I must agree that naive, first-time wanne-be owners need to do deep, extensive research. Basenjis are supremely unique and definitely not a good choice for a "beginner."
I adopted an 18-month old 3/4 Basenji (other 1/4 is Min Pin, yet another quirky little breed, with some "bad" similarities to B's). I was somewhat familiar with B's, but not even a little bit of "enough!!" Gosh, Izzy-Bella was a piperoo!! A little 18 pound bundle of energy, destruction, and escapism. BUT, I have always loved bad boys (9 years working in a high school), so a little bad girl was a sort of delight. But, again, it takes many years before these dogs mellow out and mature and maximize their amazing intelligence. Izzy is SO SO smart: her early unbridled destructiveness has pretty much ended, and now, at ten years old, she amazes us every day with her intelligence, innate understanding, observational skills, language acumen, and comedic skills. And at ten years old, she acts like a three year old! I hope this means she will live forever.
Once you have bonded with a Basenji, you are probably done and gone. But
first-timers REALLY need to do their research and homework.
Someone referred to entrusting their dog
to a family member. I would entrust my B to nobody except a bona fide Vet hospital/kennel, with big-time fences and enclosures, B's are exceptional diggers-under-fences and escape artists. And a Number One cause of
death for them is traffic. Their prey instinct sends them careening into
traffic. Dumber than deer.
But, bottom line: do your due diligence Basenji research, and understand early on that these dogs are singularly unique: indescribably destructive; escape artists; independent thinkers and behaviorists; smarter than you can even begin to imagine (I swear my Izzy understands everything I say and reads my mind!); and prepare to have lots of tissues on hand as auxiliary food, because apparently, Basenjis require wood pulp
projects to prosper!! I don't get it.
2007 National Specialty - Basenji Club of America
-
I am really looking forward to it. I haven't been to a National since the Arizona National in Scottsdale, AZ. This time I will probably have just about a dog for nearly every event.
-
I have a question since I have never been to a specialty is this an outdoor event I can bring my dog to or should I leave the little one at home? I was not sure if it is only open to the dogs that are going to be in the show.
-
@vstripe:
I have a question since I have never been to a specialty is this an outdoor event I can bring my dog to or should I leave the little one at home? I was not sure if it is only open to the dogs that are going to be in the show.
This is not an outdoor event with the exception of the Lure Trials and Af Match that are Oct 13th and 14th in Livermore. Certainly you are welcome to bring your B (or any dog) to that event… the show itself at the fairgrounds will be indoors and be much better to leave them home unless you want to set up an expen outside the building.
-
Pat, is there going to to any special opening ceremony or parade of dogs? I didn't see anything like that on the events calendar.
-
Pat, is there going to to any special opening ceremony or parade of dogs? I didn't see anything like that on the events calendar.
There is not.. the only parade is on Sunday at Livermore with the Af Match and the parade of Full Afs that happens after the match.
-
I am looking forward to it too
It is way WAY fun, and this one should be awesome!Everyone at Tim's workplace calls it our annual "basenjifest"
-
I'm still hoping to go-I'll know shortly if I can. I had planned on going, but life has a way of getting in the way. I absolutely love these 'Basenjifest's.'
-
Arlene…did you go to the BCOC specialty?
-
Oh, yes. Sally Wourno's little bitch is absolutely wonderful. I'm hoping (keeping my fingers crossed that all Sugar's tests come back acceptable) to breed Sugar with her dog 'Ron.' Wanda was there also with Blade. Chris and Allie Cowe were there. Sue's little boy Jammers took reserve to Blade.
-
Oh, yes. Sally Wourno's little bitch is absolutely wonderful. I'm hoping (keeping my fingers crossed that all Sugar's tests come back acceptable) to breed Sugar with her dog 'Ron.' Wanda was there also with Blade. Chris and Allie Cowe were there. Sue's little boy Jammers took reserve to Blade.
