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Very pretty girl…. congrats!

Nallah is such a pretty baby.

Another thing you need to consider, is this just going to be a show dog or are you thinking that you may some day breed her? The puppy that may be the best starter show dog may not be the best choice if you are thinking this may also become your foundation bitch.

To add, we have signs on all of our doors that lead outside and inside that are bright yellow with the silhouette of a basenji and say "Don't Let The Dog Out". This way, when anyone comes in or out, they are reminded. The signs go around the door handle, and if I remember correctly, were only a couple of bucks each.

I figured I'd see more, because there are a lot more basenji breeders around Tucson than where I used to live.

@etzbseder:

Our dogs may not be as smart as we make them out to be all the time. Medjai just sat on a treat and instead of getting up and eating it, he tried for 10 minutes to push his but out of the way with his nose. Then he was able to eat the treat.

LOL! 😃 Great story!

Have you tried to contact anyone in the Tucson Kennel Club?
http://www.azdogs.com/tkc/
They don't have much of a website, but do have email addys for the President and Secretary. There are likely other kennel clubs in the area also

They look almost like a fluffy basenji, at least the ones with the pointy ears and more curly tails.

@Kananga:

+1

Fish oil is the answer. I bought a 16oz bottle of natural Salmon fish oil extract awhile back. I put a teaspoon or two of it in Kananga's food in the morning. He loves the added flavor and his dandruff has greatly decreased. The air up in MN is very dry in the winter so it is a must. Should work wonders in warmer climates.

+1 on the Salmon fish oil. Works wonders!

Basenjis - the ghost dogs 🙂

YES, it was a mistake (I'm told) on their part, and I was not actually accepted. Therefor I am on the hunt again for sponsors, which is harder this time, as I am in Greeley more full time and don't have availability to drive to denver for the HCBC events, and don't see any upcomming shows for awhile.

They said that there is a overgrowth of Bacteria, which is common in some dogs. So I can either give him some yogurt or a med that they are giving me, as Medjai is a very picky eater. I just figured this would be easiest for now, but I'll try yogurt next time.

From what I have read, it is 2 in coach and 1 more in first class. I would recommend making sure it's a large plane, as they will allow more dogs, maybe 3 if it's a big plane.

Tea tree oil is great, it smells so strong that mine won't get their faces near it!
Anne in Tampa

Eli at 24.5 lbs and only 7 mos. Wow! Perhaps my Seren Jane not so big after all. She does a lot of chaseing squirels but no somersaults. I think its the treats though that are affecting her weight.

@lvoss:

If you can find a copy, I would recommend trying to get a hold of a copy of the Basenji Stacked and Moving by Robert Cole. They are no longer in print and can get quite expensive but every so often you can luck upon a copy that is reasonably priced.

Here is an online copy: http://www.basenjiclubofcanada.com/BCOC-BobCole.html

Congrats…I saw your name in the Bulletin that showed you were up for membership. 🙂

@BDawg:

Ours will drink wine and beer. Lexi HATES the smell of a banana. When I peel it, sometimes we let her smell it and then runs all over the house. It's so funny and sometimes we chase her with it (good naturedly) and she goes nuts and spins on the bed all playfully.

She will roll in anything mint flavored or scented. She also loves to roll in leather and will stick her face in ANY stinky shoe and go bizurk. It's hilarious!!

http://www.dogster.com/video/379313/The_new_shoes_leather_is_my_catnip

The video is ADORABLE!

Just wondering….rolling and/or rubbing on scents is called self-anointing. In wild animal studies they are researching if this is an innate behavior to mask personal scents or to repel external parasites. (Pandas, not only in our United States, but in China breeding facilities, many times choose to anoint with scents that are not found in their natural habitat.)

I wonder then, are our dogs also self anointers as a throw back to their wild heritage, or are they just plain strange? Does anyone else have dogs with scent preferences (other than the nasty dead/decayed stuff they find on a regular basis) My Kate is a 'nasty' scent anointer, Tyler will rub on apple scents.

Yeah, it doesn't seem hard enough of a word for the spelling bee. They could have used any one of a dozen common basenji names though. I don't think there was one person who spelled Medjai right the first time, and only half even pronounce it right. There are a couple movies and books with Medjai in it, so it's not that rare.

@Vanessa:

Red has got to be messy :eek:

No, you would be surprised.. they never make a mess…as in they want "all" of it.... :p