I think I have a Basenji!

[janica]

I have never tried to post photos to a forum before. Here is one, I'm not
sure where the others went.

The pound said she's part rat terrier, part chihuahua.
The trainer says she's part rat terrier, part basenji.
What do you all think? I would appreciate your opinions.
I realize the photo is small and it may be hard to tell. She has really big ears, white feet, a white chest and, at times, depending on her expression, a slightly wrinkled face. She does not have a white tipped tail. She has a pointed snout with a slightly squared jaw. She has long, slender legs. She is about 21 lbs. She does bark. She loves to run and is very fast. She loves to chase squirrels and birds, play with toys, and has lots of energy. Despite her energy, she is not hyper and is a calm dog.
She is very intelligent and easy to train with treats. She has a regal or
dignified air about her. She is, at times, dainty and ladylike and at other times, tough and strong. She doesn't shed much, her hair is very short, and
she gets cold easy. The hair on her underside is thin and she has some spots
on her belly. She has a problem with submissive peeing and we suspect that
she was mistreated by her previous owner.

[Rita Jean]

Could be I am not sure but those darn traveling salesmen never come back and check on there babies so we know who the father is.
Yes there are things you have said like Basenji but any way welcome.

Rita Jean

[snorky998]

Do rat terriers usually have that hair ridge down the side of the neck like Basenji's? That's what caught my attention when I viewed the pic.

[Rita Jean]

I do not know your correct it does stand out is a good looking dog and looks to be very thick.

Rita Jean

[BDawg]

Post some more pics… Definitely has chihuahua-- do you have any front on face pics? Very cute dog! :)

[lvoss]

I see rat terrier.

Here are some more links to rat terrier pics.

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/dog-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/rat-terrier-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pictures/rat-terrier-0126.jpg

http://www.dogster.com/breeds/rat_terrier

[janica]

Here is a picture of her face. Thanks for all your help identifying this part
rat terrier part ? dog!
(You can click on the photo for enlargement.)

[BDawg]

Super cute– I definitely think more of rat terrier in the face.

[Rita Jean]

After looking at Ivoss two links and then this picture more rat terrier. As I said before you never really know what all that traveling saleman was.

Rita Jean

[Basenjimamma]

All I see is Chihuahua/rat terrier, but there might still be some Basenji in him….he looks too cute..

[janica]

Thanks for all your help! As I mentioned previously, it was the trainer that
said there may be some basenji in this dog. We had never heard of basenjis,
so it's been interesting to learn more about them, whether or not she has any in her. Thanks again for your input!