Wow, I am surprised to see so many posts regarding the aggression thing. I have a 3 yr. old who thinks she is the queen of the universe, and is totally the alpha with her b-mix sister, but she plays well with others at dog parks and elsewhere, with the exception that there are certain B's she will get snarky with. We've never been able to figure out what it is she doesn't like in some of her own kind. It doesn't happen every time but it makes the other owners nervous when it does happen, so I have stopped going to the dog park where the B's she has trouble with go. There are very rare situations with other type dogs. The only time she will start to "hair up" in a park is when she is tired from running and resting behind my legs at a picnic bench. If a dog comes up to get to her by going around my legs then, she will growl and threaten; I believe this is "go away I'm resting and get away from my person" because she doesn't come out fighting but sounds very serious about the whole thing. Also, if another dog tries to "mate," she will quickly sit down, turn around and snarl her displeasure, but won't push it any further. I do think basenjis may not have much patience with dogs they consider their inferiors.
Odd question: Why does the 3rd outside front toe (L and R) angle in on these dogs?
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I've noticed this on both dogs I've owned. My theory is that it helps them run and corner faster. Their rear toes align like one would expect. I've always wondered about this! As Spock would say- "Fascinating."
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In 30+ years as a Basenji breeder never heard of this? Are they both from the same breeder?
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I can picture all the forum members scampering to examine their dog(s) toes. hehehe
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I was wondering the same thing...and a friend of mine said her whippet has the same thing and it has to do with speed and fast direction changing...
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Cool. I never thought to take a look at cousin breeds to a B, but that makes sense.
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I will have to check this out!!
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Note that in my pups/Basenjis I have never seen this, so a picture of what you are referring to would be helpful
