Nex & Frecks

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  • wiinkyW

    Hello World.
    Here are a couple of pictures of Nex ( 6 year old Auz / Shepherd mix ) and his new companion Freckles ( 5 month old Basenji / mix ). I adopted Nex when he was about Frecks' age. They have been together for 10 playful days. Both came from different local " Rescue Organizations" in the Northwest coastal area of Washington State.

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  • JannekeJ

    Very handsome couple!! Love Freckles head!

    And: Welcome!

    Tillo's website

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  • jessi76J

    beautiful mixes! I have a B-mix too. (a "boxenji", lol)

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  • wiinkyW

    Hi,

    The folks at the "rescue" have no history on Freckles, so I guess I can use my imagination. Nex's background is also a mystery. Most guess was Auz cattle dog & German shepherd, but based on his vocalizations I think he may be part Basenji.

    I grew-up in Mattapan, attended Boston Technical High (class of 1963) and BU. ;)

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  • S

    Welcome.
    You have good looking dogs.
    I live in the PNW, am often up in Bellingham to visit my family.
    Glad you found the forum.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • BasenjiByTheBayB

    Awww, Freckles looks very Basenji-ish. What a face. I would've had to rescue that guy. Except for my most recent rescue having 67% approval ratings today, that is.:rolleyes:

    Catt…with no ordinary dogs!

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  • wiinkyW

    @sharronhurlbut:

    Welcome.
    You have good looking dogs.
    I live in the PNW, am often up in Bellingham to visit my family.
    Glad you found the forum.

    Thanks Sharon. ;)
    I think they are very special.
    Nex came from Whatcom Humane in Bellingham.
    Frecks from WA Shepherd Rescue, Everett/Arlington.

    I've just "discovered" the breed.

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  • S

    Well, bless your heart for taking 2 rescue dogs in.
    They are very lucky to have you.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • wizardW

    Welcome to the pack! Freckles looks like Nex just punched him in the eyes :) I love his markings. Both are cute looking dogs.

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  • wiinkyW

    "it looks like Nex just hit Frecs in the eye"

    Good diagnosis Whiz :o

    In the photo Frecs did have a slightly inflamed right eye. My vet prescribed sulphur based, antibiotic eye drops. It worked, but now Nex (his mature companion) is showing similar intermittent eye redness and pale yellow discharge. :(

    At first I thought it was some irritant in my environment that Frec's was reacting to. But he's now over "it" and Nex is showing symptoms. So I have no clue.

    Can Forum contributors offer insights / advice ? :confused:

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  • Ninabeana26N

    Too funny! I have an Austrailian Shepard mix named Freckles! She plays with my basenji Dallas :)

    Your boys make quite a pair!

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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