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  • M

    Hello, introductory post for me. My wife and I presently have two male Basenjis, both red and whites. They are, Ramses who is now 16-1/2 years old now and Arthur who is 12-1/2 years. Both in good health despite their ages. We have had them both since they were about a year old back when we lived in Ohio. They are rescue basenjis and have done very well. We have recently relocated to New Mexico just north of Albuquerque and the dogs are loving the heat this time of year. Very little adjustment issues to the high elevations here. Anyway...hello! Mike.

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  • eeeefarmE

    Hi Mike. Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on the longevity of your boys. Pictures would be nice! :)

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • M

    Yes, I will have to add the photos...! Thank you for the welcome!

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    WELCOME! Your guys' ages are impressive! Can't wait for pictures!

    Debra

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  • AlexA

    Hi Mike,

    Welcome to basenji forums community! Looking forward to pictures and stories.

    Basenji Forums Staff

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    Admittedly Basenjis and sheep are a problem. Thank you for such friendly welcomes. I have had some Basenjis who I did eventually manage to 'train'!!? to be safe with sheep and could wander among them and occasionally help to herd, others (including my current pack are killers and can't be left to wander freely where the sheep are. We have a double gate system for visitors. There was a time when I could have taken them all out for walks together but now I take them 3 at a time and my whole day is taken up with exercising dogs. When I get the hang of my digital camera I'll post some piccies. Nomrdggs - I'm not sure I have kept my sanity!!!! Tanza - I have actually seen some of our original imports - and I have attempted to breed as close to the original type as I can. I bred my last litter 4 years ago.
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