@jordandwilly - Thanks for clearing that up.... 9-5 is just fine, IMO.... I work and have always had to leave mine when I was at work, never an issue. That said, we were able to set up the house that access to the backyard (with 10 to 12' privacy fences) with a doggy door and a dog room in the house for them, Locks on the gates so there is NO access for anyone. Dogs sleep 90% of the day so being at work doesn't bother them... never have mine even when I had a litter in the house (And have been in the breed as owner/breeder for 35+ years). You can hire a dog walker to take them out mid day..which is a good solution. and give them a mid day meal depending on their age. I do not and never have used free feeding, period. Especially if you have more that one... you never know what/who is eating what. And you can set up camera's on line to watch them from "afar".... LOL. Keep in mind people that many of us need to work and have day jobs. The most important thing is the time you need to spend with them when you are home. Example would be, if you have young children and you work... when you get home you are going to spend your time with your human children... NO dog would be happy if left out... they need their time also because they are a family member and need as much time as a human child. Again in my opinion
Basenji Time line
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hope some of you find this interesting too
http://www.basenji.org/BasenjiU/Owner/103History/103History.html
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A treasure trove of great info. Thank you
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Very interesting to read the history of the breed. I was surprised to read of the guy who tried to rehome his basenji and no matter where he placed it, it found its way home - we live in fear if ours got out, they'd never come home -
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Thank you so much for the link - I hadn't got so much information about the Basenji in the USA.
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a great piece of information, i shall have to return to it frequently as there is so much to take in. Thanks for posting.
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There is loads of information on the Basenji Club of America website… which is were this comes from.
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Awesome..I rememebr seeing this a few years ago, but it was nice to get re-aquianted to it. Thank you for sharing.
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I'm ashamed to say, Pat, that I hadn't looked much at the BCOA website. As soon as posssible I'll visit there for a more studied look.
