@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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Long haired Basenjis….
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Now it is winter in Florida, so it must be cold everywhere else….
Caesar has about 1-1/2 inches of hair on the backs of his thighs/legs/hamhocks....extra scruff on the neck, cheeks and a bit longer all over his back which has been shedding everywhere....
Who has the basenji with the longest hair? Fess up!! I want to see pics!!
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Out of all of ours that would be Jasper, he is so fuzzy and soft. The wife said we didn't pick a good name for him…...it should've been "Fluffy":D
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ooh he is a cutie!
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Lexi doesn't need to grow extra fur because I bought her a (faux) mink coat! And a windbreaker. And made her a sweatsuit made out of the leg of my husband's sweatpants! hahahaha!
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how can you post that without pics…..mods, we need an arm twist here....LOL
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Fashion show of winter coats to come after our walk in the snow… BRB
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The Mink.
The SweatSuit. (Ignore possessed yellow-eyes)
Double Layering Featuring the SweatSuit and the WindBreaker.
Have no fear, DANGER DOG is here!!
I'm way too cute to be a Bone Burgler! Get this balaclava off me!
My husband was supposed to be going through the closet picking out stuff to give to GoodWill. He ended up cutting up his sweatpants and socks (in procrastination) to make Lexi "tactical"… hahahah... she was fine until half way through her bone. Then she realized she didn't like the mask.
Okay… Back to your regular, naked self!
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I know I'm not the only one who has winter coats!! Come on now, don't be shy!!
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haha those pictures are hilarious, I'll have to post up some pictures of Ozzie in this lumberjack coat.
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Talk about a pampered pup….......lucky girl. She looks like she loves all of it.........way to go BDawg!:D
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Very cute, and very crafty!!! We actually don't have an coats here!
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love it, socks are great masks!!
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OMG those coats are soo funny!! lol awesome. Jack doesnt grow long hair, shed, or anything…and we live in CT. but i have to say, he LOVES being outside, and i worry about him being cold, but he doesnt seem to mind AT ALL...weird...
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I love this coat's style and coolness. It is very appealing to me. As a fashionista, I'm always looking for the latest products.
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cute sweater!
