjis tend to mature slower and I find they need more time for the growth plates to close before castrating is a wise choice.
Basenji Mixes
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Who's got a mutt. If so, what kind.
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We have 2 mutts. Shelby is what we call a labrasenji, labrador retriever and besenji mix. Vince is anybody's guess. The shelter called him a basenji mix but he doesn't exactly act like one. He is at least 50% snugglebunny.:D
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Gypsy is a golden retriever mixed with….. something with long legs and lean waist. She used to be built for speed, but now as an old woman tends to have less of a waistline -- but then, who doesn't? LOL
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Hollie is a basenji/whippet mix. Lots of running FAST and hunting squirrels. The shelter had Hollie listed as a whippet mix, but it didn't take long to discover her personality is ALL basenji!!!
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The shelter listed goober as a Shepard/chow mix. Shepard I can see. But Chow?
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I would guess that goober is a some type of Terrier mix, like a Parson Russel…
I would never guess Chow...gggg....
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Duke is our 1st and we think he is Basenji-Parson (Jack) Russell
Dais is our 2nd and we think she is Basenji-Beagle -
The reason I said Parson Russell is because of the "ear" fold… that is pretty typical terrier, I think....
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The ear fold is gone. It was floppy only for a day or two when we got him.
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My Lucy is Basenji and Corgi. The shelter had her listed as just Corgi, but she doesn't really look like one at all except for the ears. But all her vet paperwork from when she was at the shelter has Corgi crossed out and Basenji put in it's place.
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I recently saw on TV there is now DNA testing that can tell us EXACTLY what mix of dog we own. I believe they are testing for 134 different breeds currently. This is a blood test. Saliva test is available, but doesn't test for as many breeds and if a re-test is necessary they would need additional salvia, blood can be used over for a re-test. This was on one of the early morning national news programs… I can't remember which. Long live the MUTT!
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I recently got a Basenji mix. I am not sure exactly what she is mixed with though. She is about 40lbs, but looks almost 100% Basenji. She is very powerful and a little broad chested. I am lucky with her though. She exhibits all the great characteristics of a Basenji, but almost none of the bad ones.
