@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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Australian basenji!
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im currently buying my first basenji! i am very excited but have a question. it is going to be an australiian breed. are they the same size as other or are they bigger than standard size..
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Welcome to the forum. What breeder are you getting your pup from? I'm pretty sure that australian basenjis are same size as all other basenjis
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im currently buying my first basenji! i am very excited but have a question. it is going to be an australiian breed. are they the same size as other or are they bigger than standard size..
They are all about the same size all over the world… Who is the breeder you are getting your pup from?
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Are you getting your pup from Tad? I know that he and Dilys co bred an litter from their Aust imports.
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yes im getting mine from tad. he has a dog named neo that i really liked. when i saw neo i just thought he seemed a little bigger than the rest of them
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yes im getting mine from tad. he has a dog named neo that i really liked. when i saw neo i just thought he seemed a little bigger than the rest of them
Basenjis do come in many different sizes….:) Really has nothing to do with where they come from... but many other things about their conformation are different around the world..
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do u know tad?
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im currently buying my first basenji! i am very excited but have a question. it is going to be an australiian breed. are they the same size as other or are they bigger than standard size..
Keoki's sire is an Australian import. It's been a long time since I've seen him, and as I didn't know at the time that I'd have one of his puppies some day I didn't really take great notice {except that he is a gorgeous boy}. I don't recall him being particularly large. {Khani? ]
Keoki isn't an unusually large boy either.
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I know Tad also, I got my Tayda from him a few years ago. He and his partner Joseph are a lovely pair….
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You'll soon see… the basenji world is really small....
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You'll soon see… the basenji world is really small....
Well especially when it comes to breeders…
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i was looking for a good breeder and it just so happened he lives within walking distance luckily for me! i can tell he knows his stuff and hes a great guy. my basenji is due any day.
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any advice for me for the first couple weeks of owning a basenji?. ive done some homework but it would be nice to hear from someone who has one.
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any advice for me for the first couple weeks of owning a basenji?. ive done some homework but it would be nice to hear from someone who has one.
The best advise you can get is from Tad…. .... main thing is to be consistant, crate train, work on house training... and above all have a sense of humor....
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So exciting to be getting a puppy! Congrats! Keep us posted and we will of course want lots and lots of pics!! We all adore puppy pics!!
My added advice is: Love them unconditionally, just as they do you. Forgive easily… don't worry- it will be hard to stay mad at something so cute!! And spoil incessantly! mwhahahah!!
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its gonna be a long 8 weeks waiting but ill be sure to post some pics thanks for the help
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Keoki's sire (Buka) is an Aussie import. He is good-sized, though I haven't wicketed him. But I know he is one of our biggest dog, probably 17.5-18" tall, but very well proportioned.
As Pat said, it doens't matter where they are from as to their size. I've seen some really small Aussie dogs, just as some American dogs can be really big and some can be really little.
