@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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Suspected Basenji in FB Pic
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Someone had posted this pic titled All Dogs Go To Heaven on a facebook group. I saved it and such because is it me or is the black and white dog a Basenji? Looks to be it to me!
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Wish I could see his tail!!
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I know! Me too!
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Now isn't that funny, I would say it dosen't look annything like a B. To me that looks like the head of a much larger breed.
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I see a black and white bull terrier.
But the one in the upper right-hand corner with wings, on the other hand… well, maybe not a B either, but also close?
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Maybe
Just thought Id post to see what everyone else says lol. Its a gorgeous pic though -
The one in the upper right looks like a Jack Russell or Parson Russell Terrier to me. And I agree, I think it looks like a black and white B on the steps!
Terry
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Cool picture - and I believe it's a B too.
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It is a very comforting picture. Thank you for posting it. FWIW, I think it might be a basenji on his way up to get his wings.
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Your welcome Kipawa! It is extremely comforting. I bet hes going to get his wings soon
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It reminds me of a Basenji with a Bull Terrier head. There is a black & white Bull Terrier mix at the NYCACC shelter and as soon as I saw the picture it reminded me of him.
Jennifer
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The legs are way longer and slimmer than a Bull Terrier, so more like a basenji to me.
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I agree. It has more of a Basenji build IMO
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I think it's the eyes that take the B look off, but everything else says Basenji to me…
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If it is a basenji (looks like it to me) I notice he's not moving up the stairs !
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Looks too patient to be a Basenji!!! I see Basenji there because of the build - the head might look like a bull terrier because of the wide white blaze!
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Beautiful picture - looks basenji to me, not quite sure which way to go -
