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.
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Hi everyone!
My name is Kelsey. Finally registering and posting after being told how wonderful this site is! My mom has a long history with Basenjis, but they were never my thing… until a few years ago, when I fell in LOVE with my first B. I was hooked from the beginning. Now we have 3 adults (our babies), and looking to eventually add to our pack.
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Welcome to the forum. Love the pics!
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Georgie, Dingo, and Pippi are beautiful and look to be very well loved.
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From "not your thing" to three, eh?
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Welcome to the forum.
