Could Princess Iris Be A Basenji Mix?
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Thank you for taking the time to explain this all to me. I really appreciate it! Here a side view just taken. Her ears aren't sticking straight up in these
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This one was when she was a puppy
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DNA test is the only sure way to figure her out. Here is a fascinating article, Dog Breed DNA Survey Results & Images, where it shows that simply looking at a dog for breed traits is not always useful. https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/research-studies/past-projects/dog-breed-identification/dog-breed-dna-and-survey-results/
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We get a lot of people asking about dogs that look more or less like Basenji crosses, some with what seem to be Basenji traits, but short of DNA testing or personal knowledge of the sire and dam, it's pretty hard to give an opinion, since phenotype is often quite a bit different than genotype in crossbreds. Considering that Basenjis are relatively rare, I would be surprised to find very many crossbred or mixed breed dogs with Basenji lineage. Most Basenji breeders would not deliberately cross their dogs with another breed, although there can be accidents, one reason why a lot of breeders insist on neutering. That said, DNA testing is likely the way to go if one really wants a definitive answer.
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Thank you for sending the additional pictures!
The only part I see that really says, "Basenji" to me, is her toes. The way she's standing on her feet. But, dang... I'm having a really hard time deciding what I do see in her. Basenji's form a square-ish appearance with the length of their legs matching the length of their back. Your girls back is either too long for her legs, or her legs are too short for her back. The dimension just isn't right.
Maybe (only maybe) a mix of Rat Terrier and Blue Healer?
If you choose to do the DNA test, please let us all know the results. It makes our guesses all the more fun! And no matter what you find out, enjoy this little blessing!
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Thank you all so much for your responses! I appreciate it so much! I'm definitely going to do a DNA test on her.
Does anyone recommend a specific brand of DNA test?
