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.
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Hi everyone.
My name is Dave and I live near Cleveland, OH. After months of waiting, I'm finally getting my first Basenji from Kaleonahe Basenjis in 2.5 weeks (Feb 2nd). After talking to the breeder for a while about whether or not I should get one of the new puppies or older dog, a fortunate set of circumstances (for me) will allow me to get this awesome fellow named Pono! I'll be sure to drop some new, less formal pics when I get him settled.
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Welcome, and congrats on your Pono! I looked at Eldorado Basenjis before and all of their babies are BEAUTIFUL. Can't wait to see more pics. Good luck!