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 Anne and I live with 3 basenjis, Topper, 10, Nicky, 8 and Fast Eddie,6. All are rescues, 2 are tri and Topper is black and white. We live in Tampa, FL and visit one of several dog parks almost every day.That about sums up my life <vbg>. We are fortunate to have several good friends with basenjis so they all get together to play almost every week. Join us if you are ever down this way!
Anne in Tampa</vbg>