@jiggypig528:
Alright, people, alright! Please, please, give me a break. It's not my fault that my mom wants it to be an outside dog! She thinks that if it's an inside dog it will chew everything, that's it!
You need to understand that a Basenji kept outside can also do a lot of damage. Wall corners and edges can be chewed, as can garden hoses, faucet heads, furniture, fences - they really can be quite resourceful in their choices and in finding ways to chew the most incredible things in ridiculous places.
Just because your friend's Basenji doesn't appear to have such inclinations, doesn't mean yours will not. I have two – one doesn't chew much of anything and never really did, the other chews everything he can get his teeth on. Some of the things they can chew outside can wind up being more costly to repair than things inside.
Also, you need to consider the noise. If your pup wants in, he will let everyone in the ENTIRE neighborhood know that he is NOT happy.
It is not uncommon for Basenji owners' neighbors to call the police because the screaming sounds like a human child is being abused -- and that is when the dog is INSIDE! :eek: Outside, the sound will travel much farther and be far more disturbing to the neighbors.
Considering your age, I cannot help but wonder if this is a good idea. The dog will live 12 - 15+ yrs. You cannot know now where your life will lead you -- college? Do your folks want to keep the dog while you are in a dorm? shakey job market? Will you be able to afford the care of the dog, esp as it ages and possibly develops medical issues? Maybe you will have problems finding an apartment you can afford that allows dogs.
LOTS of things to consider.