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  • I would neuter the dog that has fear biting issues and never breed from one or it´s relatives we have to get those kinda dog´s eradicated from the breed.And by getting them out of the reeding programme we will do the basenji a favour.
    My male is the sweetest but still loves to prance in the ring and he´s so patient with kids and babies .The most winning basenji at the moment is also a sweety and so was his successful father so yes we can have both it just takes determination.

  • Girrrls are Great, but Boys are Better.
    At least that's what my 2 boys say. My girl, at 10, has become very sweet and cuddly, the boys have always been cuddlers. All the personality types come in either sex, you just need to find the personality you want, whichever sex it is, you will love it.
    Anne in Tampa

  • Oh but the saying is "Boys are Best"… gggg

    And yes it is the temperament of the pup that best fits your home, life style, family, etc.... and that is one of the best reasons to go to a responsible breeder... they are the ones that will try and fit the "family" with the pup... they will not let potentials just come in a "pick" this one or that one..

  • I should clarify when I talk about a D being in danger of being a fear biter - it is a dog with not much confidence if it is not placed in a perfect situation where they are experienced basenji people and can work with him or her - they could be a fear biter. These are the dogs that need a 'job' to build confidence - regular obedience and rally have been effective in these situations - less effective lure coursing.

  • Girl or a boy I guess both have their advantages i´m getting a girl next week she´s Myrans half sister and cousin.´We´ll call her Efia =born on a friday i´m co-owning her with a breeder in finland.If you wan´t to see her she´s in the members puppy gallery under her name Efia.She has the most wonderful wrinkles our tiny girl.So boy´s are the best but girls are even more gorgeous naaah they´re both adorable in their own way;)

  • I only have experience of a girl Basenji and she is 100% perfect and a sweetheart… so far!

    But, the way i look at it, if you had your heart set on a boy wait for a boy :D The dog will (hopefully) be with you for many years to come so get the one you really want :)

    Good luck for next years breeding!

  • @MacPack:

    Girrrls are Great, but Boys are Better.
    At least that's what my 2 boys say. My girl, at 10, has become very sweet and cuddly, the boys have always been cuddlers. All the personality types come in either sex, you just need to find the personality you want, whichever sex it is, you will love it.
    Anne in Tampa

    I agree 100%. My boy was easier earlier than my girl. I love my little lady too but I think the growing up years with her have a lot of selective memory now that she's older and a cuddle-bug. It took so more more time and effort with her, that it's a greater sense of accomplishment.

  • I always wanted a male B, but we ended up getting a female and I must say we are nothing but happy with our girl Lilo. She shows so much love to us, especially me. When ever I sit she sits right beside me, and she always has to have body contact. Weather she's laying on me or just sitting against me.

    I say get the girl, you won't regret it, I know we certainly don't.

  • I had two boys, (Caspar and Moet) when we lost Caspar Moet was so distraught, I decided to buy another B to keep him company, as I had issues with the two boys fighting I bought a girl, Fiji, I always preferred the boys but after having Fiji (and now her daughter also) I can say that Fiji changed my mind, she is just so brilliant.

    I certainly wouldn't rule out a bitch.

  • according to my opinion, everyone is different

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