We also have a possible Basenji/Terrier (Yorkie) mix. I've had some doubts, but seeing this picture of Rosie, I can't help but see my Rebel. Such a great looking dog, and if she's anything like our girl, you're in for a treat!
Meet baby Kai!
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Yes, I know Nancy. She is in our local basenji club and I see her at dog shows from time to time.
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Cute x 100!
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welcome to the forum, Kai looks so very cute.
You will certainly have your work cut out with two puppies -
Very cute. Congratulations
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I am so excited for you. Double trouble all at once though! I think this is a good thing because they will grow up together and play with each other with no problems. We had our female first and then 4 years later brought home a male. She was not very happy. I thought they would be happy and be play buddies but this didn't really happen as best as I thought it would. They still play but she gets grumbly with him. I am hoping that them being littermates will solve that problem and you will have two little bundles of joy doing the B500 in your house!
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OMG, TWO puppies, what fun…
And it is good to make an appointment and visit with a vet, get a feel for his/her attitude. if not already basenji-knowledgeable, they will need to be willing to learn. If they tell you that a basenji is like any other dog or 'bow up' at the idea of working "with you", shop around.
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Thanks for the warm words, everyone. I think it will be fun, but am not delusional about it being easy.
I have been reading several training books. I love Sophia Yin's approach - I think I will base my training mostly on her, but add the clicker. She advocates having your puppy in sight constantly the first month, often using a hands-free leash worn on the waist. Since my husband and I both work from home, I think it will be great to split the puppies up for large chunks of time while we are working. I told my husband that he'd be wearing a "basenji belt" the first month. Most of his meetings are on Skype, so nobody sees what is going on below his shoulders… Wonder how a random baroo will be perceived?
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We're doing the same Sophia Yin "basenji belt" program, lol. We'll have to compare notes afterwards to see how it worked.
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very cute pup
Kai is also a Hawaiian name
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Aaw.. what a cutie! You'll be so busy with two pups.. It sure wouldn't be my choice
But I bet you'll have sooo much fun! Post lots of pics!
