Wow, I am surprised to see so many posts regarding the aggression thing. I have a 3 yr. old who thinks she is the queen of the universe, and is totally the alpha with her b-mix sister, but she plays well with others at dog parks and elsewhere, with the exception that there are certain B's she will get snarky with. We've never been able to figure out what it is she doesn't like in some of her own kind. It doesn't happen every time but it makes the other owners nervous when it does happen, so I have stopped going to the dog park where the B's she has trouble with go. There are very rare situations with other type dogs. The only time she will start to "hair up" in a park is when she is tired from running and resting behind my legs at a picnic bench. If a dog comes up to get to her by going around my legs then, she will growl and threaten; I believe this is "go away I'm resting and get away from my person" because she doesn't come out fighting but sounds very serious about the whole thing. Also, if another dog tries to "mate," she will quickly sit down, turn around and snarl her displeasure, but won't push it any further. I do think basenjis may not have much patience with dogs they consider their inferiors.
Dogs in Elk
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Forgive me if this was discussed ad nauseum long ago, but for some odd reason, it just hit me that at the time I read it, I didn't have one or any intention of getting a basenji, so the breed didn't even signify. I went to look, sure enough, Basenji. Have no idea if ever debunked… but dear spirits I can envision it!
http://www.jerrypournelle.com/reports/jerryp/dogsinelk.html
But it seems for real:
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That is hilarious!!! I can totally imagine their faces , all bloody in elk blood.
..Ayo would be giving me his look!!! He does this thing with his eyes, that I just know exactly what he is thinking.. Im sure he would crawl into en elk in a second!!!!! -
THAT is a fabulous story! love it!