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  • PorthosP

    I live in Killeen, Texas and stationed at Ft. Hood. I have had my Tri-female for 5 years now and she is 6. I have always felt cheated by missing out on a lot of the Basenji puppy antics. My girl is very docile and picky. after reading stories of other Basenji's I noticed that my girl did not do a lot of those things. so I knew the only way I was going to get to enjoy those headaches was to get a pup. This last January I bought a very handsome red boy and now I have my hands full but I am loving it. He has brought new life to the whole family to include my girl.
    I have a "YouTube" account and upload videos of my two beautiful Basenji's all the time. please feel free to check them out and leave comments.

    http://www.youtube.com/PorthosLopez

    Porthos

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  • CyrusVirusC

    Cute videos! Your Sheba has the same snarky growl as Cyrus.

    Cale and Jenn, and of course

    The Boys - Cyrus, Hemi, and Oscar ![](images/smilies/cool.png "Cool")

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  • tanzaT

    Very cute, who did you get your pup from?

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • Chelbell26C

    Go Army Beat Navy! Welcome to the forum! Can't wait to hear about your pups and see some pictures. I'll have to check out your youtube videos in a bit :-)

    God bless our service men & women!:D

    Chellie & Jackpot ![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • PorthosP

    @tanza:

    Very cute, who did you get your pup from?

    Dee's Basenji's in Beevile, Texas

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