all 3 of our Basenjis do this funny sit. My theory is because Basenjis originated in countries where the ground is hot they have evolved to sit like this to protect their delicate rear ends 😃 . Now that they live in different climates i believe they do it to avoid, heat, cold, mud. I also think there is something in the fight/flight theory.
Lisa your description of Xander made me laugh. Malaika hovers about an inch from the ground when doing her down stays in class, in cold weather she is allowed to do it on a rug, however she still likes to hover if we don't insist she goes down completely.
A question
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If that is a pic of your pup in your posts, then maybe a B mix, and not even all Basenjis groom themselves… but most do, some more the others...
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I have a Basenji mix from a shelter – her personality first tipped us off that she was part basenji. She doesn't have the curly tail, nor do her ears stand up all the time (they do occassionally). Hollie is thought to be basenji and whippet... Just saw yesterday about DNA testing for your mixed breeds. We can know DEFINATELY know what breeds our dog is mixed with.... just save up the money!!!
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**Judgin from your other post, I'd have to say you got a Basenji/Houdini mix…:eek:
Let the good times roll.....:D**
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floppy ears - isn't that a sign of something other than basenji?
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I was kinda thinking sheltie-but I can't see the pic well enough.
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His ears have de-flopped. they are now point and stand up most of the time, ecept when he is really excited or running. then they lay back on his head like a greyhound.
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Here's Goober
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Yea, I say he looks like a Basenji mix to me, he's so darn cute!!!
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Could be a B mix or a Shepard/Terrier mix, but cute as can be…
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I don't know what he is except darn adorable!! You sure have a cutie!
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HOW CUTE!!! I love the one ear up & one down…I wish mine could do that!! Definitely something senji about this little guy but rest assured he's 100% CUTE
