Just because the breeder's other litters didn't show signs of allergies doesn't mean yours won't have an allergy to the corn. Dogs like people are individuals and allergies aren't necessarily genetically passed along. But as someone mentioned, a lot of allergies are environmental. But it is important to "test" to find out - make detailed notes on when the hot spots become most irritating; is it right after the dog has been outside after a rain where soil molds become an issue; are there certain blankets or crate pads that cause an issue; and don't forget to run a food test eliminating corn, as it might not be the corn but some other ingredient.
Cloven paws
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Chicago is a big town and a lot of people own them here.
It's not that they are untrainable, it's just they respond to different training and the fact that they think nothing of biting if they see fit.
Your kidding, aren't you? You expect them to just bite? I have never seen a Basenji "just" bite… unless of very poor temperament or socialization..... and that is a very, very small few
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No they don't bite out of the blue, but they can if you-
Try to trim their nails, neither likes it- our tri actually went after our vet's assistant, charged her. Another different assistant he just stands there like an angel while they trim his nails?
Stranger/child Picking him up
Stranger reaching around his head toward his back
Touch or grab his tail
Corner him
Our male is neutered and will not tolerate any other male. Was was in puppy classes and met lots of dogs and was fine until he turned about 1 1/2 and wham!
Also he has a thing about mauling/wrestling large dogs with long hair he meets on walks. He jumps on them and trys to wrestle them to the ground, pulling hair out of them. I'm not sure it's playing or what. Other owners are not amused.
They other night he met a older female yellow lab he knew as a puppy, they were great together. He like labs for some reason?
Yes 99% of the time, they are fine, but some things will set them off. Leave them alone and they will leave you alone, but people who are forced to deal with them don't look foward to it.
O.K. We get our dog and go to puppy training class. My wife goes and the very firsat class the trainer pulls my wife over and tells her, "I know basenjis and one bite or incident and he's out of the class". We were really mad! We complained about the trainer.
No they wont just bite someone, but they might in the right situation. Like it or not they have a bad reputation with vets, kennals & trainers.
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Well really, any dog will do that…. not just Basenjis.... and I disagree with you on the "people don't look forward to dealing with them"..... if properly socialized..... yes of course there are some things and people that they take a dislike to... and so does ever other breed
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I disagree with you on the "people don't look forward to dealing with them"….. if properly socialized..... yes of course there are some things and people that they take a dislike to... and so does ever other breed
This was just my experience when we shopped for a new vet, looked to boarding and training. They ask what kind of dog you have then you get a negitive response. Yes they are not the only breed like that, but we did find out they have a bad reputation with many animal care/service places.
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Toby has joined paw pads too. I always thought it was a breed characteristic? I know Nashville is not as large of a city as Chicago, but everyone here loves Toby, they say "he is a what?" Cracks me up. Not a common breed here, as a matter of fact we don't have a breeder in Tennessee at all, as far as I know. Which is one reason I was intrested in breeding B's, I think alot of people would love to have one, but don't want a backyard breeder or puppy mill B.
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Which is one reason I was intrested in breeding B's, I think alot of people would love to have one
I think the best profile for a basenji owner is a previous cat owner, I think they would have a better shot at understanding the breed. Owners have to be totaly commited to the dog. It's not a dog for the laxed owner. Our breeder really got to know us and "trained us" in basenji's including classes.
I could never breed basenji's because I could never part with all those puppies.
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I think the best profile for a basenji owner is a previous cat owner, I think they would have a better shot at understanding the breed. Owners have to be totaly commited to the dog. It's not a dog for the laxed owner. Our breeder really got to know us and "trained us" in basenji's including classes.
I could never breed basenji's because I could never part with all those puppies.
Oh trust me… right Lisa... as much as you love them.. by the time they are 10wks, you are ready for them to go to their new homes... and excited for their new owners....
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Yeah, you're right about that. I am too soft hearted to let go of puppies. I'll tell you this…I would make sure the new parents of my pups were prepared, pre-screened to make sure they have never been charged with any animal neglect or abuse...I would want them to walk through fire to have one of my pups, then before you know it..I would have 10 B's...LOL It is alot to worry about, maybe someone on here would like to move to good ol' Tennessee...Tanza..Quercus...anyone??? LOL:D
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How could anyone part with one of these little angels?
Not my picture-
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Wow…so cute. I had no idea that Chicago looked like that!! Beautiful pic.:D
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No there is no place in Chicago like this.
Not my picture.
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Oh…I was going to say you have a beautiful yard. LOL Still..love the pic. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh trust me… right Lisa... as much as you love them.. by the time they are 10wks, you are ready for them to go to their new homes... and excited for their new owners....
Yep, by 10 weeks I am ready for them to go to their new homes. Then I get to do the proud grandma thing and get postcards and pictures.
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My vet likes my dogs. They are well socialized, easy to examine, and generally well behaved. My trainers like my dogs for mostly the same the reasons though part of why we go to class is to maintain the socialization and good behavior. I do not kennel my dogs, I have a house sitter and she also likes my dogs and comments on the same characteristics.
I have encountered people who have had bad experiences with the breed but I do not think it is the norm. Breeders have worked very hard to breed good temperaments. Responsible breeders also do alot of early socialization to give a good foundation to their puppies when they go to their new homes.
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My vet likes my dogs. They are well socialized, easy to examine, and generally well behaved. My trainers like my dogs for mostly the same the reasons though part of why we go to class is to maintain the socialization and good behavior. I do not kennel my dogs, I have a house sitter and she also likes my dogs and comments on the same characteristics.
I have encountered people who have had bad experiences with the breed but I do not think it is the norm. Breeders have worked very hard to breed good temperaments. Responsible breeders also do alot of early socialization to give a good foundation to their puppies when they go to their new homes.
Ditto to all of that, except, we do use a kennel. The woman who runs it loves our dogs! I always over prepare her, and warn her about Ivy, etc…and they are all perfect angels while they are there!
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How could anyone part with one of these little angels?
Those look like Cindy Griswold's dogs
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Those look like Cindy Griswold's dogs
I was just thinking the same thing… those are Cindy's dogs...
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My vet likes my dogs. They are well socialized, easy to examine, and generally well behaved. My trainers like my dogs for mostly the same the reasons though part of why we go to class is to maintain the socialization and good behavior. I do not kennel my dogs, I have a house sitter and she also likes my dogs and comments on the same characteristics.
I have encountered people who have had bad experiences with the breed but I do not think it is the norm. Breeders have worked very hard to breed good temperaments. Responsible breeders also do alot of early socialization to give a good foundation to their puppies when they go to their new homes.
My Vet(s) and all the tech like my dogs… well except if they are there for a procedure that requires IV dip.... Kristii and Mickii "remove" them regardless of how they try to stop them...
They usually have to have a tech sit with them the entire time... 
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My vet and staff all love my B's also. They've never so much as wiggled on the table, and always greet everyone who enters the room.
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Our tri male is great until the nail trimming, taking blood, getting shots, no problem, examining him is also no problem. It's always the nail trimming he hates. He's always hated it.
Our female on the other hand is a scaredy dog so EVERYTHING the vet does is full of drama. She struggles on the table, she never bites, but you have to wrestle her still. One time while getting a vacination shot she actually broke my wife's nose in two places by jerking her head around. She was still till the shot, then WHAM! Now my wife wont take them to the vet anymore, I have to.
On time while nail trimming, which our female also hates (she wont bite) actually freaked out so bad, that poop shot out of her bottom!
