New Basenji
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Hopefully he has had or his sire and dam have been DNA tested for Fanconi.. that is one of the important ones…
Again, he is very handsome... congrats and have fun with him.. If you feel like sharing his pedigree, we would love to know if any of ours are related to him....
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Hopefully he has had or his sire and dam have been DNA tested for Fanconi.. that is one of the important ones…
Again, he is very handsome... congrats and have fun with him.. If you feel like sharing his pedigree, we would love to know if any of ours are related to him....
That was my first question. She said he can only be a carrier.
I'll get some more information about his pedigree later this week. I just wanted be sure to have all the vet records to know what is expected going forward.
I've been lurking around here for the last 2 weeks reading up more and more. Seems like a great place for questions and answers. :)
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What a beautiful boy. Congratulations! And welcome to the forum.
Sounds like you've done your homework - glad to hear your pup's health risks have been addressed.
You are in for a treat :rolleyes: learning to belong to a basenji. Thanks for sharing your ride, and Kananga's photos, with all of us.
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Awh! He's a looker :)
I'm on the look-out….would really, really love to add a brindle boy to the family....
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Oh how i loves me some brindle boys! congrats on you're good looking boy.
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Do let us know if you have any issues you need help with.
Lots of good folks on this forum.
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Thanks everyone.
Camera is a Canon A620.
Yes, he is my first B. I lived with two dogs for about 6-7 years previously. Border Collie and Springer Spaniel.
He's doing ok today. He slept throughout the entire night without making a single noise. He is adapting to his wire crate extremely well. I put a fleece blanket in there for him to sleep on that will keep him warm. I was told he did not develop any chewing/destructive habits and I haven't personally seen anything yet.
He's still being very cautious of everything. I brought him outside to go (which he has been successful with every time), but once I bring him back inside he just wants to hide in a corner. I left some food and water out while I got ready for the morning, which allowed him to be by himself for a good 15 mins. He didn't really even move from his spot. So he is not eating or drinking anything right now. I know it's best to keep them on a schedule. If he doesn't eat in the morning, his next chance will be later this evening.
Any tips on helping him get more comfortable? I know it takes time, but what worries me is that he has 0 interest in water or food. I am using the same food he was fed with the breeder to keep things simple (then moving him over to a food of my choice).
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I have a tip sheet we send to folks who get rescue dogs.
Lots of good info.
If you send me your home e-mail, I will send it to you.
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He is a very pretty boy. When we first brought Cory home, I was shocked by how little water she drank. Just about drove me nuts because I was used to a lab that consumed a bowl of water each day! Even now, Cory and Jayden don't seem to drink much more water beyond what I put in their food unless they are really running around.
Congratulations on your new family member,
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Thanks everyone.
Camera is a Canon A620.
Yes, he is my first B. I lived with two dogs for about 6-7 years previously. Border Collie and Springer Spaniel.
He's doing ok today. He slept throughout the entire night without making a single noise. He is adapting to his wire crate extremely well. I put a fleece blanket in there for him to sleep on that will keep him warm. I was told he did not develop any chewing/destructive habits and I haven't personally seen anything yet.
He's still being very cautious of everything. I brought him outside to go (which he has been successful with every time), but once I bring him back inside he just wants to hide in a corner. I left some food and water out while I got ready for the morning, which allowed him to be by himself for a good 15 mins. He didn't really even move from his spot. So he is not eating or drinking anything right now. I know it's best to keep them on a schedule. If he doesn't eat in the morning, his next chance will be later this evening.
Any tips on helping him get more comfortable? I know it takes time, but what worries me is that he has 0 interest in water or food. I am using the same food he was fed with the breeder to keep things simple (then moving him over to a food of my choice).
I think you are being very smart to start him on a schedule right away… and he will eat when he is hungry... water for mine is available all the time, but not food. Don't worry about the food.. again, he will not starve himself....
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He is a very pretty boy. When we first brought Cory home, I was shocked by how little water she drank. Just about drove me nuts because I was used to a lab that consumed a bowl of water each day! Even now, Cory and Jayden don't seem to drink much more water beyond what I put in their food unless they are really running around.
Congratulations on your new family member,
PatAh that is reassuring. I'm used to seeing the water bowl be emptied on a daily basis. Then again, those were bigger dogs and very active.
