@basenjicurious
It’s great that you’re doing your homework on the basenji. I think the reason you read all these “horror stories” is because they are not your typical dog. They are a beautiful and highly intelligent breed with a very strong prey drive. My Kembe is my first basenji but I was familiar with the breed because my brothers were basenji owners. I got her when she was 1years old - she was returned to the breeder by the previous owners. Kembe has never been destructive, she has free reign of our house, and I can leave her at home alone. It’s extremely important to exercise them regularly - especially exercise and stimulate their minds, and establish a routine (I can set my watch to my dog). They are definitely trainable - it scares me to see how smart she is and also well behaved. Basenjis are extremely lovable and hilariously funny. If I have a treat that my dog especially likes - she will do her whole “repertoire of tricks” without me even asking her. She dances to let me know it’s time to eat and will sit right next to me and hit me with her paw when she wants to go for her walk.
I think our basenji chose us - when we went to the breeders home to look at her - She jumped up next to my husband on the couch and curled up! I was sold on her! I really hope you find a basenji that right for you!
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Basenji T-Shirts
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What funny basenji related T-shirts do you have? I have three. They are: "REAL MEN LOVE BASENJIS":eek:, "If it's not a basenji, then it's just a dog":o, and "If you haven't got a basenji you may as well get a cat.":D
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Love it…those are all great.
I still don't have any, but have been looking around for one..or two. -
You might like this link…http://www.cafepress.com.au/+basenji_mom_tee,103160866. There is a whole lot of funny basenji shirts at this website (more that I can afford) and before anyone suggests it, no I am not in any way connected with the company. If I were I would have more than three t-shirts. LOL
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Thanks for the link! I'm definitely getting something from there!
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I have one that has a nice silouette of a Basenji on the front and on the back it has another silouette and says "Basenji-Since 2000 BC"
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ahahahahahaha
http://www.cafepress.com.au/+basenji_property_laws_2_tote_bag,189440364
also at the "trained by a basenji" keychain
and this…I'm going to be up all night!
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i've ordered lots from there… .
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I have one that has a nice silouette of a Basenji on the front and on the back it has another silouette and says "Basenji-Since 2000 BC"
OMG yay!! I made that shirt!!!! I didn't know anybody else had ever ordered one!!!! I have one, too, obviously
I'm glad you like it!*** Just in case anybody else is interested, the link is here http://www.cafepress.com/BABasenjis I'm not really making money off of these… bcraig is actually the only person other than me who has purchased anything & its been up probably 3 years haha***
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I have 4 basenji T-shirts.
"Basenji Lover"
"If it's not a basenji it's just an average dog"
"The more people I know, the more I love my basenji"
and my favorite: "If my basenji doesn't like you, neither will I." :p -
I'm thinking of getting a coat made up with a image of Cooper on it, with " Whatever " written around it lol !!!!:D
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I've bought from this site before - lots of good basenji things.
I'll have to get this one before we go to our next recall class:
http://www.cafepress.com.au/+who_said_i_need_more_training_ash_grey_tshirt,103849442
