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.
Hello To All
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Hi,
My name is is Catherine. I have had basenjis for almost 20 years
I really hope to see this new forum take off!I have thought that the basenji community has needed this for a long time.
Thank you for taking on the task and providing this forum!
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I just joined this new forum today and very nice to see you're here already!!
Denice
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Hey, Denice
Glad to see you here too!This site could really grow into a great discussion forum!!!
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Hi Catherine! Welcome to Basenji Forums!
If you have any photos of your Basenji(s) It would be great if you can post them in the Show Off Your Dog thread. Please also browse through the introductions of other new members and say hi.
Let us know if you need help posting your photos or have any other questions about getting around these forums.
Basenji Forums Staff
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See you soon at CP in Aug?
