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.
Hello from Alaska!
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Hi everyone!
My name is Malinda, and I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, along with my husband and son. We're owned by two b's, Javert and Jazzie. We were involved with rescue several years ago (Jazzie is a rescue from BRAT) but haven't been since we moved north. As can be expected, basenjis are few and far between in our area.
It's great to see this forum!
Malinda