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 member from Finland
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Hi all! My name is Taina and I recently started to breed basenjis. My kennel name is Teeluun, and my kennels first puppies were born at 29.12.2006. Three girls, all red and white. I was hoping a brindle girl (mom is brindle). However, one of them is staying home.
About my dogs: Seri (Visakoivun Senet-Neferet) is a nine year old red and white female and mom of Iita (Visakoivun Waggish Flyhigh) she's brindle. And third, one of those puppies, is Amelii (Teeluun Ameli). I can't wait her to grow up!
We live north, couple of days has been quite cold: -20 celcius and under.
Sorry my bad english…
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Welcome!!!!!
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Welcome…I'm sure you'll find lots of great information and have fun with the forum. I know I do...
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Welcome! I can't wait to hear how your babies enjoy the weather in Finland
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Greetings to you in Finland…......welcome, enjoy the forum.
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Have a seat and have a great time. You will soon find you have a lot of new friends on here.
Greeting from Europe ( Poland):)
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Thank you all fo welcomin me!
I'll try my best understandin you and to be understandable…Arti! My puppies father is import from Poland (Don Ekado)…
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OOOOO Surprise
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Hello and welcome aboard the forum. I can't wait to see pics of your basenjis.
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i can't wait to see some of the B's your kennel produces, welcome!
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Make sure you keep your B's nice and warm! Mine loves to curl up near the space heater.
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Puppies stay mostly in our bathroom and there is a heated floor. Seri and Iita loves to be in a sauna, and when it gets too hot, they leave. Also they have a electric heated pillow in their "bed". They do not chew cabels or anything anymore.
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Welcome our next door neighbour country
We are so looking forward to seeing pics of your little ones…
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Hello neighbour!
I'll try to remember to put some pictures here, please be patient…
