@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
Bomb-sniffiing basenjis
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Good choice since Basenjis can smell a cookie crumb a mile away.
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Story on CNN website. It's the first thing you see when you open the site. I was shocked when I saw two basenjis!
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/05/28/police.dogs.smell.detection/index.html
I know…very cool!!! Be sure to scroll thru the pics!
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Great article. Nice to see Basenjis getting more recognition for their unique qualities.
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I just saw this and was going to post it. You beat me to it!
Yay for this wonderful story about our wonderful basenjis!!!!!
And Poo Poo on those who say basenjis aren't smart!
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Cute little trindle pup
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Glad to see a main stream news agency showcase our precious gems. I was shocked when I saw the picture on CNN. I couldn't believe it was a basenji.
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If you take the quiz, there are even more Kaden pics.
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If you take the quiz, there are even more Kaden pics.
Ah yes, video as well.
I love the coloring. Haven't seen very many basenjis with that type. It's like a tri but with heavy brindle coloring in place of the red.
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We are all the smart ones for having the smart great little B's that all of us have in our lives and hearts. I hope that maybe before everyone run's out and get's one now because it was in the news they will learn more about them. There health and the way they can act and often do. I may not want them to find a missing person what if I wanted to send my hubby away. Just joking I am so proud of our little girl.
Rita Jean
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What a lovely story but I was a bit dismayed at the statement that he was culled from a litter at 7 days old because of his unusual sociability with humans! Could they have meant 7 weeks? In any case doesn't sound right.
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What a lovely story but I was a bit dismayed at the statement that he was culled from a litter at 7 days old because of his unusual sociability with humans! Could they have meant 7 weeks? In any case doesn't sound right.
I was wondering about that also
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I am sure they meant 7 weeks, not 7 days…
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Wouldn't a human-social basenji be preferred? Seems odd it would be rejected like that.
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I think the story meant it was "chosen" for its sociability not "culled". (You'd think journalists would have a better handle on vocabulary) Great story anyway.
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I think the story meant it was "chosen" for its sociability not "culled". (You'd think journalists would have a better handle on vocabulary) Great story anyway.
They meant chosen. Jeff visited the litter many, many times as the litter was growing and Kaden had everything he was looking for in a working dog.
I know the breeder and saw the litter when they were about 11 weeks old. Of course Kaden was already in his new home by then. Jeff and Kaden live in my area so hopefully I'll actually get to meet them someday and watch Kaden work.
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Lucky you - I'd love to see Kaden working
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No fair Robyn.
