Oh, how I wish a chain-link fence would keep AJ in. He can be over a six-footer in a matter of seconds.
HotRod looks like a very beautiful boy. I know the right person will be there for him.
He is a lovely boy.
Why no small dogs, we have a yorkie and would love this dog.
Well, the only way to say it would be that history has proven itself… if it is fast and hairy and enters the yard... goodbye to it.
Squirrels, cats, rats, crows [the most recent conquest], sparrows, bluebird [sorry pretty bird!]….
When a basenji with a high prey-drive has not lived or been raised with little fluffies, it is NOT fair to expect them to like them.
If I have a dog I feel would not do well with a small animal, that is always known up front... I will not place a dog into a situation that is a set-up for failure... not fair to the dog at all.
Sorry, girl Bs or alone is the only spot for the Rod.
Kathy thank you for caring about your boy and putting it like it is right up front. Keep's your boy in a good home happy and all fluffies safe and someone from being unhappy if something goes wrong.
Rita Jean
I've been to your website, even before I came to the forum. I was impressed then, I'm more impressed now. Truly a reputable kennel.
Thanks guys!
I probably could have placed Roddie a dozen times over… but just am not willing to take the risk that he not fit in certain situations, or with some fluffies _.
I love my dogs and would rather they stay here and make life more hectic and work for me than in a place they have annoyed the neighbors and the new owners resent them for their wrongdoings.. which they had no idea was wrong to do!
The other day I was asked what Hot Rod was named after… while his litter was a Led Zeppelin theme... Roddie is what we call him a lot, after Rod Oishi, my Mom's favorite handler, up in Vancouver, BC.
My son prefers to tell his friends he was named after Rowdy Roddy Piper!_
I have a female basenji mix that would love someone that could keep up to her high energy levels. Few rounds of frisbee and football, which entails about 30 minutes of chase to get the frisbee or ball back, and I am pooped. :-). We live in Wenatchee Washington so I would come and pick Hot Rod up. What is your asking price. He would be strickly family/pet. I am not a show person or breeder. We have a huge back yard and my children are young adults so there is lots of attention to go around.
There was a basenji female bred by someone here in MN who was behind an invisible fence - which kept her in nicely but did nothing to keep out the dog (I don't remember Rottie or Dobe) who came in and ripped her to shreds - that dog owner had to pay thousands to patch that animal up - I do think she survived but what trauma.
FYI - I NEVER place a dog in a home with underground fence as the means of containment and I don't know many reputable breeders who will.
I think underground fences are a scam. It makes it easy for the owners, who just turn the dog out, and gives the dog no safety.
I think they should be banned.
I think underground fences are a scam. It makes it easy for the owners, who just turn the dog out, and gives the dog no safety.
I think they should be banned.
I so agree…but it is very typical american mind set..I put this fence in the ground so I am doing my part, now if a dog comes into my yard and either impregnates or kills my dog, that isn't my fault, that is that dog's owners fault...so I am a good responsible pet owner...right.
I looked into them when Otis got hit by a car, but the more I read about them, the scarier they sounded..it is truly not a good way to keep your dog out of harms away, nor to keep harm out of your dog's way..
When we brought Moe home, we thought about an invisible fence briefly, very briefly, and dismissed the idea quickly. My first thought was of predators that he wouldn't be able to run from, and that a fence is for keeping things out just as much as keeping them in. Recently, we've had an increase in coyotes in our area due to their loss of habitat. Also, there is an equal chance that we can wake up to an alligator in our front yard, which happens quite often in some of the local neighborhoods, so a real fence was the only way for us. My dad brought it up again recently as an addition to our chainlink fence because Cody has learned that he can climb it, but since he doesn't go outside without me, it just isn't worth the hassle.
Just a note…
Hot Rod is back at my house again... he went to Mom's while my girls were in season [3 girls!].
They are all together.. the girls and my 7-mo-old male B Charlie and my 9-mo-old male IG Preston.
I had no idea if Roddie would work with them, but since he was in hump-mode that was fine and dandy with him and the two boys to spend a week humping each other prior to being back with the girls.
Roddie LOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVES sleeping in bed with me [at my feet as I type, in bed] and shares well with the other basenjis and IG.
He is a great housedog… I just would not place him with a fuzzy dog, cat or other hairy critter.
Just took some pics of him sleeping at my feet:
Our dear Hot Rod is going to fill the void left by the loss of his cousing, Kofi.
He leaves on Saturday to become Salsa's new boyfriend!
Kofi was a Rocket Man Grandson and Salsa is a Benny daughter [and Rocket Man granddaughter].
Yeah for Hot Rod! 
Congrats to you Kathi and Good luck to Hot Rod in his new home.
Way to go Hot Rod we wish the best.
Rita Jean
Kathy..that is great news..I am glad for Hot Rod and for yourself..
Great news for Hot Rod Kathy, thanks for the update
