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 Julia, welcome to the group! Do you have a Basenji, or are you planning on getting one? (i.e.; Tell us something about your pup and give us pics... we all love the pics!)
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Welcome to the forum!
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Thanks Everyone for welcoming.
No, I don't have Basenji. But I am planning to get one. Currently, I own a Pomchi.
It's a lovely dog breed and very calm. But I am little confused about their behavior.
My Pomchi is temperamentally strong, let me know if Basenji can adjust with
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I'm not sure how to respond to that question. Most animals (IMHO) will adapt to coexisting on their own terms, however, I do not see a Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix being top dog in this scenario. I can easily picture a few "discussions" between the two before the issue is settled. I think the same would result regardless of the (second) dog's breed. How would you feel/react if your two imagined dogs had a scuffle?
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