Skip to content

Hi from me and Hannah Dog!

Member Introductions
  • Hi All,

    I have what I believe to be a Basenji mix. I got Hannah from Tony La'Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation last September, and that's what they told me she was. Recently I had her DNA tested so that hopefully I could answer the question I'm always being asked – what breed is she?

    Surprisingly, the test came back positive for German Shepherd and Australian Shepherd, with a little Beagle thrown in. I have a very hard time believing she is not Basenji at all because she has so many physical and behavioral traits that are Basenji-like.

    Anyway, here are a couple of photos of my beautiful girl. She's about two years old and is very clean, quiet, sweet and gentle. She adores car rides, hates the water, and ignores all toys. She was born to chase squirrels - it is her greatest passion in life!

    I welcome any further speculation on what mix she might be. Perhaps some of you Basenji experts will be able to tell whether she even is Basenji. I'd really like to know either way.

    attachment_t_4197_0_hannah1.gif
    attachment_t_4197_1_hannah2.gif

  • Well regardless welcome!!!! She is very cute!!!! and I would guess that the DNA was pretty much correct.. that is for sure a Beagle tail…ggg

  • What a great dog smile!
    Thanks for sharing

  • Basenji or not… I think she's pretty!!

  • Very cute girl…definatly see the beagle and the shepherds in her. Thank you so much for sharing those great pics....she looks like quite the sweetheart. :)

Suggested Topics

  • Hi, my names is John and I'm two dog owner.

    Member Introductions
    6
    0 Votes
    6 Posts
    5k Views
    N
    Hi John! My Binti will only consent to have her nails ground and only with treats (she gets one per paw.) She hated it at first but once we had the routine established, she settles right into it. The only thing I would say about using the grinder is keep pausing to feel the claw. I once had a "groomer" who was in a hurry hold the grinder to Binti's claw too long and the friction built up heat which burned her enough to make her yip. We started doing it at home after that.[image: 1609703338260-1binti-orchids1.jpg]
  • Hi Again!

    Member Introductions
    9
    0 Votes
    9 Posts
    7k Views
    DebraDownSouthD
    I think they just look solid so my mind saw "bigger." I have one of the Wimaumau rescue giants (44 pounds), but even my 2 previous gals were far from petite... about 26 to 28 pounds. My dream of a petite 18 pound basenji just never happened, lol.
  • Hi all

    Member Introductions
    17
    0 Votes
    17 Posts
    6k Views
    MothM
    @Nemo: Hey Moth. I hope you and Watson are able to join some of the BCOSW activities in the future. Unfortunately the one we had today was rained out :( but we have some more planned in the near future. What part of Wisconsin are you in? I'm up by Green Bay. Clay Hi Nemo. We are in Madison. Going to events sounds like fun :)
  • Hi

    Member Introductions
    8
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    6k Views
    KipawaK
    So nice to have you here, Jerome and Rudy. :)
  • Hi

    Member Introductions
    25
    0 Votes
    25 Posts
    14k Views
    S
    I should have added a laugh or smile. sorry, cute photo
  • Hi all

    Member Introductions
    2
    0 Votes
    2 Posts
    3k Views
    annandaelA
    Hey Keath! How are you doing?!