Ruby will usually go the whole night under the covers and never move. Brando will sometimes move so his head is outside the comforter…or if he gets too warm he will move in the a.m. to the top. Last winter, since Liyah was just a pup I kept the heat on (plus she had a snuggle puppy to keep her warm). This winter, she'll be in the bed with the adults...I'm sure she'll be under the covers as when she napped this winter she always slept under a blanket.
I'm talking rarely warmer than 50F (I'm in Maine) when I wake up in the morning…I bet if it went that low at your house, he might be right under the covers. 
@kembe said in Basenji Beginner:
@pawla
“..... I've heard basenjis described as independent dogs - not true! Mine wants to be with me and supervise everything I do.”
Same with my Basenji Pawla - she is my shadow. She follows me and watches everything I do.
They are "independent" dogs in that they like to make their own decisions, but they do like to be with their people.....on their terms. Many have said, think cat in dog disguise. Usually a Basenji will know what you want, but like cats they will often decline to do it because, well, "it has to be my idea, not yours!" Almost as a matter of principle they will decline to do what you ask just to assert their independence. If you can get past that attitude and gain their cooperation, there is little you can't do with a Basenji, including off leash recalls, but the dog has to have decided that you are worthy of their trust and their obedience. Some will give this much easier than others!
