The ears say Basenji. I have never replied but felt I had to this time. I have a Basenji-Pitbull mix named Daisy. It was Daisy's ears (and behavior) that I discovered her to be part Basenji. I have not found another breed with the ears such as Basenji's have. I'm sure I will get "crap" because I have not had DNA or other testing done but there is no mistaking, Daisy is part Basenji. I think its important to know if your dog is part Basenji because in Daisy's case she is 98% Basenji and 2% pitbull concerning her behaviors and personality. Daisy is 2 years old and it has been quite a learning experience owning such a smart, stubborn, loving, mind of her own, amazing dog! Daisy is a mix but I have to train, teach, go outside to yell out frustrations cause of her (and no I'm not kidding, but never in front of her) and all that goes with a pure Basenji because trying to train her like a normal dog does not work.
Questions before I get my Basenji pup!
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Photos???!!!!
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I live in Conway. And I will try and get on the photos asap
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Lakers13 - Benji sounds wonderful, and of course we anxiously await pictures.
Kipawa sleeps in/on the bed with us, but if you want to have Benji sleep in his crate, you did the right thing by not giving in to the whining.Kipawa was a wonderdog the first week we had him. He heeled perfectly and did nothing wrong. As he gained more confidence in our home, the 'basenjiness' became more evident, so as Patty said, be prepared. After all, they are babies in a bright, exciting world and there is so much trouble to get into. But as so many have said, they look so darn cute when they nosh a pillow or pull the stuffing out of a bedspread!
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I will only add that if you want your B to sleep in a crate (mine do at least for now), as puppies when I heard them whinning, I did get up and take them out… Unless you do, then you really don't know if they do have to potty. I honestly do not believe (unless by accident) that they can hold it all night (8 to 10 hours).... So I would take them out, but then immediately return them to the crate. Then if they continued to complain, I would ignore them. Of course that said, the crates are in the bedroom so I pretty much know when there is a problem.
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I didn't have him in a crate. I had him in a portable pen in another room to sleep, but he has been perfect on pottying outside so I let him sleep with me last night and he slept all night and then pottied right when I took him out this morning!
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I didn't have him in a crate. I had him in a portable pen in another room to sleep, but he has been perfect on pottying outside so I let him sleep with me last night and he slept all night and then pottied right when I took him out this morning!
Pen/crate same thing really…. however don't be surprised for set backs....but most will sleep through the night when you let them sleep in bed...:)
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The test has only been in existence for 4 yrs, before that, none of us knew whether our dogs were carriers or not.
Thats right,.. I keep forgeting that that was so recently…..
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Congratulations on your new puppy, Benji.
Our first Basenji was called Benji too. Have fun. -
Here are some pics of Benji!
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Oh, he is so sweet! I love that little belly of his. Wishing you many many years of fun, love and craziness with him.
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Benji is adorable..he looks to have just melted everybodies hearts. Congratulations again.
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aw! the last picture looks like the traditional momma and baby pic.
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very cute baby - looks like he's made himself right at home
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Benji is realy cute, bet he doesn't have that lovely cordroy bed and soft toys for long
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What a cutie! Have fun with him!:)
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He's delightful and obviously a tired, happy baby.
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hes a cute lil guy, i wished you lived in houston, cuz i have your dogs sister!
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mary beth weiss is a back yard breeder her adult female annie is ckc not akc and was was purchased from a puppymill
mary beth has not tested for fanconi beyond strip testing (or so she says)
when i contacted her she knew almost nothing about fanconi called it doggie diabetes and said that symptoms didnt show up until a dog was quite oldmary beth weiss does nothing but use these dogs to make money selling puppies then gets rid of them she has had her 3 adults listed on kiji for months at a low price selling them as "breeders"
she will not be taking back any puppies from any buyer as she has a limit of 3 dogs where she lives
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I just read all of this and it answers your questions quite well. Just click and paste! (yes, 7hrs is too long!!!!!) https://www.basenji.org/BasenjiU/Owner/Handbook/101Guide.html
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Banhanerzz, I visit Houston often as my girlfriends family lives there maybe we could meet up if I ever bring him up. Post pics of her! I absolutely love benji he is the smartest sweetest dog I've ever seen. What are some unique characteristics that yours has?
