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  • Hi there, and welcome for having us.

    While researching dogs about a year ago, we came across the Basenji's. I immediately fell in love with their looks. After reseaching their character and temperament, it became even worse. Then my wife found Shasta, a Shi-Tzu/Maltese mix and we ended up with her. She is a great dog with a wonderful personality, and wouldn't want to miss her for the world anymore!

    But the Basenji's keep getting my attention. We finally contacted a breeder, which took as under their wings into the world of Basenji's. She brought us into contact with a Junior owner, who had three dogs and needed to place them fast. After meeting with her at the breeder's house, we introduced Shasta to Serena, a beautiful six-year old brindle girl. And they just hit it off!!

    So a year went by, but we ended up with a Basenji! And she's just terrific. We've had her at the house for about two weeks now, and adjusting just greatly!

    Thanks for letting me share our story here:)

  • @Bscr:

    Hi there, and welcome for having us.

    While researching dogs about a year ago, we came across the Basenji's. I immediately fell in love with their looks. After reseaching their character and temperament, it became even worse. Then my wife found Shasta, a Shi-Tzu/Maltese mix and we ended up with her. She is a great dog with a wonderful personality, and wouldn't want to miss her for the world anymore!

    But the Basenji's keep getting my attention. We finally contacted a breeder, which took as under their wings into the world of Basenji's. She brought us into contact with a Junior owner, who had three dogs and needed to place them fast. After meeting with her at the breeder's house, we introduced Shasta to Serena, a beautiful six-year old brindle girl. And they just hit it off!!

    So a year went by, but we ended up with a Basenji! And she's just terrific. We've had her at the house for about two weeks now, and adjusting just greatly!

    Thanks for letting me share our story here:)

    Welcome to the forum, always good to hear a Basenji story. Post some pics when you can.;)

  • I will absolutely do that! I'll wait till she's out of here dreadful diaper though, since it is that time for her…she looks a whole lot better without:)

  • @Bscr:

    I will absolutely do that! I'll wait till she's out of here dreadful diaper though, since it is that time for her…she looks a whole lot better without:)

    I hear ya. Our girls are all spayed which eliminated that problem, now we're fighting weight issues.:(

  • Welcome to the forum. The Basenji is truly a special breed. I was fortunate to stumbled across a basenji/whippet mix at my local animal shelter. Things at home are never boring when you own a basenji. Post some pics when you can.

  • I don't know what happened, but my pic that I posted is gone, so is my post.

    To the person that replaied to the pic andwanted to know her full name: it's Moonlyte's Simply Serena.

    Will post another pic:)

  • Hi Bscr,

    Welcome to Basenji Forums! We moved your photos into the appropriate topic called "Show Off Your Dog". This topic is for member introductions only.

    Here is a link to your new post:
    http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?p=3389

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