Wouldn't feel bad about the behavior of your basenji. I got mine six years ago and he acts a lot like yours. I kennel trained him and when I have company he goes in the kennel till he settles down. When I let him out I just tell people to be still till he checks them all out then he is fine. A lot of times he acts like he is going to attack me if he doesn't get his way vicious snarls and all, but I have learned it is just that an act . He also acted vicious around other dogs but after introducing them properly he gets along great. We have recently got him a new basenji mixed sister to play with, after the snarls and viciousness he loves her very much. I wouldn't be afraid to rehome your basenji, it at least give someone a chance to see what they can do.
I know theres been other posts but i need to know
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This is funny… We got a bulldog at first, but within the first week, the vet said it would need $3K laser eye surgery and it also bit through it's lip because of it's underbite. What a health wreck! The breeder accepted the dog back... so sad.
But good for me, Basenji's definitely suit me better!!
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Yeah i dont like the bulldog's i need something more active…
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Have you thought about maybe looking at a rescue since you'd prefer a older dog? With this you could also try the foster route for a bit to see how a basenji would work with you for a bit.
Here's the link to BRAT (Basenji Rescue and Transport); they often have many dogs that are also not listed on the site.
http://www.basenjirescue.org/Best of luck on your searchfor a basenji
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Fostering might get you in to the reality of owning a b.
I think going to BRAT and asking to foster would be the way to go.
If you like the dog you foster, you can always adopt it.