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.
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Aw that made me cry! What nice people!
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Great example of how your persistence + internet reach really DOES help. I'm so happy for you both.
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Great example of how your persistence + internet reach really DOES help. I'm so happy for you both.
Yes, indeed!!! Will always remember this story to pass on for someone who has lost a pet! Glad to hear she is safe and sound!
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To all of you who lost a dog , please never give up!!! I just got a call from one of the basenji owner living in NJ, they lost their baby on August, she is 17 yeas old, please if you know someone around you just recently found an old basenji let me know, here is info Hi, my friend's dog went missing this morning on Valley Road between Jackson Valley Road and Jane Chapel in Mansfield. She is a red and white Basenji and her name is Cheyene. I don't have an actual pic of her but found a pic of her breed online. Please call Wade at 908-616-8338 if you find her.
Thanks!!