I must agree that naive, first-time wanne-be owners need to do deep, extensive research. Basenjis are supremely unique and definitely not a good choice for a "beginner."
I adopted an 18-month old 3/4 Basenji (other 1/4 is Min Pin, yet another quirky little breed, with some "bad" similarities to B's). I was somewhat familiar with B's, but not even a little bit of "enough!!" Gosh, Izzy-Bella was a piperoo!! A little 18 pound bundle of energy, destruction, and escapism. BUT, I have always loved bad boys (9 years working in a high school), so a little bad girl was a sort of delight. But, again, it takes many years before these dogs mellow out and mature and maximize their amazing intelligence. Izzy is SO SO smart: her early unbridled destructiveness has pretty much ended, and now, at ten years old, she amazes us every day with her intelligence, innate understanding, observational skills, language acumen, and comedic skills. And at ten years old, she acts like a three year old! I hope this means she will live forever.
Once you have bonded with a Basenji, you are probably done and gone. But
first-timers REALLY need to do their research and homework.
Someone referred to entrusting their dog
to a family member. I would entrust my B to nobody except a bona fide Vet hospital/kennel, with big-time fences and enclosures, B's are exceptional diggers-under-fences and escape artists. And a Number One cause of
death for them is traffic. Their prey instinct sends them careening into
traffic. Dumber than deer.
But, bottom line: do your due diligence Basenji research, and understand early on that these dogs are singularly unique: indescribably destructive; escape artists; independent thinkers and behaviorists; smarter than you can even begin to imagine (I swear my Izzy understands everything I say and reads my mind!); and prepare to have lots of tissues on hand as auxiliary food, because apparently, Basenjis require wood pulp
projects to prosper!! I don't get it.
Evergreen Basenji Club
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Come one, Come all
The Evergreen Basenji Club, Inc.
AKC. Licensed / Basenji Club of America, Inc. Affiliate
38th Annual Specialty Show and
30th Annual Futurity – 22nd Annual Maturity
4th Obedience Trial – 2nd Rally Trial
These Events will be Unbenched and will be held OutdoorsFriday, August 4, 2006 - ASFA Speciality Lure Field Trial
137 Dogs for 185 Entries
145 Conformation • 26 Futurity/Maturity • 4 Jr. Showmanship • 1 Obedience • 9 RallyFriday, August 4, 2006 – Futurity & Maturity + Obedience & Rally
Saturday, August 5, 2005 – Specialty
Argus Ranch Facilities for Dogs
35612 212th Way SE, Auburn, WA 98092-9014 -
Bryan,
Can Basenjis that are not running be brought to the lure coursing events?
Or is that discouraged.I would like to come and see what it's all about and to watch the dogs fly, and if possible would like to bring Jazz, just for a little more practice in the car.
I may not make it at all Friday, but just in case. . . -
Yes,
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This was so fun!
I wish Jazzy would have been more enthused. Well, she was a little at the beginning until that beautiful sun began to warm her . . . . and she turned into, as one passerby noted, "a dead dog". LOL
Still, watching her run in the yard this evening {after things began to cool off, LOL}, I KNOW she could run. Could you all put on some events in our backyard some lovely summer evening? LOL
I really enjoyed watching the dogs run. It was fun to see how each dog's personality could come through a bit even as they ran. I hope to make it to some more lure coursing events in the future.
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This is such a wonderful event weekend. B's fri-sun!
If your planning on attending, try to get tickets to the banquet on sat.
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Hi Sharron,
I am interested in attending the event, but am not sure how Ginger will do with the other dogs. Do you have a time schedule of the various activities? -
I wouldn't bring her, just because there is really no cool place to keep her while your talking, and if you have dinner, no place to put her while you eat.
Also, the show dogs aren't up for "visits" with other dogs…its pretty much
showing and crates with walkies for them...so, leave Ginger home and come shopping and visiting.
I am staying fri afternoon - sun and my dogs are staying home.
That is my advice.
Oh, you can also find lots of vendors who have ton's of stuff for b's.
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Hi Sharron! You'll be hearing from me a lot over the next few months, as I'm moving up to Seattle with my two furkids. Wanted to check specifically on coursing: does Evergreen B club host coursing events? If so, where do they take place? Thanks much! ~ Lori ~
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www.evergreenbasenjiclub.org
This is a wonderful club and they will welcome anyone who has basenjis or wants to learn about this wonderful breed.
The lure coursing, the rally classes they have are the best.
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I would like to become a member, however I do not know Ginger's history. Can I still join?
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Oh, yes…all you have to do is attend a few meetings and get 2 sponsers...well, one sponser, as I will sponser you!
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Hi Sharron,
Thank you for your sponsorship. When is the next meeting?
Christine