Skip to content

Basenji Love

Member Introductions
  • Hi! (: and Happy Thanksgiving!

    I just joined the Basenji Forums and wanted to give everybody some information about myself. My name is Marcus Giordano. I'm 22 years old. I've owned two Basenjis, the youngest named Tilley and the oldest named Joker. Tilley was a female and died when she was only 6 from kidney complications. Joker was a male and died last October at the age of 15. I have so many fond memories of both the dogs. It was always a blast when the two were together. They would sleep with me, play and fight with each other, and it was amazing. They both taught me many, many things and I will always remember them for that and thank God for them. I am currently trying to persuade my mom to purchase another Basenji, as it has been over a year since Joker passed and everyone in the family is a little lonely. The Basenji truly is the King of Kings, the best breed. Well, hope to talk with you all soon, and learn some more information about this spectacular dog! Bye now.

  • Welcome to the Forum, Markus. I hope you'll have another Basenji soon.

  • Welcome… I am guessing that your girl was lost to Fanconi? And if that is the case, when you get your next Basenji there is a DNA test for the Fanconi Gene as of September of this year.

Suggested Topics

  • Could use some of your Basenji Love

    Member Introductions
    15
    1 Votes
    15 Posts
    3k Views
    SavingS
    @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.
  • My Basenjis

    Member Introductions
    9
    0 Votes
    9 Posts
    2k Views
    P
    As mine age I try to keep a bit of weight on them because I know they may reach a stage when they just don't keep weight as the organs weaken.
  • Love my Basenji's

    Member Introductions
    5
    0 Votes
    5 Posts
    2k Views
    Rita JeanR
    Welcome I second thunderbird8588 post. Take care. Rita Jean
  • We love our basenji

    Member Introductions
    12
    0 Votes
    12 Posts
    3k Views
    AndrewnShangoA
    Congrats on your adoption! You're def. helping the world of lost/abandoned pets…. Tell us more about your new pup!
  • Michigan Basenjis

    Member Introductions
    6
    0 Votes
    6 Posts
    2k Views
    Tayda_LennyT
    I would love to get some Bs together for a play date. I'm starting to think Lenny may only be dog aggressive with non B's. He and Tayda spent a month with 6 other B's and it was fine! Anyone near the Ann ARbor, Michigan area? Michelle
  • We love our Basenji!

    Member Introductions
    6
    0 Votes
    6 Posts
    2k Views
    J
    Can't wait to see the new puppy! Welcome to the forum.