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    Hello-

    My boyfriend and I rescued a dog back in August. Ollie is now about 7 months old. On the origial adoption paperwork they wrote lab/terrier mix, however, I don't think that is the case. We have had quite a few people mention Basenji to us- a breed I knew nothing about. After doing some research I do believe Ollie may be part Basenji (both physically and behaviorally). He was just neutered last week and the vet told me he weighs 33.6 llbs. Just looking for some opinions. Thanks…

    I have attached a few photos- one is from when Ollie was still a wee puppy- the others are more recent!

    -Ashley
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  • YodelDogsY

    Do you have any photos of him standing up, a side view?

    Robyn Dubbert

    Sherwood Basenjis

    One thing that I have learned in life is to accept that things are not all black or all white. Life is shades of gray and just because someone sees a different shade of gray than you do, it doesn't mean their shade is right or wrong, its just different. ~ Robyn Dubbert

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  • eeeefarmE

    The last one, lying down with crossed paws, makes me think Basenji. Whatever he is, he is very cute! :)

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • curlytailsC

    Did he come from Taiwan, by any chance?

    His muzzle is a little wider and his coat seems a little plush (maybe still puppyish), but aside from that, he resembles a lot of Formosan Mountain Dog mixes I know.

    M.C. w/ Bowdu (shiba inu) and Bowpi (basenji)

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  • Q

    He is Gorgeous! The third picture looks a little Basenji to me, but I'm not an expert

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