Mixed Marriage
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wrote on 30 Mar 2008, 23:38 last edited by
Hi, Y'all. I'm JJ male half of a dog devoted couple. We just recently adopted a 2+ yo Basenji foundling. I have never had any experience with Basenji's but my wife used to breed and show Basenji's in the St Louis area.
When I first came across our new little girl and took my wife to meet her, Karin's very first comment upon seeing her was, "She is the ugliest Basenji I have ever seen." I will have to agree that she isn't the picture of the perfect Basenji, smaller than standard, quite thin, and almost totally devoid of 'worry wrinkles' but those shortcomings are more than over shadowed by her personality. Because of her small size we have decided to name her Itty Bitty Basenji, or Bitty for short.
Have to tell you, she stole my heart the very first night she was in our home by jumping up on the bed and sneaking under the covers to sleep behind my knees.BittysDad
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 00:11 last edited by
Hi, Y'all. I'm JJ male half of a dog devoted couple. We just recently adopted a 2+ yo Basenji foundling. I have never had any experience with Basenji's but my wife used to breed and show Basenji's in the St Louis area.
When I first came across our new little girl and took my wife to meet her, Karin's very first comment upon seeing her was, "She is the ugliest Basenji I have ever seen." I will have to agree that she isn't the picture of the perfect Basenji, smaller than standard, quite thin, and almost totally devoid of 'worry wrinkles' but those shortcomings are more than over shadowed by her personality. Because of her small size we have decided to name her Itty Bitty Basenji, or Bitty for short.
Have to tell you, she stole my heart the very first night she was in our home by jumping up on the bed and sneaking under the covers to sleep behind my knees.BittysDad
Welcome and we would love to see pictures….. and yes, they are very good at "stealing" hearts....
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 00:14 last edited by
Welcome JJ…Bitty sounds like a little doll...congrats on adding her to your family.
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 00:18 last edited by
I have NEVER seen an ugly Basenji, she is different but far from ugly I am sure! Please let us be the judge of that, we love pictures. Welcome, you will love this forum, lots of nice folks, and information!
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 00:19 last edited by
Welcome! She sounds adorable…and I agree...there can't be an ugly Basenji!
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 01:02 last edited by
Welcome. We hope to see pictures soon. :)
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 03:17 last edited by
Nope, no ugly basenjis in this world! But try to prove us wrong with pictures ;) & welcome to the forum!
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 12:50 last edited by
Welcome - as you soon find out for yourself - we're picture addicted here (when you get the chance). :)
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 14:46 last edited by
Ah you sound like a true basenji-dad. Welcome to our world.
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 23:47 last edited by
Hi JJ-
Welcome- looking forward to seeing the pictures-ALM
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wrote on 31 Mar 2008, 23:51 last edited by
Ditto all of the above. Please post a picture soon, we luv the way Bitty sounds already!
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wrote on 1 Apr 2008, 02:37 last edited by
They steal your heart the first few days, then the rest of your belongings in the following weeks! Welcome to the world of basenji addicts.
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wrote on 1 Apr 2008, 11:41 last edited by
They steal your heart the first few days, then the rest of your belongings in the following weeks! Welcome to the world of basenji addicts.
AnneAnne~ too funny! I have a mixed B so I guess its the beagle in her,because she doesn't do that. BUT she will steal anything food related. It makes me so mad when I find her on the table eating my egg salad. Especially when its the last 2 eggs left in the house!
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wrote on 6 Apr 2008, 23:19 last edited by
I think I have finally figured how to post her pictures.
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wrote on 6 Apr 2008, 23:21 last edited by
Awww, what a pretty girl! What makes your wife thinks she's ugly?
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wrote on 6 Apr 2008, 23:37 last edited by
What a cutie. :D
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wrote on 7 Apr 2008, 00:12 last edited by
She is lovely! Looks like she has a "kiss spot" on her forehead, like my Nicky.
Anne in Tampa
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wrote on 7 Apr 2008, 00:32 last edited by
Looks like a real cutie to me.
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wrote on 7 Apr 2008, 00:47 last edited by
I love your B, and I think she is pretty, like I said I have never seen an ugly Basenji!!!!
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wrote on 7 Apr 2008, 01:11 last edited by
She is so cute. Not ugly AT ALL! Thanks for sharing!
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