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We got our girl in January this year and loved her and the breed so much we got her a boy companion 2 months later, and love them both unconditionally. We did research on the breed from many websites and had committed to buying her but were a little nervous cuz of the stories we read about them being little loony hounds. But, they work for us.

Hi. Well maybe someday you can!

Welcome to you and Bailey. It seems as though she is enjoying a lovely home.

Welcome to you and Cassie.

A belated welcome to you and Fuga.

I dont have any pics right now she is so active its hard to get any good ones. And when she tugs my daughters diaper i do redirect her. she is just trying to get my daughter to play with her. i have seen the vet he believes she was around 7-8weeks and she has had her dewormer and her first set of shots. He was amazed at how healthy she had become once we rescued her. She was sooo tiny when we first got her. BUt she is def thriving and gaining lots of weight.

Looks more like a doxie mix… but then Doxie's are hound also..... very cute

Welcome to the group!

kipawa-I sent you a message

Welcome Ann, I?m sorry to hear about the loss of your Basenji?s, is there a plan for a new basenji friend in the future?

@sharronhurlbut: How is your dog settling in? Any issues? He's doing well but we've had some problems with biting (normal) and his loose stool but I've started transitioning him to the Orijen dry food.

Whatever she is, she's a little doll. It's nice to know that the displaced pups are finding such good homes.

he is safe and sound and a pretty normal Basenji-neurotic but loving and at times weird. Our Female is from a puppy mill in Texas and that is another story!

Tank you for the pictures - I would never have guessed the combo - they look lovely boys though.

Greetings to you and Tank :)

Before you get a puppy… go to the Basenji Club of Canada and Basenji Club of America websites and read up on Fanconi and other heritable diseases. ANY breeder not testing for these disease is NOT someone you should spend your time or money on one of their puppies. Too bad you didn't look 4-5 months ago... there was a lovely litter of Khani's pups up in Drumheller! Best of luck to you!

It was nice seeing you too Lisa…I'll see you that first weekend in July...Z & I are coming up for the LGRA and to hopefully get her qualified in NOTRA. I'm really glad I found something to do with her that she really enjoys! Kathy...I did know all that..but thanks for explaining it again. I beg to differ about the stress level at a show and do believe they're wrong....but that's their rules and I have agreed to live by them. I'll eventually get another dog and try again if I decide to not have her re-instated. Lucky for me, I can race with Zuni, do agility or Rally-O and Obedience with other organizations. Heck, I could even show her spayed with UKC if I get her reconditioned on the table. So, life without the AKC in this instance isn't the end of the world. Thanks about the avatar...that's my two oldest. Debra....shame about the rottie, you do have to wonder what goes on in their heads sometimes! HAHAHA...love the toy story!!! How funny that must have been to see him coming back in to the moved toys!! And the chewing gum...now that is something! Hi Moth, nice to meet you!

Well done to you and Maca as you've obviously sorted out the 'poo' problem. Basenjis are really very clean if they're allowed to be and I'm sure she appreciates you keeping her 'poo' area clear.

My heart breaks reading your wonderful story of Dinah - it is so clear she is a huge part of your heart -you will have such wonderful memories of her when it is her time to give up the pain. I also do not believe dogs don't have souls - of course they do - the unconditional love they give, the way they try to help when you are emotionally suffering, the joy they get when they see you coming after a separation - all these and more are proof they are very soulful. A loving companion dog is God's gift. All our hearts are with you, and our tears flow with yours. God bless.