there is a basenji on craigslist in colorado springs.
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/pet/3300536730.html

i have forwarded the info on to Co Basenji Rescue.

Interesting… and from the picture and the "barking" description.. makes you wonder

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What on earth are they using a spray bottle for????

@YodelDogs:

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What on earth are they using a spray bottle for????

If I were to guess, to prevent him from being aggressive, but that doesn't really square with being timid. One of life's little mysteries.