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.
Hello from new Basenji owners in CT
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We stumbled across this forum just shortly after getting our brand new baby boy, Lewie! He is such a joy to have around, well mannered and fairly calm (for now- we know that will change!)
We look forward to many loving years as a "pack" with Lewie!
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Welcome! So glad you found us. Tell us a little more about Lewie - how old is he now? Do you have any pictures you can post of him? We LOVE pictures.
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Lewie is about 14 weeks old now and about 9 lbs…
He's a lovely red and white Basenji with white "knee high socks" in the front and "ankle socks" on the back.
As of right now, he seems to be finding his voice, with little grumbles, squeeks, and squeals... no yodels as of yet.
He loves to be snuggled up in blankets... the warmer the better!
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What a cutie!!
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Hey LewieFitz! Where in CT are you? I live in Watertown and work in Colchester! I've got 2 B's myself! Welcome!
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Very cute! Welcome to you and Lewie.
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Oh how cute we can be…and I love his name..
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Hey LewieFitz! Where in CT are you? I live in Watertown and work in Colchester! I've got 2 B's myself! Welcome!
Wait are you back on the East Coast?
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Welcome, who did you get your B from? Many of us are related by our Basenjis
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that last pic is precious!
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Welcome to you and Lewie - he is very handsome.
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Hey LewieFitz! Where in CT are you? I live in Watertown and work in Colchester! I've got 2 B's myself! Welcome!
We live over in New Haven although I grew up in Salem CT (right next to Colchester!)
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Glad you found us. Maybe you will even find "relatives" here. Some of us are related by dogs!
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Wait are you back on the East Coast?
Yep - we moved back at the beginning of the year so I could go back to my old job! My stint in California was short and sweet!
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We live over in New Haven although I grew up in Salem CT (right next to Colchester!)
Cool! I know of another B in Hamden! We should plan a get together sometime!
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Oh congrats on the new baby boy! he is soooo adorable!! Welcome welcome welcome! Always happy to get new B lovers in here!