Sounds like fun! I like Ron too…and Blade
-
http://www.basenjispecialty.org/bcoa-2007.html
This weekend marks the begining of the 2007 BCOA National Specialty in California, hosted by the Basenji Club of Northern California.
I know this yearly event is the Mecca for Basenji breeders and certainly our resident forum Basenji Breeders. I wish all attending this years event an enjoyable week and hope all have fun!:)
I want to get my soapbox out here and thank those very breeders that come to this forum everyday to lend thier knowledge and experience, your contributions can't be understated. Thank You all!
I know many have put time and effort into making this years Specialty a success, but a special thanks to our fellow foumite Pat (Tanza)…....good luck Pat, I know you've put in a lot of time and effort to make it happen.;)
For those of you in that area, it's the ultimate Basenjifest, try to get there if you can.
For those of you that are going to the Senjifest.........lot's of pictures please!:D
For those of us that can't make it.:D -
http://www.basenjispecialty.org/bcoa-2007.html
This weekend marks the begining of the 2007 BCOA National Specialty in California, hosted by the Basenji Club of Northern California.
I know this yearly event is the Mecca for Basenji breeders and certainly our resident forum Basenji Breeders. I wish all attending this years event an enjoyable week and hope all have fun!:)
I want to get my soapbox out here and thank those very breeders that come to this forum everyday to lend thier knowledge and experience, your contributions can't be understated. Thank You all!
I know many have put time and effort into making this years Specialty a success, but a special thanks to our fellow foumite Pat (Tanza)…....good luck Pat, I know you've put in a lot of time and effort to make it happen.;)
For those of you in that area, it's the ultimate Basenjifest, try to get there if you can.
For those of you that are going to the Senjifest.........lot's of pictures please!:D For those of us that can't make it.:DThanks for the plug for the National BBoy! I will be leaving arriving in NoCal on Tuesday. I plan to bring a laptop, so I can send 'reporter on the scene' notes each day…Pat and Lisa *may be a little too busy
-
I'll be sending updates as much as I can from Nationals. Im wired…Laptop, PDA, Digital Camera. Ha! Gotta love technology.
Unfortunately I started a trial this past week and now my schedule is hectic. Argh!
Chance goes in the ring the beginning of the week so I'll keep ya posted. -
Cool! I'll get to meet Vanessa! Is Chance entered?
-
I plan to bring a laptop, so I can send 'reporter on the scene' notes each day…Pat and Lisa *may be a little too busy
@Vanessa626:
I'll be sending updates as much as I can from Nationals. Im wired…Laptop, PDA, Digital Camera. Ha! Gotta love technology.
Unfortunately I started a trial this past week and now my schedule is hectic. Argh!
Chance goes in the ring the beginning of the week so I'll keep ya posted.Looks like you Ladies have it all covered.:D Group pictures are always nice….hint hint.:D
Wish I could be there:( .
Have a great time all of you and good luck in the ring.
Go Chance!!!!!:D
-
Pat and Lisa *may be a little too busy
I'm sure there's so much to do…....but:D
Try to enjoy the festivities as well Ladies.;)
-
It is one of the american basenji event I would love to come to one day, I heard it is great
-
It is one of the american basenji event I would love to come to one day, I heard it is great
When you do come to see it, could you stop by Poland and pick up my friend.:D
I've only seen it on a DVD…...they tell me it's awesome.
-
Of course it is pouring rain today… and we (at least not in the 25 yrs I have lived in California) had rain this early in the month of October... never till maybe the end of the month.... sigh....
Of course we had a bunch of people "complain" that we were showing indoors... hmmm think if it rains on Tuesday as they say it will, they will be singing a different tune....
And I would think that Chance will be in Tuesday (sweeps) and Wednesday (dog classes)....
-
And hey Basenji Boy… thanks for the plug.... while lots of works, it will be fun... (we keen telling ourselves that)
