Cloven paws
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wrote on 16 Jul 2007, 22:18 last edited by
I just checked both Duke & Daisy's paws. Seems the back pads are attached the way the picture looks, Daisy's are more evident. The front pads move a bit more independently - not much but are very close. Interesting, I never noticed that before. I used to have a yellow lab who's paws were webbed for swimming. The toes would spread out when I cleaned them. hmmm - Very interesting.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 17:07 last edited by
I have heard basenjis referred to as "devil Dogs: LOL
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 17:19 last edited by
I know of places that will not take basenji's- ones I have personally run across-
Kennels - I would never use one with all that loud non stop barking, but we considered it once till we visited them - no way! Some do not want basenji's.
Vets- We had quite a few vets say they wont see basenji's
Dog trainers- we were told once in a dog training class, one problem from your basenji and he's out!
I have read about some dog parks were basenji's and other trouble breeds are not allowed.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 17:34 last edited by
I know of places that will not take basenji's- ones I have personally run across-
Kennels - I would never use one with all that loud non stop barking, but we considered it once till we visited them - no way! Some do not want basenji's.
Vets- We had quite a few vets say they wont see basenji's
Dog trainers- we were told once in a dog training class, one problem from your basenji and he's out!
I have read about some dog parks were basenji's and other trouble breeds are not allowed.
That's crazy! most around here don't know what they are. A friend of mine who is a trainer just mentioned they are untrainable. I don't believe that. I just choose not to. There is a difference.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 18:11 last edited by
Chicago is a big town and a lot of people own them here.
It's not that they are untrainable, it's just they respond to different training and the fact that they think nothing of biting if they see fit.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 19:47 last edited by
Chicago is a big town and a lot of people own them here.
It's not that they are untrainable, it's just they respond to different training and the fact that they think nothing of biting if they see fit.
Your kidding, aren't you? You expect them to just bite? I have never seen a Basenji "just" bite… unless of very poor temperament or socialization..... and that is a very, very small few
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 20:07 last edited by
No they don't bite out of the blue, but they can if you-
Try to trim their nails, neither likes it- our tri actually went after our vet's assistant, charged her. Another different assistant he just stands there like an angel while they trim his nails?
Stranger/child Picking him up
Stranger reaching around his head toward his back
Touch or grab his tail
Corner him
Our male is neutered and will not tolerate any other male. Was was in puppy classes and met lots of dogs and was fine until he turned about 1 1/2 and wham!
Also he has a thing about mauling/wrestling large dogs with long hair he meets on walks. He jumps on them and trys to wrestle them to the ground, pulling hair out of them. I'm not sure it's playing or what. Other owners are not amused.
They other night he met a older female yellow lab he knew as a puppy, they were great together. He like labs for some reason?
Yes 99% of the time, they are fine, but some things will set them off. Leave them alone and they will leave you alone, but people who are forced to deal with them don't look foward to it.
O.K. We get our dog and go to puppy training class. My wife goes and the very firsat class the trainer pulls my wife over and tells her, "I know basenjis and one bite or incident and he's out of the class". We were really mad! We complained about the trainer.
No they wont just bite someone, but they might in the right situation. Like it or not they have a bad reputation with vets, kennals & trainers.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 20:25 last edited by
Well really, any dog will do that…. not just Basenjis.... and I disagree with you on the "people don't look forward to dealing with them"..... if properly socialized..... yes of course there are some things and people that they take a dislike to... and so does ever other breed
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 20:30 last edited by
I disagree with you on the "people don't look forward to dealing with them"….. if properly socialized..... yes of course there are some things and people that they take a dislike to... and so does ever other breed
This was just my experience when we shopped for a new vet, looked to boarding and training. They ask what kind of dog you have then you get a negitive response. Yes they are not the only breed like that, but we did find out they have a bad reputation with many animal care/service places.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 20:40 last edited by
Toby has joined paw pads too. I always thought it was a breed characteristic? I know Nashville is not as large of a city as Chicago, but everyone here loves Toby, they say "he is a what?" Cracks me up. Not a common breed here, as a matter of fact we don't have a breeder in Tennessee at all, as far as I know. Which is one reason I was intrested in breeding B's, I think alot of people would love to have one, but don't want a backyard breeder or puppy mill B.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 20:46 last edited by
Which is one reason I was intrested in breeding B's, I think alot of people would love to have one
I think the best profile for a basenji owner is a previous cat owner, I think they would have a better shot at understanding the breed. Owners have to be totaly commited to the dog. It's not a dog for the laxed owner. Our breeder really got to know us and "trained us" in basenji's including classes.
I could never breed basenji's because I could never part with all those puppies.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 20:54 last edited by
I think the best profile for a basenji owner is a previous cat owner, I think they would have a better shot at understanding the breed. Owners have to be totaly commited to the dog. It's not a dog for the laxed owner. Our breeder really got to know us and "trained us" in basenji's including classes.
I could never breed basenji's because I could never part with all those puppies.
Oh trust me… right Lisa... as much as you love them.. by the time they are 10wks, you are ready for them to go to their new homes... and excited for their new owners.... :D
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 20:58 last edited by
Yeah, you're right about that. I am too soft hearted to let go of puppies. I'll tell you this…I would make sure the new parents of my pups were prepared, pre-screened to make sure they have never been charged with any animal neglect or abuse...I would want them to walk through fire to have one of my pups, then before you know it..I would have 10 B's...LOL It is alot to worry about, maybe someone on here would like to move to good ol' Tennessee...Tanza..Quercus...anyone??? LOL:D
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 21:07 last edited by
How could anyone part with one of these little angels?
Not my picture-
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 21:16 last edited by
Wow…so cute. I had no idea that Chicago looked like that!! Beautiful pic.:D
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 21:21 last edited by
No there is no place in Chicago like this.
Not my picture.
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 21:31 last edited by
Oh…I was going to say you have a beautiful yard. LOL Still..love the pic. Thanks for sharing!
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wrote on 18 Jul 2007, 23:53 last edited by
Oh trust me… right Lisa... as much as you love them.. by the time they are 10wks, you are ready for them to go to their new homes... and excited for their new owners.... :D
Yep, by 10 weeks I am ready for them to go to their new homes. Then I get to do the proud grandma thing and get postcards and pictures.
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wrote on 19 Jul 2007, 00:03 last edited by
My vet likes my dogs. They are well socialized, easy to examine, and generally well behaved. My trainers like my dogs for mostly the same the reasons though part of why we go to class is to maintain the socialization and good behavior. I do not kennel my dogs, I have a house sitter and she also likes my dogs and comments on the same characteristics.
I have encountered people who have had bad experiences with the breed but I do not think it is the norm. Breeders have worked very hard to breed good temperaments. Responsible breeders also do alot of early socialization to give a good foundation to their puppies when they go to their new homes.
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wrote on 19 Jul 2007, 00:31 last edited by
My vet likes my dogs. They are well socialized, easy to examine, and generally well behaved. My trainers like my dogs for mostly the same the reasons though part of why we go to class is to maintain the socialization and good behavior. I do not kennel my dogs, I have a house sitter and she also likes my dogs and comments on the same characteristics.
I have encountered people who have had bad experiences with the breed but I do not think it is the norm. Breeders have worked very hard to breed good temperaments. Responsible breeders also do alot of early socialization to give a good foundation to their puppies when they go to their new homes.
Ditto to all of that, except, we do use a kennel. The woman who runs it loves our dogs! I always over prepare her, and warn her about Ivy, etc…and they are all perfect angels while they are there!
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