I am pretty sure you can't just look at a mix and declare what it is. Scientific studies have debunked that over and over. Best to do a DNA test, in my opinion. I have a mix who was advertised as a Basenji Mix, and her DNA results confirmed it. If you just looked at her and made a judgement, it would be mixed: her color was all askew, her tail was half-curled, she was smaller and featured more slender face and feet than a pure-bred B.
But, apparently, the 1/4 Min Pin (the ONLY other DNA in her sample) contributed some significant traits. Behavior and personality wise, Basenji rules the day. Again, I recommend a DNA test, and they improve by the day.
What is this other B identity thing that is mentioned in this thread? Is it also a DNA test, or something else?
Oh, and hey, your baby is way cute!
Basenji Breed?
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@trooper Hard to say. More pictures, including standing up and sitting are needed.
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Welcome, very cute but I don't see Basenji....perhaps another type of sighthound breed
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@trooper Not purebred basenji, but possible some basenji. The nose looks too long and the ears are a little different I think. However the legs, paws, nails, chest and expression all looks Basenji like. Check the paw pads, if they are joined as you see in this thread, then he is probably a Basenji mix.
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It’s a sweet thought but I see no basenji in this dog. Enjoy him for what he is.
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He is absolutely beautiful, no matter what he is!!!!! XOXOXO
