@jordandwilly - Thanks for clearing that up.... 9-5 is just fine, IMO.... I work and have always had to leave mine when I was at work, never an issue. That said, we were able to set up the house that access to the backyard (with 10 to 12' privacy fences) with a doggy door and a dog room in the house for them, Locks on the gates so there is NO access for anyone. Dogs sleep 90% of the day so being at work doesn't bother them... never have mine even when I had a litter in the house (And have been in the breed as owner/breeder for 35+ years). You can hire a dog walker to take them out mid day..which is a good solution. and give them a mid day meal depending on their age. I do not and never have used free feeding, period. Especially if you have more that one... you never know what/who is eating what. And you can set up camera's on line to watch them from "afar".... LOL. Keep in mind people that many of us need to work and have day jobs. The most important thing is the time you need to spend with them when you are home. Example would be, if you have young children and you work... when you get home you are going to spend your time with your human children... NO dog would be happy if left out... they need their time also because they are a family member and need as much time as a human child. Again in my opinion
Basenji on cover of essays on poet John Tranter
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An Australian friend sent me this link to a recently published book about John Tranter, an Australian poet. Gracing the cover is a photo of the poet and his Basenji:
"Book cover photo, above and right, by Elizabeth Gillam: John Tranter with his basenji dog ?Biscuit?, Stanmore, Sydney, late 1989. Basenjis are African barkless dogs, though they are known to yodel and howl when they think they are alone. Owning a basenji is not like having a canine companion; it?s more like having an antelope as an occasional acquaintance. The Pygmies of Africa used basenjis to hunt small game, and often carried them on their shoulders, which the dogs seemed to like. Look up "basenji" on Google and in Wikipedia."
… I'm afraid I don't know anything about the poet, but I'm more inclined to keep an eye out for his work, knowing his preference in dogs.
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Although a poetry fan I'd not read John Tranter but am now going to find out more and try to get hold of his books.
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How delightful, I love the description of life with a basenji.
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This is very cool. Thank you for sharing!
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Interesting. I know Roy Blount Jr wrote a poem about basenjis; I wonder if Tranter did as well.
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BASENJI: "A small dog having a short
Smooth coat, and not uttering the barking sound
characteristic of most dogs"
So what does it do? Snort?
Utter the croaking sound characteristic of most frogs?
Make an occasional snappy remark?
Can it bark,
And just demurs?
You aren't going to tell me it purrs.From Webster's Ark by Roy T. Blount, Jr.
I never heard of that one. Thanks for mentioning it!
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OMG, I love his description of owning a B it is describes Dolce to a "T".
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I'm pretty certain Bowpi would purr if she could…
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Wow Arwen was going to look up the poem but you did it for me! Thanks.
