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Who has the largest Basenji

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  • tanzaT

    @JazzysMom:

    me too! It really makes the eyes stand out, and gives so much expression.

    I tried weighing Keoki on my bathroom scale. He wasn't terribly cooperative – kept wiggling and stepping off, etc. But the weight that registered was 24 lbs. That could be off though. I'm not sure exactly how to do the shoulder measurements, but I measured him at 17.5".

    He's only 9 mos. My guess {and I'm only guessing as he's only my second B ever, and my first male} is he won't get any taller {??}, but will bulk up a bit? So, he may wind up a bit heavier than standard? He's pretty lean now.

    I would guess that he will not be much bigger… but that as he matures he will be heavier depending on his conformation. At last measurement, Kobey was just on 17 and 24lbs... While I expect that he will not get much taller (maybe a 1/4" or so) I believe that he will top out at good show weight at close to 26lbs.. IMO....

    However to all remember these are "suggested" size/weight, there are no DQ's in our breed (well, other then testicles, they need "2")...

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • nomrbddgsN

    The easiest way to weigh an animal (that can be picked up) is to weight yourself the re weigh yourself holding the dog and subtract the two.

    Arlene, the Basenji Brats with the Boxenji![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • E

    Senji is at least 33-34 pound. But then again, he "cheated"…he's been on prednisone. He was actually heavier, but they cut down his dosage.

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  • ?

    Yeah I never thought he was all that big, until alote of people at the park would comment. The basenji's that we see at the dog park are small maybe thats why :-) I notice the B's that I see at the dog shows have tiny ears, they are cute like kitty ears.
    Garretts friend Angus is 18-19" tall and was once 35 pounds. The vet said "oh my that's the biggest B I have ever seen". He has lost some weight though since then ha.

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  • F

    oh these pictures of your Bs are absolutely beautiful. I love looking at them, especially the one with the grapes and flowers. that is is absolutely beautiful. thank you for posting them.

    Fela & Nyah

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  • abby_basenjiA

    See I've been saying this for a long time that my Abby is small everyone that see's her that knows about b's says she's so little. She's tall about 16" but she only weighs 17.5, I think she is too skinny but I can not get her to bulk up. Maybe this winter when she doesn't go out as much!?!

    Michelle, Abby B, Cooper B, Missy mut, and FatFat the cat!

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  • nala121498N

    Nala is on the small side too. It took Nala until she was 7+ years old to get to over 17 lbs. She kind of porked up over this summer, but has now trimmed down nicely.

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  • QuercusQ

    I have a tiny girl too…Luna is itty bitty compared to the other girls!

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • wizardW

    Gee - here I thought EL D was on the chunky side - he's only 17 at the shoulder and weighs a mere 23-24 lbs.

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  • JazzysMomJ

    @wizard:

    Gee - here I thought EL D was on the chunky side - he's only 17 at the shoulder and weighs a mere 23-24 lbs.

    maybe length from chest to tail has something to do with some dogs of fairly equal height and weight appearing to be different "sizes".
    There are those that are longer and leaner looking, and those that are more square and so look "chunkier".

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  • nobarkusN

    My Ringo weighed in at 30 lbs when he was about 4 years old. And that's solid muscle and no fat because we were going on long daily hikes up hills and beaches at the time.

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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  • G

    I just found this site. I saw this thread and had to post. My 6 yr old Cody is 19 1/2 inches tall and 36lbs. All muscle.

    I'm not sure how to get a pic on the thread. If anyone can tell me I will upload one.:confused:

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  • MacPackM

    My Ed is tall, and weighs 32 lbs. He is not, however, all muscle. Not really fat, he just doesn't have a waist!

    Anne in Tampa

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • BarklessdogB

    Pictures would be nice!

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  • MacPackM

    If I can figure out how, I will post photos!

    Anne in Tampa

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • hdolbowH

    jeez.. my boy is 2 & 1/2 and only 18 pounds..:o i think he was a runt because hes even short statured..

    Heather.

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  • mrbhaynM

    My girl Sunshine is 38lbs and 20+ inches at the withers!
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  • wizardW

    Is it just the picture or is Max really on the tan side?

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  • BarklessdogB

    If I can figure out how, I will post photos!

    If you have digital pictures you can open a free account at Photobucket.com and upload them as JPEG's.

    If you do not have a digital camera you can get your pictures on a photo CD and upload them from that.

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  • B

    @wizard:

    Is it just the picture or is Max really on the tan side?

    If you mean my Max, he looks kinda tan colored in the summer, but he is red.
    This is the time of year I think they're coats look the best.

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