I have had the pleasure of owning both breeds. There is another forum member here who also has a basenji and a Shiba. Lol, they are both very stubborn breeds. Depending on what you want they are very different though. Shibas need a lot of care for grooming, they blow a lot of coat and can get matted fur, on the other hand they make a very good watch dog. Basenjis don't bark but make a multitude of other noises. Their coat is nice and short for less grooming, though they too blow coat, just not as bad as a Shiba. They both maintain puppy characteristics their whole lives and live long lives. I think our Shiba was 16 when we lost her. Both need a lot of socialization, with both people and dogs. This is a must. Good luck with whatever breed you choose. Look at parents for temperament and do your reading on health problems and make sure you adopt from a reputable breeder.
Hello from greg in connecticut
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after owning a basenji mix for 13 years, my family recently adopted a basenji from BRAT. for a little bit of Bunny history, see http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=10398 . thanks for putting together a great organization!
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Welcome, we all feel like we know you so well, after your adventures with Bunny! I have read about 4 or 5 basenjis over the past 10 years who survived a month or more in terrible freezing weather, they really are crafty survivors. Bunny is lucky to have such devoted humans to keep searching the way you did. I know I was checking every morning to see if she was found, and was so thrilled to read on another list that she was home!
As for the off duty cop, pushing the incident hopefully will alert his superiors to his bullying behavior and maybe save another person down the line from his abuse. Most law officers are in it to do good, some are in it to push people around (with a gun, no less).
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Welcome Greg, Lucienne, and Zoe!
Now that you found us, please know that we look forward to your next Adventures! -
Oh wow, WELCOME! Thank you for adopting!
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Welcome
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Welcome to the forum!
Terry
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hi Greg. I can't tell you how happy I was to hear that Bunny was found. Every day I signed on to the forum, hoping for some good news. In my heart, I knew your efforts were not in vain - you were so diligent in working with people to find her - so commendable. She is lucky to have you as her Daddy. Welcome to the forum!
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Welcome to the forum
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We're active in B-rescue and enjoy sharing stories about our collective adventures with these amazing critters. Thanks for the suggestion, Patty M.
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