I have had the pleasure of owning both breeds. There is another forum member here who also has a basenji and a Shiba. Lol, they are both very stubborn breeds. Depending on what you want they are very different though. Shibas need a lot of care for grooming, they blow a lot of coat and can get matted fur, on the other hand they make a very good watch dog. Basenjis don't bark but make a multitude of other noises. Their coat is nice and short for less grooming, though they too blow coat, just not as bad as a Shiba. They both maintain puppy characteristics their whole lives and live long lives. I think our Shiba was 16 when we lost her. Both need a lot of socialization, with both people and dogs. This is a must. Good luck with whatever breed you choose. Look at parents for temperament and do your reading on health problems and make sure you adopt from a reputable breeder.
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Hi I am Annies Mom shes 6 years old we adopted her almost 3 years ago, we are having so much fun with her, but I have a ton of questions as well. I hope some of you seasoned pros can help me and my family.:
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Hi! Welcome to Basenji Forums!
Do you have any photos of Annie? It would be great if you can post them in the Show Off Your Dog thread. Let us know if you need help posting your photos.
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Hi Annabellasmom! I'm in MA too. I have a 1.5 yr old who we adopted last year.
I look forward to chatting w/ you on the board.
