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.
New basenji owner in WA
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Hi everyone! I am new and PROUD basenji owner from Kent WA :D. Tuesday my boyfriend drove 360 miles to Tri-Cities and back, to rescue our basenji from the local animal shelter. Our baby B's name is Zoe and she is a year and a half old and the sweetest girl ever. I hope to share stories and learn a lot here.
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shes gorgeous, im very jealous lol
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Welcome! What a cutie!!
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Welcome! She's lovely! I also see some podenco in her..
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Lovely basenji…are you going to lure course her?
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Nice looking dog - does she have much in the way of face wrinkles? Can't tell exactly from the photo - I think the wrinkles add so much to their expressions.
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Welcome and thanks for saving her. We are just around the Sound from you so we hope to see you on the trails someday. More pictures please.
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Yes, please, more photos!
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We are on the other side of the water from you. Good luck with the newest member of your family!
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Hello from Oregon! My bf and I just got our first basenji this year as well, a puppy in February. If you end up lure coursing maybe we will get the chance to meet sometime, or if you ever end up in the Portland area. Good luck with your girl, she's gorgeous!
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pacificNWbasenji, are you going to the dog show this weekend?
I will be there sat for sure!
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We actually got a chance to get out of town this weekend, visiting family in Boise. I am happy to announce 15 week old Dude has been crated in the back of my 4runner for a 400 mile trip from Portland to Boise with potty breaks every hour and a half and hasnt made a sound! He is normally crated for 5 hours a day weekdays while I work and is quiet without accidents but I am amazed that he has done so well for 7 hours on the road. Cant wait to settle down and cuddle the puppy now
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Hello & welcome from Canada. Nice girl you have & thanks for saving her.
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Welcome! She's lovely! I also see some podenco in her..
Thank you! I think she does. At first, i thought she might be mixed with red nose pitbull, because of her eyes and snout. But after looking at some podenco pictures, i think that is what she is mixed with.
This is almost exactly what she looks like, except she is a lot shorter.
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Nice looking dog - does she have much in the way of face wrinkles? Can't tell exactly from the photo - I think the wrinkles add so much to their expressions.
she doesn't have very many wrinkles on her face, probably lost that feature with her mix. but she definitely makes some cute expressions
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Welcome! What a cutie!!
More pics! More pics!Welcome and thanks for saving her. We are just around the Sound from you so we hope to see you on the trails someday. More pictures please.
Yes, please, more photos!
I am going to try and get some more pics of her today, its going to be nice and sunny outside. Stay tuned
