Is my new puppy part Basenji?
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wrote on 27 Aug 2018, 16:25 last edited by
Hi all - I am new to this group and forum! We recently rescued our puppy and fell heads over heels for her. We thought she was part terrier part Corgi but recently we were told she was probably part basenji. After researching Besenji's, we realized that the pictures and descriptions fit her and her personality. I thought I would ask what you all think....
Thanks!
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wrote on 27 Aug 2018, 21:07 last edited by
If her ears were erect - I would say she looks like my pure-bred Baenji!
She is adorable!🐺😊 -
wrote on 27 Aug 2018, 21:23 last edited by
So cute...certainly would be fun to run a dna to see. Not sure how much that costs. In any case you have a beauty.
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wrote on 27 Aug 2018, 21:40 last edited by
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replied to Kembe on 27 Aug 2018, 22:47 last edited by
@kembe Here is another picture - with her ears erect - What do you think?
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replied to ChrisF on 27 Aug 2018, 22:51 last edited by
@chrisf - I've ordered the test from amazon so will do it shortly. I am really curious too!
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wrote on 27 Aug 2018, 23:29 last edited by
Make sure that you share the results with us!
I love that DNA stuff.
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replied to olneycanadian on 27 Aug 2018, 23:59 last edited by
@olneycanadian
My dog is 12 years 9 months but you can see the similarities with your dog. -
replied to olneycanadian on 28 Aug 2018, 02:12 last edited by
@olneycanadian check the paws as suggested, it’s a good indicator.
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wrote on 28 Aug 2018, 09:12 last edited by
Does it really matter ?
She's cute, obviously happy (and you love her!) - What more do you need ? -
wrote on 28 Aug 2018, 16:07 last edited by NancySS
You have SUCH a cute puppy! She looks like part Basenji to me...our first adopted puppy was supposed to be"half shepherd, half collie" As she grew our vet said "no way...she's part Basenji!!!" and that started us on our lifelong love of the breed!!!! Wishing your pack health and happiness.
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wrote on 28 Aug 2018, 20:42 last edited by
DNA is not exact, but at least for the main parts, it is. Sally asked why does it matter... but it can help so you are aware of common health/genetic issues.
As for conjoined toes, lots of dogs have them, but if a breed standard for any, I can't find it. I found a gazillion forums (okay not a gazillion but lots, including retrievers, shelties, labs, etc) with people showing their dogs' feet and asking others. Most breed boards said happens, not common.
I noticed a lot of the dogs with joined have hare-feet (elongated middle toes), but the basenji standard calls for
" Feet-Small, oval and compact with thick pads and well arched toes. Dewclaws are usually removed"Breeds with hare feet include several of the toy breeds, Samoyed, Bedlington Terrier, Skye Terrier, Borzoi, and Greyhound.<<
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wrote on 29 Aug 2018, 09:25 last edited by
I didn't mean 'why does it matter' in that sense - Just 'why is it important for you to know her exact breeding as long as she is so cute and friendly and you love her ?'
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wrote on 31 Aug 2018, 05:00 last edited by
She's very cute. Congratulations.
Keep in mind that Basenjis are not that common, which means a Basenji mix would not be that common. That said, the down ears don't necessarily mean anything unless they're never up, and the ears are up in the other shot. So it's possible. The markings are definitely right.
As suggested, if you really want to know a DNA test will be a lot better than guesses.
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