I have had the pleasure of owning both breeds. There is another forum member here who also has a basenji and a Shiba. Lol, they are both very stubborn breeds. Depending on what you want they are very different though. Shibas need a lot of care for grooming, they blow a lot of coat and can get matted fur, on the other hand they make a very good watch dog. Basenjis don't bark but make a multitude of other noises. Their coat is nice and short for less grooming, though they too blow coat, just not as bad as a Shiba. They both maintain puppy characteristics their whole lives and live long lives. I think our Shiba was 16 when we lost her. Both need a lot of socialization, with both people and dogs. This is a must. Good luck with whatever breed you choose. Look at parents for temperament and do your reading on health problems and make sure you adopt from a reputable breeder.
Hello from Virginia
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Welcome Judy and Marie. I am happy she found you. I am sure with lots of reassurance and slow movements over time she will become less jumpy. Just let her know daily that you will not hurt her and give her lots of kisses and hugs..
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Welcome to our pack! Is this your first basenji? If so you're in for a treat! Lots of love and patience required.
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Welcome and thank you for taking this baby into your home.
Rita Jean
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Welcome. Marie is lucky to have found you. Baby steps are huge steps for rescues. Thank you for understanding this and still taking in this dog.
Okinawa, WOW!! Can you tell us more??
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Welcome to the Forums… we look forward to pictures... and can't wait to hear more of the story... thanks for opening your home and heart to a Basenji in need... and that is right... baby steps are "huge" for rescues....
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Welcome to the forum!
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Welcome to the forum! Cant wait to see pics of Marie
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Welcome Judy and Marie.
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Welcome. This is a great site to seek advice and support for your new addition! Looking forward to hearing (and seeing?) more!
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welcome! with loads of TLC Marie will do fine before you know it
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Welcome to the forum! Where in Virginia are you located? Have you had dogs before? Basenjis? We'd love to know more and see pictures! One of my dogs is a rescue & we're in Virginia too. Can't wait to hear about your adventures with your new dog! Congrats!
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"nd welcome from the UK. I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do
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Welcome to the Forums.
Steve
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Here is a picture of Marie.
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Welcome to the forum! Where in Virginia are you located? Have you had dogs before? Basenjis? We'd love to know more and see pictures! One of my dogs is a rescue & we're in Virginia too. Can't wait to hear about your adventures with your new dog! Congrats!
We are in Fairfax and we have always had 2 dogs, this is our first Basenji. Marie is a rescue dog from Lost Dogs and Cats Rescue Foundation.
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She is gorgeous. I just love brindles..my little boy Otis is a brindle as well, very dark brindle.
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Oooh… A brindle! Very nice!!
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She's so pretty
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Welcome!! You will find ths forum a wonderful place of information and entertainment!!
