I've hunted deer with my basenji in emergency situations during archery season. She has helped me find several wounded deer in the woods after dark. Basenjis are easily distracted by other trails and other deer scents so you need to make them associate the smell of deer blood with getting a raw venison treat. My basenji found a deer for me the first time I tried it with her. Most dogs need extensive training for this but she picked it up in 10 minutes. She has helped me a great deal. If there is no blood on the ground however it'd be tough depending on the wind direction, and they usually get distracted by diverging deer trails if there is no blood to follow.
Hi there from myself and Loki!
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I finally took the plunge and purchased a basenji about a month ago. Since then, and even before, I combed these forums for helpful advice and information. I thought it was only fair that I join up myself so that maybe I can one day pass along some helpful advice to repay the great info that I've obtained here. Loki (17 week old black and white male) and I look forward to getting to know all of you better.
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Pictures please!
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I love the name Loki. Please share some pics soon.
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Congrats and welcome! Loki = Norse god of mischief and lies - apt name for a basenji!!
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Welcome, who did you get your Basenji from? Many are related by our Basenjis
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Welcome, who did you get your Basenji from? Many are related by our Basenjis
I got him from Chris Abbot, she runs Lothlorien kennel in Snellville, Ga. I will post some pics later tonight after I get home from work.
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I know Chris (from when she lived out here), but under the last name of Cooper…. What are the sire and dam's names?
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The sire was C-Quest Jokuba Zensational and the dame was Select Lothlorien Elentari.
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Welcome to you and Loki - iI agree - it's a very suitable name for a Basenji.
