@basenjicurious
It’s great that you’re doing your homework on the basenji. I think the reason you read all these “horror stories” is because they are not your typical dog. They are a beautiful and highly intelligent breed with a very strong prey drive. My Kembe is my first basenji but I was familiar with the breed because my brothers were basenji owners. I got her when she was 1years old - she was returned to the breeder by the previous owners. Kembe has never been destructive, she has free reign of our house, and I can leave her at home alone. It’s extremely important to exercise them regularly - especially exercise and stimulate their minds, and establish a routine (I can set my watch to my dog). They are definitely trainable - it scares me to see how smart she is and also well behaved. Basenjis are extremely lovable and hilariously funny. If I have a treat that my dog especially likes - she will do her whole “repertoire of tricks” without me even asking her. She dances to let me know it’s time to eat and will sit right next to me and hit me with her paw when she wants to go for her walk.
I think our basenji chose us - when we went to the breeders home to look at her - She jumped up next to my husband on the couch and curled up! I was sold on her! I really hope you find a basenji that right for you!
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Basenji Lingo
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I'm not sure if this has been addressed anywhere but I really need help understanding the lingo on this forum.
What does the following mean:
IMO
BCOA
BYB
DH
WIAny other abbreviations you can think of please post.
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Umm. I know a few:
IMO = In my opinion
BCOA = Basenji Club of America
BYB = Back Yard Breeder
DH = Dear Husband -
The WI was just what it seems - Wisconsin (if that came from the young breeding thread)
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Umm… I think a few of us, at least 2, need to use DP.
DP= Dear Partner
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Umm… I think a few of us, at least 2, need to use DP.
DP= Dear Partner
Sho nuff
then there is the DD or DS that some use for the kiddies (non fur type)
and of course there is IMHO for those of us that think we have a humble opinoin.
wow their are allot of crazy abbreviations we all use aren't their. 
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Most of these are used "world wide on the web"
PM - Puppy Mill
IMO - In my opinion (same as IMHO-without the "humble"..gggg)
SO - Significant Other
LOL - Laugh out Loud
ASFA - American Sighthound Field Asso
AKC - American Kennel Club
BCONC - Basenji Club of Northern California -
sigot or SO= significant other
LP= life partnerI think I have used LMAS= laugh my a$$ off and
IMHO= in my humble opinionAs I understand it, the 'D' as in DH can also be darn or damn, depending in the context and the posters state of mind:p (ie….after first posting "damn neighbor", any following references are merely stated as DN)
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As I understand it, the 'D' as in DH can also be darn or damn, depending in the context and the posters state of mind:p (ie….after first posting "damn neighbor", any following references are merely stated as DN)
Heehee. Never thought of it that way!!! Must start using!
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LMAO = Laugh My A$$ Off
LMFAO = Laugh My Freaking (or choose another "F" word) A$$ Off
ROFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
ROFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A$$ Off
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
IDK = I Don't KnowUKC = United Kennel Club
CKC = Canadian Kennel Club (great club) or Continental Kennel Club (horrible club used mostly by disreputable breeders)
OFA - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
HD - hip dysplasia -
PPM = Persistent Pupillary Membrane
FS = Fanconi Syndrome -
why do some people put a series of G's? (gggg)?
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Actually, when I search it, only Tanza lol…
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Tanza, I've always wondered what your "gggg" means…!
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laugh oh wait, I didn't see this second page. DexterDex, you're wondering the same thing!
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PRA = Progressive Retinal Atrophy
PPM = Persistent pupillary membrane
CERF = Canine Eye Research Foundation
PB = purebred
Of course, there's always BOB, Best of Breed BOS Best Opposite Sex to BOB, WD and WB Winners Dog and Winners Bitch and BOW Best of Winners when reporting show wins (in the USA) -
I think "gggg" is like a growl sound….like your "mad"..like a dog..but I might be wrong.
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I think "gggg" is like a growl sound….like your "mad"..like a dog..but I might be wrong.
"gggg" is Big Grins, like VBG is Very Big Grin
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"gggg" is Big Grins, like VBG is Very Big Grin
aaahhh..I get it..:)
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LOL Pat glad you explained cause I thought just a bunch of grins but funny some thought you were growling!
I use DH, but the first part isn't dear and the 2nd isn't husband. Hm… Richard Cerebellum covers it. Speaking of which, one day he came home from playing ball and said sadly... a DH here and a DH there today (he had left garbage can open so I wasn't happy when he walked in door after an hour of cleaning up trash and mopping). I looked confused... "Designated Hitter" he said sadly.
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WTHAATI= "what the hell are all these initials?" I just made that up.:D
