New puppy Riley is a Basenji Mix…

[thunderbird8588]

Hi Sharon,
Riley sounds interesting, but poor Uma :(
I didn't know you could have a DNA test to determine the breed mixes. We have a cross breed thats 11 1/2 stone, he's supposed to have whippet in his make up. Somehow i dont think so :D
Please post a pic when you can.

[NerdyDogOwner]

Common, am I the only one REALLY wanting to see a pic of this mix?

PLEASE, post us a picture!

[Nemo]

@thunderbird8588:

Hi Sharon,
Riley sounds interesting, but poor Uma :(
I didn't know you could have a DNA test to determine the breed mixes. We have a cross breed thats 11 1/2 stone, he's supposed to have whippet in his make up. Somehow i dont think so :D
Please post a pic when you can.

Whole Dog Journal (June 2009 issue) had an interesting article on DNA tests for mixed breeds if you're interested. As a cautionary note, you can get different results depending on which company you go with as they may use different genetic markers to identify the certain purebreeds in the mix.

[sharonPA]

Ok, here's our Riley! I hope I did this right!:D
BTW, bought a clicker tonight…

[Tayda_Lenny]

@NerdyDogOwner:

Common, am I the only one REALLY wanting to see a pic of this mix?

PLEASE, post us a picture!

LOL Nerdy! I was thinking the SAME thing as I was reading through the thread!?!?!? Thanks! Sharon - very cute! :) Love the coloring!

[thunderbird8588]

Thanks for the info Nemo, its a fascinating subject

[thunderbird8588]

Thanks for posting a pic Sharon, he's realy lovely

[agilebasenji]

what a cutie!
and if you haven't used a clicker before, i'd start with 101 things to do with a box.
http://www.clickertraining.com/node/167
just have fun with it

[sharonPA]

Well, so far Riley is doing pretty well with the positive training-he's a darn little pro with his commands! So, as long as I get him out for a good game of ball and a nice SEMI controlled walk, he's doing somewhat better…except the problem with Uma persists. So, I am having a behavior consult on Friday. I gave her a very thorough run-down over the phone and she's going to do some research prior to her visit. It's just so weird, considering they are opposite sex.

Well, I will post updates, and I want to extend my thanks again to all of you-off to cruise the Forum! ;)

[crystalncody]

He's so adorable!!!!

Good luck with your consult.

[Rita Jean]

Great job your doing. Good luck and looking forward to updates.

Rita Jean