Water - Do they like or not?

[thunderbird8588]

Alan,
my Basenji hated water and would avoid puddles like the plague. On very wet days he would try to only go out once or twice to do his stuff. He would tolerate walking in a light shower and had a rather nifty wax jacket.
Vickie, i love the pic of Benji in his Burberrys.

[etzbseder]

I think basenjis don't like water, but when it's hot enough or there's good enough 'prey' in the water, they'll go in. Some more than others, but I find it seems to be only when it's really hot.

As for walking in the rain? I would either just drag Medjai out there, and he'd have to walk in it but always trying to get back home quick, and under cover of trees, cars, and awnings. I did spoil him too much when I got him, even though he was born in the winter when there's snow everywhere, I would walk him under his own umbrella and I would just wear a rain coat and a hat, when it was raining or snowing.

[Dwaf]

Woooa!

Victoria! - Listen, there are certain streets and backalleys he couldn't wear that out! But I gotta say, that is Basenji Bling and no mistake!

I'm thinking Tillo has got some 'special forces' look going on and boy, do they make a handsome pair!

No wonder they don't like water…...hahahaha!

Absolutely great pictures!

Thanks for sharing,

Alan

[Kananga]

I have a basenji that simply doesn't mind it. He waits patiently in the bathtub when rinsing him off. Usually licks my hand and stands still.

He ignores puddles and walks right through them. Rains doesn't bother him either. Have yet to see if he will swim voluntarily.

[noodle]

I have a swimming basenji! But she hates the rain though. Living in the Lake District, we don't get much choice about going out in the rain, like it or not. They all have waterproof coats.

[etzbseder]

Ok, Victoria, you don't have a real basenji, just a wanna be. She looks like a basenji, but it's just a disguise, you've got a look-alike that swims on her own, and fetches? That's a lab in a basenji skin.

[Benkura]

@Dwaf:

I'm thinking Tillo has got some 'special forces' look going on and boy, do they make a handsome pair!

I think Tillo has outdone Benji with this one. We call this Benji's Maverick (Top Gun) or SAS coat.

It's supposed to look like distressed leather and has a brown coloured 'stars & stripes' on the back.

[noodle]

@etzbseder:

Ok, Victoria, you don't have a real basenji, just a wanna be. She looks like a basenji, but it's just a disguise, you've got a look-alike that swims on her own, and fetches? That's a lab in a basenji skin.

LOL. It's more a case of learned behaviour from my lurcher. She can't resist the thrill of the chase, even if it means going into the lake. You should have seen the look on her face the first time she did it!

Meanwhile…here's some more doggie fashion.

[Basenjimamma]

I had no idea how stylish dogs can look. I have to admit, it looks like europe is a little adhead in the dog fashion world…it's a good thing.

[Dwaf]

I can see Victoria has upped the 'cool factor' - distressed leather Top Gun coat!!

'The Ice Man' would paying much respect!

All together now…............"Fly in to the danger zone"

Alan

[NullaBasenji]

My B hates when I give her a bath/shower but she will tolerate playing in the lake at our lake lot. She especially loves water on hot days but is still very suspicious of puddles.

[Elscodobermann]

Vicky, you have the first official chav basenji! you should be locked up for putting the poor soul in that tartan outfit - you will give him a complex lol.

We have a waterproof coat for Tilly when its really heavy rain, but she really doesnt mind getting wet.

[renaultf1]

@Elscodobermann:

Vicky, you have the first official chav basenji!

OMG!!! That's hilarious!!! LOL :D:D:D:D:D

[Benkura]

@Elscodobermann:

Vicky, you have the first official chav basenji!

When we put Chance in that suit we call him 'Chavvy Chance' LOL

[Benkura]

Well it rained hard today in Scotland, so the Bs had to get togged up in their waterproofs to go for a walk. I took my camera with us. Apologies for the shaky pics as it is hard to walk Bs and take pics at the same time!!

Getting ready for the rain.

Three bums!

Don't you just think their bums are adorable??!! LOL!!

[Basenjimamma]

I love it..they look snazzy. Yes the bums are adorable..

[Janneke]

Aaaah.. that's toooooo cute! Haha, their bums definitely are adorable!
You probably have a lot of people staring at you when you walk like this

[thunderbird8588]

Too cute for words!

[moetmum]

Mine hate water and avoid puddles at all costs, they look at you as if you are insane if you go out in the rain, we have a large assortment of coats, summer rain coats, padded winter rain coats with the flap that goes under the body, knitted coats (knitted by me) crochet coats (knitted by Sally),we even have a coat that you soak in water and put on them to keep them cool in the summer, never been used yet though!

Vicki I love the burberry coat, I bet they don't mind being chavvy if they are warm and dry!!

[jonny b.]

lol. i can't stop chuckling! hahaha