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  • Just joined a few minutes ago. I am a BRAT District Coordinator in Texas. We have 4 resident dogs: Spinner-age 2-is our "honorary" basenji boy(Labrador/ Catahoula Leopard Dog); Chica-age ~4-8-is our red/white 1st BRAT rescue girl; Rascal-age 1 year-is our brindle boy from Judy Brader in Northern VA; and Bunmi (pronounced Boomie)-age 2-is our black/white 2nd BRAT rescue girl. We live in South Texas near Corpus Christi.

  • Hi crazybasenjilady, Welcome to Basenji Forums!

    If you have any photos of your Basenji(s) It would be great if you can post them in the Show Off Your Dog thread. You can also post a link to your website / dogster page in your personal profile.

    Let us know if you need help posting your photos or have any other questions about getting around these forums.

  • Howdy neighbor! Dallas area. Welcome!

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