New Puppy, My little Gracie

[Basenjimamma]

Great to meet you Golfrules and Gracie. Sounds like you have really found a gem.

[Patty]

Welcome to the forum. What a pretty girl - she'll keep you all fit!!

[golfrules]

Yes, I should change my forum name to Gracie rules. She is at this moment on my lap trying to put her feet on the key board.:rolleyes: She is a brindle, I got her down by Wichita Kansas. A little town named Harper KS. About an 8 1/2 hr drive from my home. I actually heard her bark today, really surprised me. Usually she has more of a wale. Very high pitched. Couldn't believe such a little dog could make such a loud noise. I am going to post a couple more pictures of her. We have 5 acres fenced, so she can run to her hearts content. Today she was with the big dogs and went way out into a corner of the field she had never been in. I couldn't find her and was starting to roam the area when her she came around the corner running as fast as she could, with her little ears down really hauling. Really cute! She has such beautiful feet, really refined. So next time I post I will change my name to GracieRules. Sorry for the blurry picture with my other dogs. That is my Blue Tick Coon Hound named Blue, the other dog is Bucky a Wiemeraner. She is playing with the big dogs:). The other pictures is her sleeping in the sun on a warm afternoon last week.

[sharronhurlbut]

Do you know, did her sire/dam have the fanconi test done?
If not, you will want to.

[golfrules]

What is a Fancion test??

[lvoss]

Fanconi is an inherited kidney disease that can be prevented by doing a DNA test on the parents prior to breeding.

For information on the disease check out this link:
http://www.basenji.org/PUBLIC/HealthInfo.htm

For infomation about the test check out this link:
http://www.basenjihealth.org/linkage-faq.html

If you know the registered names or registration numbers for Gracie's parents just type them into the Search field at the OFA site, http://www.offa.org

If they have been tested their results will show up in the database.

If they have not been tested then order a test kit for Gracie, https://secure.offa.org/cart.html

[sharronhurlbut]

golfrules, this test is very important to you. It will let you know what to expect for the future.
Its worth the price to know if your dog will get sick.

[golfrules]

Can it be done on the puppy? I don't have access to the parents.

[sharronhurlbut]

Oh, yes, order the cheek swap…use it on your girl and in a bit of time, you will know.

[golfrules]

Just how does one order this cheek swap? At my local vet?

[sharronhurlbut]

No, my friend, go up and read lvoss post. Do what is says. It will let you know what the future holds for you and your beloved Gracie.
Please, do this. Its a bit of a hassle. So worth it.

[golfrules]

I understand now. I visited the site and will order the test tomorrow. Geoff

[sharronhurlbut]

Good, that is a very good thing. Let us know how it turns out. Most are good news, and we are here to celebrate with you…
I am so very glad your open to this information.

[lisastewart]

She is adorable, congrat on your new addition.

[tanza]

You should also visit www.basenji.org and www.basenjihealth.org and learn about other Basenji health concerns.

[thunderbird8588]

Geoff, all your Dogs are lovely, i've never heard of a Blue Tick Coon Hound before.
Your right Basenjis have beautiful neat feet, have you noticed that the two middle pads on each foot are joined at the bottom like a Wolves.

[McCannClan]

What a beauty! Please keep posting those pics, I love her. We have a brindle boy but he is not as dark as Gracie.