I have had the pleasure of owning both breeds. There is another forum member here who also has a basenji and a Shiba. Lol, they are both very stubborn breeds. Depending on what you want they are very different though. Shibas need a lot of care for grooming, they blow a lot of coat and can get matted fur, on the other hand they make a very good watch dog. Basenjis don't bark but make a multitude of other noises. Their coat is nice and short for less grooming, though they too blow coat, just not as bad as a Shiba. They both maintain puppy characteristics their whole lives and live long lives. I think our Shiba was 16 when we lost her. Both need a lot of socialization, with both people and dogs. This is a must. Good luck with whatever breed you choose. Look at parents for temperament and do your reading on health problems and make sure you adopt from a reputable breeder.
Hello from sunny San Diego
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Hello everyone! I'm a new poster but long time reader. I really appreciate this forum and everyone's contributions as I am new to being a basenji owner and a dog owner to boot! My basenji's name is Buddy and as of this writing, he is 7 months old and we've been together for 3 months now.
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Welcome to the forum to you and Buddy. Have you pictures of him? It would be lovely to see them.
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Yes, welcome. And pictures, please!
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Welcome to the forums! cant wait to see you and your basenji. We all love basenji pictures!
