Bring your paperwork that the breeder gave you to your first visit because they will want to know some things like birth date, always (in the first year or so when lots of shots are administered) bring the vaccination record book Pam and Sheila gave you and ensure they make a copy of it and not just write it down..you will also want to update your copy as your pup receive shots so like I said..bring it so they can fill it in for you. Any questions you have regarding vaccinations I highly suggest asking your vet but also getting in touch with Pam to ask her opinion, she knows her dogs and her lines and she is better equipped than the vet to give you an honest evaluation on which to give. Also try to follow her guidance on neutering and spaying (if you plan to). I know with Oakley I followed their advice. It might be true or not but in my opinion basenjis tend to mature slower and I find they need more time for the growth plates to close before castrating is a wise choice.
Shango's Vet Visit
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Shango had his annual vet check-up yesterday to update his shots and see if all is well and, good news, the vet said he's in "excellent shape!"
He was 25lbs last visit, now dropped down to 18lbs! She said to keep up his diet and activity and that she wants him to lose another pound or two, but nothing below 15.
I just had to share so Shang has encouragement to lose those final two! ;-P
It's so good to hear our pups are doing well!
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Good job keep up the good work. Just question is'nt 18 pounds about right?
Rita Jean
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It is for most, yes, but Shango's much shorter/smaller than most B's.
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What size is Shango? That 16-17 pounds for a male basenji is really small. Do you have some pics of him standing?
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That is what I was thinking… 16/17 lbs for a male is really, really small...
My Kristii is only 15" at the withers and small boned, she is in good weight 18/5 to 19 lbs? I just can't image that he should be 16/17 lbs?
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Yea… my male B is usually around 21-22lbs and I've always been told he's at a good weight. I can't imagine him under 20lbs.
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Ok, so the weight sounds really low to me too, even though I am fairly new to B's..
I thought average weight is about 23-25lbs of course pending height and muscle tone and all..for a male.
Otis finally lost some of his bacon/cinnamonroll/butter weight, he is down to 23.5 lbs, but he is tall. -
Boy, that sounds really low to me. My bitch Ruby is 19lbs - and she is very lean. My boy Brando is 21lbs and he is really lean - not to mention with his broken leg, etc., his weight is a little lower than normal.
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He's much smaller than most. Shango actually met Leo and Nexa from the Forums and Leo towered over him.
He has really short legs.
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Here are some pictures so you can see Shango. But without comparison of him standing next to another B, you really can't tell.
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Not sure when pictures were taken good looking dog but 16 pounds seems like to little of weight. I know your taken good care of your baby and vet much know what they are doing.
Rita Jean
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He sure is a pretty boy..
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He certainly doesn't look underweight but I'm sure he shouldn't lose any more.
What a handsome boy!
