New Member, New Dog

[LindaH]

@tanza:

Looks more like a Shiba mix? But still very cute

That was my first thought, too. Whatever she is, she's a doll!

[DebraDownSouth]

I really don't see basenji in her, but gosh what an absolute cutie!

[Schouiffy]

Well a Shiba is just a B with more fur ;D

[tanza]

@Schouiffy:

Well a Shiba is just a B with more fur ;D

Yes….. I agree a Basenji with a "pelt!"

[deschroedter]

With her being so short you should not have to worry about table/counter surfing, but if you leave a chair or stool out, that might just change! Bs love paper so trashcans are on their list of things to explore, and my husband swears ours have a toliet paper gene defiency and that is why they are forever into the stuff. She is a cutie, enjoy!

[lisastewart]

So happy to hear all the tornado rescues found homes, I'm sure she will adapt quickly to her new home. Basenjis are wonderful house dogs. I'm sure she will find a nice place on your couch and in your heart.

[curlytails]

I also see a shiba mix! The texture of her fur, shape of her ears, and poof of tail curl makes me lean towards Shiba… She has a cute little face and mask.

[Patty]

Welcome to the forum. I wouldn't thnk that she's a basenji mix either but then photographs can be misleading. She looks a real sweetie any way.

Thank goodness that so many dogs were found homes - it's wonderful.

[Dustie]

Wow…never thought Shiba Inu so went to look and found similiar looking dogs identified as Shiba Inu / Basenji Mixes. It all fits, with the exception of size. Both those breeds are nearly 3 times the size of this dog...this little girl is about 7 pounds and as they says he's an adult, at least a year old, I dont' expect her to grow any larger. How would this happen with a mix of two dogs that are in the 20 pound range?

I do agree that the face fits the Sheba Inu better, and the hair, but the coloring and legs are those of the Basenji, and the white tip on the end of the tail.

I will be studying both breeds now though, since I now clearly see both in there. This is going to be an interesting dog to get to know I have a feeling. Can't wait for her to come home!

Thanks everyone!!

[MacPack]

She is totally cute, no matter what she's mixed with. Welcome to the Forum.

[YodelDogs]

I think she is probably a Shiba x Chihuahua mix. Whatever she is, she's a real cutiepie. :)

[curlytails]

I agree with Robyn.

I would also guess that her little size comes from some Chi background in her. And honestly, I've seen quite a few petite Shibas (say, 13-17 pounds), especially females. Lots of Shibas also have those fur marking/patterning and white-tipped tails, though it's not standard. The standard may say one thing, but there are a LOT of non-standard Shibas out there (I've seen countless examples out of MO puppy mills).

Her background may remain be a mystery, but there's no doubt of how cute she is. Thank you for rescuing her.

[Basenjimamma]

what a lovely little girl….thank you for giving her a new home..JT fits too..

[Rivermoon]

Whatever she is, she's a little doll. It's nice to know that the displaced pups are finding such good homes.