My wife and adopted a 7 year old guy from BRAT this past December and he does the same thing. He's a retired puppy mill stud that never learned how to climb stairs until he was "freed." If he gets a running start, he can leap a step or two, but if he walks up to steps, he goes up backwards, just like in the video. He also has a phobia with certain door thresholds. But don't worry. He's a super fun little guy who just has a few little quirks. He can outrun his 12 year old B-sister in the yard, but she always beats him up the stairs.
Is my new pup part basenji?
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Nala is 13 weeks and definitely a mutt, but was wondering if any of you thought she was part basenji? The curly tail, aloof walk, and ears make me think so, but she is a barker so I know that a different barking breed is mixed in.
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I'm leaning towards a Chihuahua mix.
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Muts can be wonderful dogs ! She's a lovely creature with oodles of character but honestly I can't see Basenji in there. Much more likely to be Chihuahua - but you love her anyway, so why worry ? You can always get her DNA tested and might be very surprised !
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She is a beauty, whatever breeds she is. Obviously you two share a lot of love together. Wonderful!!!!
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@kianakenney
Congratulations on your new pup! Nala is a cutie! It’d be interested to know her genetic make-up......I don’t have any guesses. Enjoy her - she is precious.
