@basenjicurious
It’s great that you’re doing your homework on the basenji. I think the reason you read all these “horror stories” is because they are not your typical dog. They are a beautiful and highly intelligent breed with a very strong prey drive. My Kembe is my first basenji but I was familiar with the breed because my brothers were basenji owners. I got her when she was 1years old - she was returned to the breeder by the previous owners. Kembe has never been destructive, she has free reign of our house, and I can leave her at home alone. It’s extremely important to exercise them regularly - especially exercise and stimulate their minds, and establish a routine (I can set my watch to my dog). They are definitely trainable - it scares me to see how smart she is and also well behaved. Basenjis are extremely lovable and hilariously funny. If I have a treat that my dog especially likes - she will do her whole “repertoire of tricks” without me even asking her. She dances to let me know it’s time to eat and will sit right next to me and hit me with her paw when she wants to go for her walk.
I think our basenji chose us - when we went to the breeders home to look at her - She jumped up next to my husband on the couch and curled up! I was sold on her! I really hope you find a basenji that right for you!
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Black chow sights a basenji!
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My sister's black chow has her own blog, and a short while ago had a beach encounter with a basenji. See the picture and read about it at :
http://www.pansy-paws.com/wordpress/?p=213
This beach area is an area known for purebred dogs - it's a fairly affluent area. My sis and her chow like to go there because the dogs can be left off leash and they are all really well behaved. And just up the beach is a Starbuck's where my sis Rose stops for a coffee and Beatrice gets a fresh bowl of water.
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Your sis's Chow is soooo fluffy!
That is a regal-looking basenji indeed. -
Cool photos…thanks so much for sharing.