Hello,I've just joined the forum , my name is Karen and I have two basenji girls, ruby is 18mths and tryst is 6mths old.i am new to the breed although loved them for yearsso looking forward to tips and suggestions from all
Please research the health problems in Basenjis especially Fanconi Syndrome! There is a DNA cheek swab test for it and I believe it only costs $75. If your dog has not been tested and is over two years old, she needs to be strip tested for glucose in the urine monthly until you have the DNA test done and obtain the results. Untreated Fanconi Syndrome will kill a dog!
Here is a webpage that explains health problems in Basenjis:
https://www.basenji.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=155&Itemid=292
Jennifer
Most people incorrectly use the terms dominant and dominance with regard to dogs. Here is a good blog post by Dr. Sophia Yin on the topic.
http://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/dominance_in_dogs_is_not_a_personality_trait
Welcome! I have seen red and white Shibas that looked just like a long haired basenji. You could have a shiba-basenji mix, perhaps. He is a very cute dog, I see why you are in love. They are hard to resist!
For about $60 there is a DNA test if you are really curious…..
