@basenjicurious
It’s great that you’re doing your homework on the basenji. I think the reason you read all these “horror stories” is because they are not your typical dog. They are a beautiful and highly intelligent breed with a very strong prey drive. My Kembe is my first basenji but I was familiar with the breed because my brothers were basenji owners. I got her when she was 1years old - she was returned to the breeder by the previous owners. Kembe has never been destructive, she has free reign of our house, and I can leave her at home alone. It’s extremely important to exercise them regularly - especially exercise and stimulate their minds, and establish a routine (I can set my watch to my dog). They are definitely trainable - it scares me to see how smart she is and also well behaved. Basenjis are extremely lovable and hilariously funny. If I have a treat that my dog especially likes - she will do her whole “repertoire of tricks” without me even asking her. She dances to let me know it’s time to eat and will sit right next to me and hit me with her paw when she wants to go for her walk.
I think our basenji chose us - when we went to the breeders home to look at her - She jumped up next to my husband on the couch and curled up! I was sold on her! I really hope you find a basenji that right for you!
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Basenji? Mixed with?
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My rescue puppy is so Basenji, don't you you think?
We are in Australia, so most people assume she is part dingo. They are similar breeds, but her for is silky and she does a little growl everything now and then.
Any clues on what she might be mixed with?Thanks, Fi
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How tall at shoulder and what does she weigh. Honestly she looks very basenji to me!
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She is approx. 43cm at shoulder and 15 kg.
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That's a bit heavy for most Basenjis, but not for a mix. Of course the only way to be sure is to do a DNA test.
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Certainly has the look of a Basenji. Agree with Debra, seems a bit heavy but doesn't really look it.
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I don’t know if you’ll see this but I was searching the web to see what breed my dog is and they look like twins. Did you ever find out?
I’m trying to post a pic but it won’t let me
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Your picture may be too large a file. Try downsizing it and see if that works.
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Hi there, just wondering if you ever found out what you basenji is crossed with because she's the spitting image of ours (Indy is a rescue from Melbourne). I can't work out how to add a picture!
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@ficamaj
Your baby is very cute - looks part Basenji to me! Congratulations on your new pup!
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Also I feel like I can also make our black doors on your dog's skin under the fir, is spotty skin a basenji thing as Indy has it (not a skin condition just the colouring if her skin). Really wish I could upload a pic!
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@susie-joyce8662 said in Basenji? Mixed with?:
Also I feel like I can also make our black doors on your dog's skin under the fir, is spotty skin a basenji thing as Indy has it (not a skin condition just the colouring if her skin). Really wish I could upload a pic!
Click on the icon second from the right at the top of the compose screen, choose the file from your computer (not too large) and it should upload.
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Our dogs could be twins! I've been searching for what she might be, and I came to the conclusion that she, like yours, looks most like a Basenji/Dingo mix (though here in the states they're called Carolina Dogs, not Dingos).
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@bejoylee I don't see Carolina Dog in your girl, but she sure does favor a German Shepard!
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@bejoylee
WOW! What a beautiful dog! 🥰Also like your enclosed porch and view of your back yard! 
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he doesn't look half to me better get a test to be sure
