I have had the pleasure of owning both breeds. There is another forum member here who also has a basenji and a Shiba. Lol, they are both very stubborn breeds. Depending on what you want they are very different though. Shibas need a lot of care for grooming, they blow a lot of coat and can get matted fur, on the other hand they make a very good watch dog. Basenjis don't bark but make a multitude of other noises. Their coat is nice and short for less grooming, though they too blow coat, just not as bad as a Shiba. They both maintain puppy characteristics their whole lives and live long lives. I think our Shiba was 16 when we lost her. Both need a lot of socialization, with both people and dogs. This is a must. Good luck with whatever breed you choose. Look at parents for temperament and do your reading on health problems and make sure you adopt from a reputable breeder.
Hello from Paradise, CA
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Hi, my name is Laura and my amazing Basenji is Maggie. We live in Paradise, CA and we're looking for B's to play with in the Paradise, Oroville, Chico area. You can reach me at cazucca@comcast.net for playdates. We are so happy we found this site!
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Welcome to you and Maggie. I hope Maggie soon finds plenty of playmates.
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Welcome, where did you get your Maggie? Many of us are related by our Basenjis.
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Welcome, Laura!
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Welcome Laura and Maggie to the forum pack!
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Welcome Laura and Maggie!!!
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Welcome to you and Maggie
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Hello and Welcome from Canada!
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Hi and welcome onboard Maggie and Laura.
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My Maggie is a BRAT rescue. What an amazing organization BRAT is! We've had Maggie since February of 2010. She's 9 years old and the sweetest girl in the world. You can read more about Maggie and her adventures at massiestravels@blogspot.com. Thanks for such a warm welcome!!!!
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Welcome to Forum, Maggie sounds delightful.