Introducing Barley!

[lowendfrequency]

Thanks for all the nice comments and welcomes! And sorry it's been so long since I've been back to post. As you all know, owning a basenji puppy is a full time job. Barley gave us a good scare just a few days after I made this thread. We were cleaning the apartment one day and he got all worked up from chasing the broom. He was running full steam in circles around the apartment, took a quick turn and jumped straight out of the window. He tore the screen right out, fell two stories and landed on pavement. He was a hurting little puppy for a few days, but there were no broken bones or any permanent damage. Needless to say, we have since puppyproofed our windows. Chickenwire fixed in wooden frames isn't too pretty to look at, but it keeps the stunt-dog from performing anymore high flying acts.

Barley is now around 18 weeks old and is doing great. He has gotten over his anxiety issues and is almost completely housebroken. I'll be sure to post more pictures soon!

[Duke]

OMG - Barley is lucky he wasn't badly injured. I'd imagine he might have a phobia for windows - I hope. Glad you're on the mend too.

[tanza]

Look out for the "flying Basenji"…. wow.... he was lucky... I always worried about mine going through the window, in fact when we had new windows put in what we use (call) the dog room upstairs, I got the type that open from both the top and bottom, so that I can leave the bottom closed and only open the top half....

[abby_basenji]

Sooooooo cute!!!! I would have kept him too.

[Vanessa]

I can see why you took little Barley home. With a face like that…I would too! The name suites him. I just love his dark markings! Welcome to the forum!!!!

[cmd]

His photo makes me want a brindle! Very cute little guy. Glad to hear he was ok. I'm sure you heart stopped for a few seconds after seeing that! We had issues with separation anxiety too years ago with one of ours. She got a little better. Ultimately getting a second made all the difference!

[jenwilson]

Glad to know Barley is okay after his flying expedition. Tough little fella!!!

[srjeeper]

**Welcome to the wounderful world of Basenji's and thank goodnesss Barley's OK!. :D

First lesson-There's no such thing as a Basenji Proof House, but then I guess ya already figured that out. :rolleyes:
(More lessons to follow every minute ya spend together!) ENJOY ;)**

[tanza]

He is cute, what is his breeding?

[lowendfrequency]

Thanks again for all the positive comments. He was bred in Killawog NY. Sire is Florelles Dameon and dam is Maringas Zoir of the Congo.

[HeliumAngel]

It appears your Barley and my Anubis are brothers! Same sire and dam. Any health issues with Barley?