I think it is a built in survival trait; however, I would like to take it one step further & say that they LEARN over time that this look keeps them out of trouble. Mine have perfected "the look" and use it on unsuspecting guests for attention. Callie, in particular, has the most woebegone expression, and she uses it on those she can tell are suckers. A friend recently stayed with me for the weekend. All weekend, she was saying "Oh poor Callie! Look at her face." I kept insisting to her that Callie was playing her for a sucker, and she was feeding into it. She was convinced Callie was sad or upset. While we were watching a movie, Callie fell asleep on top of my friend on the couch. Movie over, I headed off to bed & she said she was also going to be going to bed soon. The next morning I found my friend on the couch with BOTH basenjis on top of her. Once Callie settled in, she felt like it would be mean to wake her up, so she slept on the couch all night so as not to disturb Callie.
I think it is instinctual/survival, but I think they learn to work it to their advantage for sure!
Looking for Bs in Kentucky
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Hey all–-
I'm looking for B owners in Kentucky. Wondering how many of us there are?
I think I'm the only one in my area. My vet said they only had one other Basenji in their practice and it was some time ago! So.....are there any other Kentuckians out there? I think it would be nice to have someone close by to talk to about my new little Dakota and all the trials and tribulations that have come with him! -
I don't know how many live in the state, but there will be a deluge of basenjis there in a few months. The national basenji speciality is coming to Lexington in the first week of September.
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Our coursing friend lives up there:
Clair and my Zip are also related. Terry is really really friendly. She takes Clair coursing a lot so the chances of running into her at a trial are pretty good.
There will be a WHOLE BUNCH of basenji people up there in September!!
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Do I need to register to attend the Nationals? (I'm such a newbie…..!)
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Do I need to register to attend the Nationals? (I'm such a newbie…..!)
Only have to "register" or enter if you are going to show… all visitors/guests, Basenji Fanciers welcome with open arms
