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.
New member of today, big basenji lover
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Hello, my name is Kingsley, I live just north of Boston, MA. I have not yet received my adopted Basenji/Shepherd mix but I get her on saturday 11/14. I am way to excited for words. I posted the only pictures I have of her to date on my page. :o
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Welcome to the pack!
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Welcome to the forum. Should be an interesting mix.
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Yes, should be a fun time. We are naming her Lilu and she will be around 10 weeks old when i get her
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Young baby so many good and fun days ahead. Welcome.
Rita Jean
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I just went and looked at the picture she is very pretty.
Rita Jean
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Thank you very much, these last few days are going to kill me waiting for my puppy!
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Are you ready with collar, leash, bed, food and water bowl. Special blanket and toys and most of all camera for that special moment?
Rita Jean
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Oh definitely! Her area is all setup with a cage, nice soft bed, puppy pads just in case, food, water, cute green and pink collar and matching leash, a few toys as I would like to bring her to get some that she will like. My phone has a camera built in so I will post some pics asap
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That is great your all ready for the new baby. Yes please pictures. Saturday is so close at least it's not Monday.
Rita Jean
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I think I would die if I had to wait one more day for this little bundle of furry joy. This will be my first Basenji, I have had a Dalmation/Pit mix in the past but my mom wouldn't let me take her when i moved out of my parents house. I still see her(Sheba) just about every day so Lilu will have an awesome playmate
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That will be nice she all ready has her first friend. It will be fun to see if your Dalmation/Pit can keep up with Lilu after a few weeks. I bet they have lots of fun together.
Rita Jean
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Lots and lots of pictures will be posted, I hope the two dogs get along.
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I am sure they will if you let them get to know each other. Time and love works wonders.
Rita Jean
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Kingsley, a very warm welcome to you and your cute pup Lilu..she is adorable..we want lots of pictures when you get her..the 14th will be here before you know it..
