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.
New from UK
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Hi There,
Just found this website doing a google search for basenji stuff
I currently have no basenji, but am awaiting the arrival of my stunning little tri bitch pup (who is called Maya!) in a few weeks, she is now 5 weeks old.
Im planning to show her, i currently show my pugs and labradors and handle other breeds for people but a Basenji is definately a new challenge.
Jessica
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Hello and welcome to the forum:D It's nice to see someone else from the UK on here. I am currently living in N.I as my husband is forces but I will be coming across to England for a few shows later in the year so might see you in the ring at some point. Who are you getting Maya from?
Jenny
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She's coming from a breeder WAAAAY oop norf lol
We will be at shows with her from about June so look forward to seeing you there. I have been looking for a basenji pup for many years so have spent a lot of time watching them from the ringside, it will be nice to actually be involved finally!
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Looking forward to seeing you later in the ring then:D
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Her dam isn't Millie by any chance is it? If so should be lovely puppies:D
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Welcome to the forum!!
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Hello from France, I also have a tri boy who is coming from England, and I am in love with tri's
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Welcome to the forum!
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Thanks for the welcome everyone
I took some pictures when i visited the puppies on Sunday, i shall have to try and work out how to show them!
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Welcome and like everyone else, I'm looking forward to seeing pictures. I love this time of year when there are so many puppy pictures popping up!!! I think basenji puppies have to be some of the cutest!
Pat
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Welcome to the pack! Will be waiting to hear stories about the pup from you and pictures when you get the chance.
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Hopefully this will work…..
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Adorable:D
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Welcome to the forum, Jessica and lovely Maya !! Beautiful tri-pup.
Awaiting our first B ever, a R/W male, by the end of the week …
Greetings from BelgiumBendji 6 weeks old
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Oh, Bendji is just too precious, what a sweetie!
Maya will be my first Basenji, and very long awaited. Im so pleased with her, the whole litter was stunning so im very happy
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What a cute Tri pup….. congrats
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Both Maya and Bendji are adorable!! Love those little faces and pudgy little bodies.
Pat
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I am coming to steal this little tri
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Cuuuuuuuute Tri!!
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OMG, Maya is adorable and matches the rug perfectly:D
Welcome to the forums and best of luck in all the show rings in your future!!
