Hello from Las Vegas
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wrote on 21 Jan 2007, 16:09 last edited by
I'm here to learn about Basenjis and are they really a sighthound breed? I have 2 retired racing greyhounds and love all sighthounds. :)
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wrote on 21 Jan 2007, 16:24 last edited by
Welcome to the Basenji Forums. I have started a thread for question about whether they are sighthounds or not in the Lure Coursing section.
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wrote on 21 Jan 2007, 17:15 last edited by
Thank you. It's my understanding they are but when I think sighthound, I think long legs. :)
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wrote on 21 Jan 2007, 20:24 last edited by
Basenjis are considered both sight and scent hounds. Although mine make good scenthounds, I think of them more as sighthounds because they don't have the 'look' of scenthounds - no hanging ears to help fan scent in to the nose, a narrower muzzle, etc. They do have the wrinkle, but not so much on the front of their faces around the cheeks and nose or the hanging dewlaps. (Think Basset or Bloodhound)
Basenjis may not have the leg of the Greyhounds or Salukis, but they are very fast and very agile. They can corner much more efficiently than a larger dog.Terry
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wrote on 21 Jan 2007, 20:31 last edited by
Thanks for the info, Terry. And that explains my confusion before this. From now on, I'll consider them as sighthounds. :)
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wrote on 22 Jan 2007, 00:28 last edited by
Welcome!!
I am also new here, I have Basenji´s but one can always learn more:D
Please post some pics of your dogs :)
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wrote on 22 Jan 2007, 01:20 last edited by
OK, here's a picture of my two greyhounds, named after their colors, Bengal (tiger) and Panda (bear).
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wrote on 22 Jan 2007, 15:10 last edited by
Welcome…they are beautiful!
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wrote on 25 Jan 2007, 20:07 last edited by
What beautiful dogs you have. I love the fact they are named for their colors. I have a basenji/whippet mix… talk about a sight/scent hound. She loves to run and HUNT those squirrels.
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