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If you were going to add another dog….

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  • B

    I guess I'm pretty lucky as I have both of the breeds I truly love. I have always loved the norwegian elkhound and have a older one who is 13 now. He is the third one I have owned. Also the oldest.Then along came love, a new husband and the basenji's entered into my life. My long time batchelor(23 yrs) husband came with a black and white basenji named Oreo. Oreo passed away a few years ago but he started the hooked on basenji . We then got a red& white boy who is 4 and had a wonderful opportunity from our breeder to add a tri girl who is now 3. Brindle is the only color we had not yet had. My elkie will probably be the last one I own as we live in florida and summers are not the best for elkies. In fact I don't know of any other elkies in the area. He is the only one in my vet's practice. My husband has had basenji's for 35 years so learning to live with a barking dog at times is a test of his patience.None of the basenji's have ever yodeled. They are very silent

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  • SchouiffyS

    great question..

    I love da Bs… don't think I could ever have a life with out one. I'm just suckered by the winkles and all the mischief. If I had room for a third/fourth dog I could be happy with a Vizsla or perhaps a Saluki if I had someone to groom it.

    Lauren - Lycia's Mum

    Wellington, New Zealand

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    I know they say dogs don't understand spite… but I swear Basenjis do._

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  • JannekeJ

    2nd: a basenji
    3th: a saluki
    4th: a pharaohound

    Tillo's website

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  • tanzaT

    @Schouiffy:

    great question..

    I love da Bs… don't think I could ever have a life with out one. I'm just suckered by the winkles and all the mischief. If I had room for a third/fourth dog I could be happy with a Vizsla or perhaps a Saluki if I had someone to groom it.

    There are smooth coated Salukis….

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • wizardW

    I want another basenji.
    If they disappeared off the planet I suppose I'd go for a whippet or possibly a italian-greyhound.

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  • SchouiffyS

    @tanza:

    There are smooth coated Salukis….

    I know but I love the long hair.. it's sooo beautiful when they gait. =)

    Lauren - Lycia's Mum

    Wellington, New Zealand

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    I know they say dogs don't understand spite… but I swear Basenjis do._

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  • L

    I would add another B if I could. If that wasn't possible…hmmm good question....I think a Fox Terrier, or a Shiba Inu....what can I say...I LOVE Stubborn dogs. :P

    To you

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  • B

    I would get a "Lurcher"…Greyhound,Deerhound,Border Collie mix....:D

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  • mauigirlM

    I really like Rhodesian Ridgebacks. I'm hoping my partner's little brother gets a ridgeback so we can go visit. Post college and since basenjis I've really started to love the hound shape, with the small waist and the tuck-up and high on leg look. The hound group is my number one for sure. Danes interest me b/c whenever I see one I can barely fathom SO MUCH DOG! I don't know if I could have one though.

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  • B

    I don't mean to offend anyone, but I have never met a "stable" Rhodesian Ridgeback…...I've seen many at Lure Coursing, and while out walking. There's something going on there..... Spooky about their demeanor. I wouldn't own one...just my 2 cents:rolleyes:

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  • DiegosMomD

    I have two now (B and Bmix) so a third wont be for awhile. I want another B, and I dont think I could ever bring myself to actually get another dog thats not a B, but I really would LOVE to get a brindle boxer! They are so cute and the ones I've met very playful and fun.. but like I said if I get another I dont think I have it in me to not get a B!

    Sarah

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  • tanzaT

    @basenjishunt:

    I don't mean to offend anyone, but I have never met a "stable" Rhodesian Ridgeback…...I've seen many at Lure Coursing, and while out walking. There's something going on there..... Spooky about their demeanor. I wouldn't own one...just my 2 cents:rolleyes:

    Wow, I would have to say just the total opposite… we have a lot around here and have sometimes up to 15 entered at lure trials. They are totally cool... And I know at least 6 people that have a RR and a Basenji together...

    Not that like all breeds there are some that are not so nice... even Basenjis.. and many judges still to this day at shows are afraid of them in the ring... comes from a reputation that was "well" earned 40 yrs ago with very bad temperaments.

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • agilebasenjiA

    @tanza:

    Not that like all breeds there are some that are not so nice… even Basenjis.. and many judges still to this day at shows are afraid of them in the ring... comes from a reputation that was "well" earned 40 yrs ago with very bad temperaments.

    Yes, years ago, my agility instructor didn't believe me when I told her my reason for refusing to teach my conformation-showing basenjis to "smile" on command. All she knew of basenjis were my 2 boyz.

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  • MacPackM

    We have friends who had a lurcher, deerhound/greyhound mix, she was a really fabulous dog! I would have one like Zoe for sure.

    We know one fabulous Rhodesian Ridgeback, and a couple of other mellow ones…but you are right, a few of them out there are 'on the edge' and that is a lot of dog to go off on you.
    I love Rat Terriers, maybe because the bigger ones look like tailless basenjis!

    So I would get a lurcher for a big dog, or a Rat for a small dog, but mostly I would prefer to just keep adding basenjis when I win the lottery.

    Anne in Tampa

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • K

    Hi there.
    At the moment I have a little girl. I'm considering getting her a brother or sister. There's no doubt I would go for another Basenji. Problem is, I don't want a new dog to teach her bad habits. My girl doesn' t know she can jump the back fence. She doesn't dig holes in the back lawn, only in the garden beds, which I 'm pretty sure she's running out of room to bury her treats. And she can be pretty smart when she wants to.
    Do I risk bringing a puppy into the family and my girl picking up bad puppy habits?

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