Adding a Saluki puppy to (2) 11 yr old B's
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wrote on 1 Aug 2012, 00:41 last edited by
My Bs, aged from 4 to 12, did not like the Herding/Spitz mix I rescued and she was about 35 lbs. and under 1 year old. She was all play and played too rough with them. They tolerated her play up to a point. It was difficult because she was also deaf. My sister is now taking care of her and she is living with older Collies but since they are larger than her it is a much better situation.
Jennifer
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wrote on 1 Aug 2012, 18:38 last edited by
It can work. It may just take some time. They may enjoy a new puppy, It may make them
feel young. I would not worry too much. A saluki is also a totally different breed and may
not be as hyper as some basenjis are when they are young. Good luck. I have added a puppy
with older dogs and it worked out just fine. In fact they all became inseperable. -
wrote on 2 Aug 2012, 21:01 last edited by
Thanks for the feedback….I hope to manage the intro carefully, and work to make it a happy pack! I'll keep you guys posted....
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This is crazy because for some time I was looking at Salukis and I was wondering what my B would be like with one… They are gorgeous.. I saw a few for adoption in Kuwait.
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wrote on 3 Aug 2012, 02:26 last edited by
This is crazy because for some time I was looking at Salukis and I was wondering what my B would be like with one… They are gorgeous.. I saw a few for adoption in Kuwait.
i grew up in West Milford Township..fun
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Pic of Bisa the Saluki mom, and my 2 Basenjis Emmy and Wiley
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wrote on 3 Aug 2012, 02:36 last edited by
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Pics of the Saluki Mom and my 2 b's
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wrote on 3 Aug 2012, 13:47 last edited by
When my oldest basenjis were 13 and 14 I added a basenji boy puppy, then 6 months later two whippet girl puppies. The oldsters took it all in stride and never had an issue with the puppies. They were really happy to see the whippet girls come along to keep the basenji puppy busy. I normally wait till my pack of 6 is down to the last two to add a new generation.
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So jealous of your coming addition. And yeah, I think the only one who can determine whether or not it will work is you. =) You know your dogs best, and how much attention you can and will give them each. I look forward to hearing of the integration process!
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wrote on 3 Aug 2012, 17:44 last edited by
I plan on being very careful, and not letting them be alone together unsupervised for a while….I think the Saluki puppy will be about their size when I get her.....I will make extra effort to mak esure the Basenji children are given all the love they normaly get, and show the puppy is not taking their place as head dog......
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OMG the mama Saluki is so beautiful! <3
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wrote on 4 Aug 2012, 02:39 last edited by
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Here's another pic of Bisa the Mom Saluki….
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Love that stare… are they like B's..? For example u call and call and they ignore and ignore .. makes me laugh. My saying is... "aww my little weird-o not listening as usual."
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wrote on 4 Aug 2012, 12:45 last edited by
Love that stare… are they like B's..? For example u call and call and they ignore and ignore .. makes me laugh. My saying is... "aww my little weird-o not listening as usual."
Yes, you got it!! :)…i think they're like bigger faster Basenjis!!!
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