Skip to content

Cute B-mixes?

Basenji Talk
  • Its a shame that there as so many basenji mixes showing up.
    We have PB b's that are looking for home, and I know breeders have some puppies, or adult dogs to place.
    The mixes are often lovely dogs…
    I just wonder why someone would do this mixing...

  • Many of them are probably on accident, unfortunately. Sometimes, some beautiful dogs are the result.

  • Yes, but then you have the designer breeds ie, dogs with good PR and it just adds to the excess animal population.
    Don't get me wrong, I love quality basenji breeders who work to improve the breed we love.
    But these oops dogs, well, they are just more dogs that need homes.
    Sigh.

  • I completely agree with you. I'm not saying people should breed anything with anything. I just thought I'd share a pic of that particular mix. It was cute. Lighten up! Nobody is disagreeing with you! :D :D

  • Sorry if I seem to be a bit grim on this…I do basenji rescue.
    That is all I do.
    I have post every day about some sweet looking dog who is a basenji mix.
    Can I find a home for this dog???
    I am working to save the PB and it breaks my heart I can't save the mixes as well.
    I want all b's and b mixes to have a forever home.
    Sorry again if this is negative.
    Just telling you how it goes in my world.

  • Judging from your signature line, I kinda figured. I can tell that you are very passionate about the breed. That's good. I know how hard it must be to see all the animals who don't find good homes, Basenji or not. I would love to volunteer in an animal shelter someday when all of my children are in school during the day, but I would hate to see any of them have to be euthanized, pure bred or mutt.

  • Hollie is a Basenji/Whippet mix. I got her at a local animal shelter. Don't know if the mix was on purpose or accident and don't care…. Personally I prefer the mixes!!

    You can see all her pics at: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/350685

  • @jenwilson:

    Hollie is a Basenji/Whippet mix. I got her at a local animal shelter. Don't know if the mix was on purpose or accident and don't care…. Personally I prefer the mixes!!

    You can see all her pics at: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/350685

    Hollie is cute! She has the whippet ears :D ;)

  • I saw on dogster the picture for Hollie with the 2008 Ugliest Dog Contest. I hope she didn't win because she is adorable…with her sweet smile...who could say she is ugly? :)

  • Basenji x Podenco…

    i once saw such a mix and i loved it...

  • my own dog is a B mix. We call him a "boxenji"… boxer + basenji. We adopted our dog from a shelter, so it certainly wasn't a "planned" mixing. I do think it's a great mix though (as an "oops", I'd never advocate "designer" mixed breeds). He has the personality of a B, but the strength of a boxer.

Suggested Topics

  • What is she mixed with?!?

    Basenji Talk
    18
    1 Votes
    18 Posts
    4k Views
    eeeefarmE
    O. K. I see a couple of things in your post. How much does she weigh? I ask because although Basenjis can be difficult on leash and are strong dogs, they sure can't pull me where I don't want to go! If control is an issue, I find a martingale collar with a wide neck works well. However, it would be much better to find a solution to this problem. Have a look at this [video].https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwNe5COoGhk Different breed, but I was very impressed with how well this guy's approach worked. Could be something worth trying if you have the patience for it. You say she won't bite you. So what about her feet? Can't you just insist gently that she let you handle them, and reward with treats for cooperation? What does she do, specifically, if you try to hold them? I used to trim my dogs' nails with the dog upside down on my lap, and it worked for all of mine, not that they loved the process, but sometimes you just have to say "yes, I am the boss of you, get over it!" ;-)
  • Which mixes of races is it ?

    Basenji Talk
    2
    0 Votes
    2 Posts
    2k Views
    DebraDownSouthD
    You have to change your settings. Or you can upload individual photos with the last icon, the arrow pointing up. Of course, doing a dna test is probably going to give you the most info.
  • To B(ath) or Not to B(ath)

    Basenji Talk
    7
    0 Votes
    7 Posts
    3k Views
    Q
    The coat looks gorgeous - it's just the skin…I have noticed since it is persisting it down here (and cold - well it is Summer...) that the flaking is much better - I wonder if the flat is too dry for him? It has got central heating...which is till occasionally switched on - and it's nearly June :(
  • A basenji mix?

    Basenji Talk
    14
    0 Votes
    14 Posts
    8k Views
    Buddys PalB
    Hello, you are a great person to try her with all her problems. Do not use leash, maybe you can find a good halter? That way she will trust you more because it is different feeling.
  • We have a second B!

    Basenji Talk
    18
    0 Votes
    18 Posts
    6k Views
    nala121498N
    Beautiful pup!
  • My Sick B

    Basenji Talk
    13
    0 Votes
    13 Posts
    4k Views
    Capt_Jack_our_BasenjiC
    Thank you all again!!