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!!!!
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Just wanted to introduce myself!! My name is Melissa and I have a very adorable Basenji named Buddi!!
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I love your intro "Hello!!!!" Your Buddi looks sooo ALERT!!!! He is very pretty. Glad you have joined.
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Thank you!! You have a pretty Basenji too! Reading some of the stories and they all remind me of my dog. They have an attitude all their own and I love it!!! I am really happy that I found this place. Nice to know that there are many poeple here that have the same kind of stories that I do!! Hope I can add to the beautiful pictures and helpful information on this forum!!
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So beautiful! Welcome…it's a lot of fun to share about our dogs, etc.!
