@ukjason That's a good suggestion. I usually ask him to go fetch (or at least touch) the leash - still waiting for the leash to be brought back!!!! Then sit while I put it on. We can extend the session. Thank you.
Basenji sleddogs
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Thanks JoT! Going to see if I can find more with those names!
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I joined after lurking for awhile just to give you guys this link!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/comments/?set=a.241087942270.145554.93138482270
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Oh wow! I am so happy to learn it is a real, not doctored picture but sad about the owner.
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Yes, I agree..so glad to hear this is a true confimation of how diverse our breed truly is.
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I've often thought that Basenjis would make good sled dogs - as long as any of them didn't spot a rabbit. I have seen this picture lots and often wondered who they were. Thanks for the info, Jo. I do hope that Annie Davis has now recovered
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Thanks JoT and eeeefarm, I read all the messages on Facebook - and they confirm with JoT. Such a cool idea!
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Great info! Found a few others who do some mushing with Basenji's also. One who uses a cart and 2 who do ski-joring.
I'm moving to Lapland (Swedish part) next month, so will check it out myself then. Going to work with sleddogs, so will try to let Voodoo run in a team and do some ski-joring with him. Think he gonna like that!
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Was looking for the picture and came upon this sad news about Annie Davis:
http://basenjirescue.blogspot.com/2012/01/four-basenjis.html
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That's very sad news indeed. Basenjis and cold just do not mix.
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You know, I'm surprised that I didn't get in on this thread from the very start, I know that picture very well, I may well be one of the people responsible for it being "out there". It's funny, the blog mentions that the picture is from the '70's… nope sorry, 1993 I'd say. The little tri female running in right wheel position (with her head down) was from my first (and only) Basenji litter. She was born June 22,1992. The names of all the dogs are written on the back of the picture but I don't know where it is. I've got 3 views of that Basenji sled team but the one you usually see is the best.
Sad news about Annie though, she was quite the person. First time I saw her was at the Canadian National in '91, she was gaiting (storming) around the ring and I remember thinking, "this woman is serious, don't get in her way". She used to do competitive weight pulling with her Basenjis too.
-Joanne
