@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 owners clothes
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So I was on Amazon and did a search on Basenjis. To my surprise there are tons of shirts, hats, signs, sweatshirts ect. so I thought I'd share for all the Basenji enthusiests out there….
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Oah My Gosh!!!!
This is SO true!
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If you are looking for basenji related clothing the 2007 Basenji Club of America's Nationals committee has some great items for sale. They had some at the lure trials this weekend and they look really nice.
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OH wow! Now I can be an appropriately dressed servant to my little, rotten B!
Thanks for the links! 
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I love these shirts…:) now if I can get my husband to wear one!!
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I really like the ones for those who've lost a basenji (my basenji waits for me in heaven) and then my personal favorite 'yes, I really do love my basenji as much as you love your kids'.
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'yes, I really do love my basenji as much as you love your kids'
That's my favorite!!! I need to wear that all the time especially with the looks I get from my sister who is not a fan of dogs & has 2 kids…ugghh
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I did the same thing lastnight, I looked on Ebay though and I foudn some cute stuff, http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=basenji&category0=&submitSearch=Search
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Those watercolors on there are great. It would also be pretty funny to have the 'sleeps with Basenjis' night shirt especially since it took so long before my boyfriend finally caved (he'd get a kick outta that).
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LOL yeah some of the stuff on these sites are just too cute
I liked the lady that does the clay figures, she's got other breeds but her Basenji's are just too cute~Kat
