I was living in Ghana for a few years and the year before I left had gotten my dog as a puppy from a neighbor. We became so attached, of course, that I couldn't leave him behind. It actually was very easy to bring a dog into the country–only a proof of rabies vaccination was required (surprising since the US has the strictest immigration laws for people!). He has adjusted very well, loves taking walks with a leash (in ghana he would run wild, and follow me around on my bicycle.) He refuses to walk in wet grass, though, which is something I think he shares with basenjis? I didn't post any pictures of how his forehead wrinkles--that's when he looks most like a basenji!
Royal dog
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Juliana, the mother of the current queen of The Netherlands (Beatrix), had a basenji, Sarah. Probably a gift from her husband Bernhard, who was a real aficionado of all things African. I found a few pictures on the web. I believe it's the 60's and 70's.
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LOL!! That dog must be camera shy, not one picture of his head!
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LOL!! That dog must be camera shy, not one picture of his head!
on this link: http://basenji-shahrans-heartbreaker-nl.sitementrix.com/bijzonder_nl.html you can find a better picture.
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Great the see Zara full in the face - interesting that the basenji didn't become very popular, as Juliana was a much loved 'mother of the nation'.
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That must be a Basenji's dream, living in Royalty. I swear these dogs cannot be overspoiled, they keep demanding more.
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Nice gallery! Does anyone know this Basenji's pedigree?
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I think it's awesome that he doesn't stop pulling , so typically basenji, not even for a royal picture!!!!!
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That must be a Basenji's dream, living in Royalty. I swear these dogs cannot be overspoiled, they keep demanding more.
I'm not royalty but my Basenji lives like it. (-:
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Fula Nzara of the Congo was sired by Fulaflyaway of the Congo and my dogs are related through him. Queen Juliana was a patron of our club - the Basenji Owners and Breeders Association. It was wonderful to see the pictures, thank you for posting them.
