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.
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Hi,
My name is Jennifer Hill and I presently live in Ohio. I thought I was a member of this group but I guess I never registered!
I presently have 6 Bs, 3 of my own and 3 rescues. My own are a 7 month old red male, possibly Fanconi affected, a 7 year old red male, and a 9 year old red female, Fanconi affected. My rescues are a 1 year old red male, a 2 year old brindle male, and a 5 year old brindle female, mom to the 1 year old. All my rescues have tested Probably Clear for Fanconi via the DNA test. I have been lucky this past year.
I am active in rescue and lure coursing, although with the weather this past Spring, not very active in lure coursing at all this year. I also attend confirmation shows and attend the National each year. I do not presently own a dog that is actively showing but sometimes I will enter my Veteran at Specialities and/or the National.
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Welcome to the Forum!
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Hello and welcome to the forum!
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Hi Jennifer (and the b's!)
Welcome! Would love to see your dogs, especially the brindles, have really been thinking about adding a brindle to the family and loooove seeing pics of them!
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Hello and welcome to the forum:D
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Hi Jennifer!!! good to see you here!!!!
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Hello and welcome
Greetings from Denmark
Esther
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Greetings!!!!
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Welcome…Yes pictures would be lovley if you get a chance.
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Welcome to the pack - and speaking of packs it sounds like you could have your own forum
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Welcome…we are always happy to hear about folks who rescue as well as lure course.
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Welcome. Like others have already said…I can't wait to see pictures!
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Welcome!
