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.
Hi, new here…
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Looks mostly shepard to me… but everyone is welcome....
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Sidney is adorable! Thanks for the pic and welcome to the forum.
Do you have a pic of Sidney's body? There may be some finer points of body type that the more experienced B or Bmix owner can spot.
Again, welcome.
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Thank you….Here is her full body shot.....We really don't care what she's mixed with...she's just such a treat and way toooo smart for her own good (or ours)....
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Well if "she is way to smart for her own good", you'll probably find a lot of threads that relate to her (i.e. dogs that outsmart their owners and make all kinds of mischief!)
She is a sweet looking girl. Glad to have you here! Don't worry about the mix thing, some of us have other breeds as well. I've got a super quiet basenji (I get to hear a baroo maybe once a week when he really gets to playing in the park) and a not-so-super-quiet beagle who I get to hear a LOT more often than once a week!
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Welcome to the forum! Lovely pup you have there!
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Yes, very sweet dog! I have two b-mixes: a basenji-pug and a basenji-boston terrier. I think you'll find the info and advice on this forum really helpful. I know I have!
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Hello,
She looks great and bright, glad she has a good home!
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Thanks so much for the warm welcomes….:)
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Welcome to the pack! I don't see much basenji in her (but then I'm not a breeder either) but she's good looking never the less. Is she shepherd-size (cant' quite tell from the picture).