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Mismarked? Excessive white markings on Basenji

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    I'm looking at getting a puppy. I wonder if anyone has any pictures that they can post of Basenjis with excessive white on their heads? I've been scouring the internet and can't find any pics. I'm trying to figure out how the puppy will look when it gets older. Beautiful white collar but I wonder if the wrinkle will be lost in the white.

    Sheryl Q.

    Oceanside, CA

    owned by 3 Basenjis

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