Skip to content

Hello From Santa Fe, NM - Not Sure If I am an Owner…

Member Introductions

Suggested Topics

  • Hello

    Member Introductions
    3
    0 Votes
    3 Posts
    4k Views
    eeeefarmE
    Aggression is an all encompassing term. As pointed out above, there is quite a range! It is not unusual for Basenjis to be dog aggressive. Mine is, and I just avoid other dogs because I know his intentions are not good. Some are same sex aggressive and fine with members of the opposite sex, and some may just be making a statement when they are leashed. If you describe what you are seeing more specifically I am sure lots of people will have common experiences and possible training fixes to share. I would love to see some pictures of Tucker, and welcome to the forum!
  • Hello from new member and first time basenji owner

    Member Introductions
    7
    0 Votes
    7 Posts
    4k Views
    tanzaT
    Congrats on your puppy…. has he (or his sire/dam) been health tested for Fanconi and PRA with the DNA test? Very important this if this has not been done for his Sire/Dam that you have your boy tested. And even if they have been tested, never hurts to follow up with having him done also.
  • Hello all from a new member and owner!

    Member Introductions
    18
    0 Votes
    18 Posts
    7k Views
    P
    Lakers13 - all this will be very disappointing to you now that you are on the verge of getting your puppy but I hope you'll be taking this very well meaning advice. I don't know this breeder and so wouldn't dream to make comment but of course these other resepctable breeders do and you've heard from others' experienes with dogs affected with Fanconi. I'm sure at this time of year you'll soon be able to find a healthy puppy form a genuine breeder.
  • Hello

    Member Introductions
    10
    0 Votes
    10 Posts
    5k Views
    bewlerB
    Welcome, Jeff! Lots of good information on this forum! Good luck with your new Basenji!!!!
  • Hello

    Member Introductions
    15
    0 Votes
    15 Posts
    6k Views
    snorky998S
    Welcome. Please keep trying to get those pics up!!
  • Hello from a waiting to be basenji owner

    Member Introductions
    14
    0 Votes
    14 Posts
    6k Views
    RockysWomanR
    A couple thoughts to welcome baseni_fan to our pack: Hold on… it's gonna be the wildest ride you have ever been on! Think of it like parenthood: you can read all the books and listen to all the sage advice... but nothing can really prepare for the real thing! Older dogs bond fantastically.. our Rock was over 3 when he came to our home... and our lives were never the same. In a very short time, he became very loyal and bonded to our pack. Each dog is different. I truly think they choose us. Enjoy the hunt! This is a fantastic breed... but be prepared. They can also be the most infuriating. grin I think that is half the fun. I love having a dog that makes me think. Best of luck to you and your future pup (be it old or young)! Welcome to the crazy (dog)house!