Just a collection of pics, if I can figure out how to load them all. The kissing photo includes her bff, Darwin, a lab-springer spaniel who is 6 mos. older than her. Actually, she's his puppy.
The traits you described are also found in most of the Nordic/spitz type dogs. I don't see anything overly basenji-ish about him in the pics. What ever he is, he's very hansome.
Look at the BRAT mixes:
http://basenjirescue.org/DOGS-MIXES/Default.htm
Check out Tia. I think that's what you are looking for. :)
Then look at Tyson and Shiloh. Not the right coloring, but similar build and coat….
