Skip to content

Perspective Basenji Family

Member Introductions
  • Hello everyone,
    The post title sums us up rather well, but if y’all are like us, you’ll want details;)

    Details
    We’re looking to add a Basenji to our family. We have a Havanese pup now, will be adding a cat soon, and a Basenji in about two years when the Havanese and the cat are adults. Our reasoning is that a Basenji pup is more likely to assimilate other adult pets into its pack. And we’re largely here to learn from all the insight and advice you guys have for us.
    We’re taking out Havanese to be patient and will be doing our research and adopting a mellow cat breed. We want to set up all of our furry family members for success. And that’s we’re here a couple of years early to ensure our Basenji has the best chance with us and so that we are as prepared for it as we can be.
    Cheers.

  • You're looking at two ends of the "toughness" spectrum. Seems like a good call to get the Basenji second. The big issue might be getting used to a dog who will bolt after one who won't.

  • I am not sure what you mean by two ends Of the toughness spectrum. Can you please say more?

  • One of my pups lived many long years with a couple of Havanese in Finland. They all got along fine. The Basenji was 'last in' to the pack. Good luck !

Suggested Topics

  • Horses to Dogs

    Basenji Talk
    10
    1 Votes
    10 Posts
    15k Views
    KembeK
    @EmKayLyn Another suggestion - you should also read “Don’t Do the Breed a Disservice” and the “Zande Put-Off” @ https://www.zandebasenjs.com
  • 0 Votes
    16 Posts
    14k Views
    E
    @zande thank you so much for your help
  • Hi!! New to Basenji family

    Member Introductions
    8
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    5k Views
    M
    put in a doggy door so he can go in and out as we wsih. Trust you have a fenced back year..... 4 ft fence does not cut it.....
  • Second basenji

    Member Introductions
    8
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    5k Views
    Shaye's MomS
    @krunzer: Keep them separate in their own crates. The older one may not want to put up with puppy play in a big crate. When crated mine are always separate unless they are at the kennel, then they are in the same pen because Becca is not fond of the kennel. PS, basenjis don't like being woken up much, and one dog annoying another who wants to stay asleep might result in a fracas in a confined space; never a good thing.
  • Thoughts on Basenji or not

    Member Introductions
    4
    0 Votes
    4 Posts
    2k Views
    BasenjimammaB
    Bailey sure is pretty, but I have no idea..sorry
  • Between Basenjis

    Member Introductions
    8
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    5k Views
    nala121498N
    I'm sorry for the loss of your dear Basenjis. Losing a pet is so difficult. I hope this site helps you through the transition. Welcome.