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 Florida
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Hi everyone! I am very new to the world of Basenjis. I recenty got engaged to a man who has a 6 yr old Basinji named Kitiara (along with a German Shepard- Usha and a Golden Retriever- Amber). When you add my cat- Jewel Kitty to the mix, we have quite the family! I am very interested in learning everything I can about the breed and look forward to recieving lots of good advice. I have the feeling that I am in for quite an adventure! We just moved into a new house and as soon as I can find my camera I will post some pics.
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Hello & welcome to the wonderful world of the Basenji forum
What part of Florida do you live in? There are several Floridian members on this site.
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We live in Jacksonville.
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We live in Jacksonville.
Oh ok. You're up north! I live in Palm Bay (by Melbourne) which is about an hour southeast of Orlando
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Cool. I've been to Melbourne once. It's a lovely part of the state!
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Hello and welcome!!!
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Welcome to the forum….......it's a Florida invasion!!!:D
Enjoy, good information and a few laughs as well.
Pics of your B when you can.;)
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Welcome! Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your brood!
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Welcome!
i am in Tampa.
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Another welcome from Tampa here. Have you had the dogs to Dogwood Park? It is an amazing 26 acre fenced dogpark in Jacksonville with a huge pond, we planned a vacation a couple of years ago so we could stop there for an evening for our 3 to play. It really is great, and open to non-members on weekends for a very small fee.
This is a great place to learn about basenjis, the good and the bad. They are cat-like in personality, very clean and incredibly smart. You are in for some fun!
Anne in Tampa
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Another welcome to the forum! You'll find it's lots of fun, some tears, lots of great tips, and very addicting
