Member Introductions

Hi I’m Stephanie!

senjisilly — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:44:48 GMT

You should share a photo of your mix. We'd all love to meet her.

Could use some of your Basenji Love

Saving — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:12:49 GMT

@abonnard Pee pads got me through in the end, she would pee every 20 mins for the first months, then 40 mins, then she suddenly went to being able to hold it for many hours. One of the best purchases I got before she arrived was a small carpet washer, saved my sanity. The cleanup is so key otherwise they go back to the same spot.

New here

Micah — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:13:10 GMT

He could be a rat terrier mix; but he’s handsome!

Newbie

tanza — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:50:24 GMT

@Motala - That is good that you talked to Jan and glad to hear that she had not been spayed. I still think that your Vet and you should connect with Dr. Gonto about your girl's blood work and blood gas results and if he has any thoughts about it.

New Basenji Owners

Zande — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:44:49 GMT

Welcome aboard, but do share his registered name ? Who are Dad and Mom and what was his date of birth so we can be sure to add him to the Basenji pedigree on-line database (with a photo ???) for the world to share him. http://www.pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/

Seeking a new family member from Texas

JENGOSMonkey — Sat, 28 May 2022 23:49:48 GMT

@msjames, @tanza did you a solid favor outlining expectations. Networking really is key to finding a "reputable" breeder. Most show their dogs and are connected to other breeders through showing. They all seem to know who is planning a litter and who isn't. I completely agree with Pat that you should meet your breeder in person prior to the puppies even being born. You can learn a lot. Is a Basenji right for you? If you want a dog to hang with you in the driveway with the garage door open as you chat with neighbors, or stand calmly with the front door open as you receive a UPS package... ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! Basenjis will bolt. they'll be gone in a second. They see it. They chase it. And if you think you have them trained... no. They've trained you. When they see it they will chase it. Basenjis, in my experience, need exercise. Mine get two walks a day. When they don't, they can be destructive. They're not shy about expressing frustration or displeasure through chewing up your best stuff. A big secure yard can mitigate this, but that's not a guarantee. They love seeing outside, so keep your blinds and drapes open otherwise they may open them themselves even if that requires chewing through them. They will climb onto windowsills, tables and low counter tops. They are capable of scaling a six-foot fence. They are known to climb trees. These are extreme examples, but better to know now. They are super affectionate. They can be trained... to a point. They are clowns and provide endless entertainment. A Basenji baroo is the best sound ever! They love to snuggle and will sleep on your bed and under the spreads and sheets if you let them. They love to share body heat. Tail twitches when I return home are the best!

Here's Safi

elbrant — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:18:15 GMT

@saving said in Here's Safi: I'm sure the royals did it with great thought too!! :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing:

Hi..does anyone have a Basenji through breeder Richard Hanna?

tanza — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:10:33 GMT

@basenjilovers - She is very cute, please make sure that DNA testing was done for Fanconi and PRA. And if not or you are not sure, you can get the test kits at www.ofa.org. You do the test as it is a cheek swab.

Howdy from Dandy!

dandydog — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:25:13 GMT

@elbrant Thank you so much!!

Meet Ripley, Basenji #2 in our fam

Zande — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:52:50 GMT

@macattack Thank you for that ! I went to the AKC website and found her registration number and she has joined one other registered sibling in the on-line database ! She will appear this evening when I re-upload it all. I will try to 'poach' the photo and add that too. Is Charlie, your other Basenji, in the d/b ? And if you can get hold of photos of the parents we can add those too. Just email me them privately - photos named with names of each dog.

Hello from Taipei, Taiwan!

Roux — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:16:12 GMT

@jengosmonkey LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread :grinning_squinting_face: and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making. People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder. A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home! Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs :)

Greetings from Florida! New basenji family

Zande — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:18:22 GMT

@jeimygirl I have added him to the database and he will appear as soon as I finish playing catch-up with today's incoming litters. So you will be able to see his ancestors very soon ! It is very easy to add his registration number and change his name at need. Email me photos as he matures and get photos of Mom and Dad too if you can - they really bring the pedigrees to life.

Introduction

basenjimom2 — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:46:47 GMT

Very regal looking. Welcome to you both. I do have to say that Dane is very handsome looking .

Hello!

Saving — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:22:33 GMT

@kristiesad So cute!!

Introducing Hugo!

Gwen — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:04:04 GMT

He's beautiful! Basenjis are always that way when they're sleeping. Ha ha!

New here and new to Basenjis

Zande — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:21:07 GMT

@elbrant That's how all my 8-some learned to catch. If food dropped on the floor - you lost it ! So they all stood on their hind legs and it was like feeding a nest of fledgling sparrows. A gentle toss of the treat and someone caught it !

Introducing Brutus

eeeefarm — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:16:42 GMT

Not sure of the size limit, there used to be information about this but I can't find it. I typically downsize to 800 x 600 pixels, 75% quality, and that works well. Size is usually under 100 kb.

Bullet and I are new here

Zande — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:54:50 GMT

@bullet-0 but who are his mom and dad !!!!!

new peeps here

elbrant — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:16:45 GMT

and please, pics! <3 to see them!

Introduction post

elbrant — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:43:11 GMT

oh please, please, please show us a picture! :) (you might need to make your file a bit smaller)

Is my pup Basenji mixed?

tanza — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:49:18 GMT

@elbrant - Better place to see what a Basenji looks like is on the BCOA site, www.basenji.org and go to https://basenji.org/index.php/shop/books-cd-s-illustrated-standard/illustrated-standard. You can review on line

Looking into Breed

Zande — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:16:29 GMT

As long as the cat keeps well out of the dog's way ! Most learn to do that pretty soon after the Basenji arrives - I have seen a Basenji shaking a cat, much like you would a feather duster.

Introducing me

elbrant — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:33:43 GMT

We always love seeing pictures and hearing about pups! (I call dogs of all ages "pups".) Please tell us about your Basenji's. :smiling_face:

Hello from South Africa

tanza — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:09:48 GMT

Please see my previous message and also my response to your direct email to me about this.