Hello Marian,
Welcome. What a happy home it must be.
We are Kees-Jan and Anne-Marie from Marken, north of Amsterdam. Where do you live? Maybe we can walk together some time? Also check http://www.basenji-club.nl/ for basenji walks.
We have two daughters from Abotere Khamau, Lela and Binti (2,5 and 3,5 years old) - our first dogs, and we recognize a lot that you wrote.
People warned us about getting a basenji, but we have not been happier since they took over our house and hearts. Lela came with us as a pup (enought to keep you busy) and Binti joined half a year later - it took her around 1,5 years to really settle.
Here's a picture with their big mama friend Kiko the Akita https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dNOYjJPSlhUGbZK3LZxvbwxZLf3J_PvRjNp46MdVlt4?feat=directlink
We hope to meet all of you soon.
Hello! Basenji/Chi Mix maybe, what do you think?
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@kris Definately a mix... perhaps a Basenji/Rat Terrier? Hard to tell for sure, but the body does suggest Basenji.
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Hmm, I hadn't thought of that one, but now I see the resemblance! Thanks
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Whatever he is, he's in good shape. His weight looks great! We had someone stop in about a month ago or so and ask the same question. I was CERTAIN that THAT dog had Basenji in it. She had him DNA tested and I was dead wrong. Not even a little bit of Basenji. So... I just don't know. If you do have him tested, please come back and share the verdict!
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I will, thank you!
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Maybe a Basenji and Fiesta mix. Looks just like my neighbors dog.
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What a cutie pie!!
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@wynette I've never heard of that breed, interesting
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@annejanine Thank you, he's even cuter in person
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@Wynette, did you mean Feist? I don't think Fiesta is a breed.
"In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"
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If you decide on a DNA test use Embark instead of Wisdom. I think Embark's breed data base is supposed to be more accurate. There is a Reddit group where people post DNA results on their dogs. Sometimes the results are hilarious. Occasionally someone will get results from both Embark and Wisdom with wildly different breeds listed. You can search by breed within the group, r/DoggyDNA.
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He's cute - cut those nails, or file them down with a dremel !
Personally, I don't see any Basenji and have very little faith in the results supposed DNA tests come up with. Why not just love him as he is ? You are still welcome on the forum. -
@eeeefarm Yea. My phone auto corrected and I didn't catch it.
