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  • New member in New Mexico

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    AlexA
    Hi Mike, Welcome to basenji forums community! Looking forward to pictures and stories.
  • New Member - Sonny from Central New Jersey

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    CrazySenjiC
    He's very handsome! Love his head :)
  • New Basenji(?) Owner, New to Forum

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    Hi, I'm no good at guessing mixes, wonderful that you saved her from a shelter and she is cute, welcome. Jolanda and Kaiser
  • New member, new basenji owner as of yesterday!

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    lvossL
    Most people incorrectly use the terms dominant and dominance with regard to dogs. Here is a good blog post by Dr. Sophia Yin on the topic. http://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/dominance_in_dogs_is_not_a_personality_trait
  • New here

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    Bless your heart for caring more about the dogs feeling then your own. Hugs, hugs, hugs. You are so doing the right thing.
  • New here

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    I wouldn't recommend getting a basenji until you've organized your new schedule with baby. basenjis are wonderful dogs, but require a lot of attention and stimulation. If you can't provide that, he could become a frustrated dog and cause mischeif. I've also read that they aren't the best with children. I haven't had the best experience with my basenji and daughter. It has a lot to do with the fact that we can't give him sufficient attention and exercise like he needs. he also hasn't adjusted to my daughter's presence either. that may not be a problem for you because you're having baby first then dog. they say its always a plus because it allows the child to establish a dominence over the dog, since child was there first. i don't want to be a sour apple, but i just want to let families with children know that it can be difficult and dangerous if proper care isn't given. its also unfair to the precious breed if they cant have the active life they need and crave.