@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 in Dog Fancy magazine January 2012 issue
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Dog Fancy magazine is featuring the basenji on page 46 of their January 2012 issue. The photo on the title page shows a furryish basenji!!!!!!!!!! I have never seen a photo of a basenji with that kind of coat!!???
Also, in the 'good to know' section, Julie Jones is quoted as saying in response to why the puppies are born in the winter, "The speculation is that puppies are born in cool weather because high heat might be too harsh for the newborns." But, in the Southern Hemisphere, isn't our winter their summer?!
Just curious.
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In the Southern Hemisphere basenji puppies are born in June, their winter.
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In the Southern Hemisphere basenji puppies are born in June, their winter.
I didn't know that! How very curious! It's amazing that they have switched around. What a fascinating breed! I just had Binti spayed, so I won't be encountering heat cycles anyway, but it is interesting. Thanks for the reply.
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I didn't know that! How very curious! It's amazing that they have switched around. What a fascinating breed! I just had Binti spayed, so I won't be encountering heat cycles anyway, but it is interesting. Thanks for the reply.
Most and many imported bitches from the Southern Hemisphere to the US have kept their southern cycles
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What is their cycle like in the congo.. the equator, cuts it in half..so there really is no winter… when does it happen there, and does it have more to do with rain versus dry seasons?
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Most and many imported bitches from the Southern Hemisphere to the US have kept their southern cycles
I guess that's why I see some summer puppies. And do Basenji's get a thicker coat in the winter time where it is really cold? Is that why the coat on the 'DogFancy' photo is longer and fuzzy? It looks as if all the hair on the dog is the same length of hair as what Binti has only on her tail.
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And do Basenji's get a thicker coat in the winter time where it is really cold?
They certainly do! My second girl spent eight years with me in northern Ontario. She definitely grew a thicker coat going into winter. Nature takes care of these things…..
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Dog Fancy magazine is featuring the basenji on page 46 of their January 2012 issue.
Hooray! I never buy that particular dog magazine, but I certainly will for this issue!
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I hope Basenjis will not get overly popular because of this article! I have not seen it yet.
Jennifer
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It's a very well-written article and I think it accurately describes the basenji's idiosyncrasies that we all know and love and that the average person would find frustrating. I think the take-home message for those who don't know basenjis is that they should educate themselves more before taking the "plunge".
Personally, I was thrilled to see a b/w pictured. My only complaint is that the main cover dog wasn't a basenji!