Here's a link to Cooper's photo album. You can see him filling out from an 8 month old stray to a full adult. And you can see him going through several generations of AKC toys.
Cooper IS gorgeous! Kudos to you for rescuing him. I don't understand the mind of someone who would mame an animal. The tail is practically the "tell-tale" sign of breed identity. But, Cooper looks all Basenji to me too.
@crystalncody:
Great pics! I also love the first one. He (?) has such soulful eyes… and is that a hint of a mohawk or just the way the light is reflecting?
No mohawk going on. The red hairs just stand out more, I guess, in the photo.