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 Basenji puupy owner in IL
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Her mother's name was Safiya of Foxtrot. The breeder gave us AKC info but i see no need in registering her, I will not breed her.
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Her mother's name was Safiya of Foxtrot. The breeder gave us AKC info but i see no need in registering her, I will not breed her.
Everyone should register their dogs, that is the way that people can keep track of pedigrees and offspring… I think it is very important regardless if a show dog, one you might breed, or family pet...
And the dam is on Sally pedigree site, she had 3 registered offspring from 2005. She is not DNA test for Fanconi. So you really should at least have her DNA'ed for Fanconi, it is well worth the 65.00 for some peace of mind.
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Grace, I look forward to you getting to know us all here. We are a nice bunch, altho we have had a squabbles..laugh.
The advice you have been given is excellent.
We are here to help you cheer if you get a good report back on your b and here to help you if you don't.
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Everyone should register their dogs, that is the way that people can keep track of pedigrees and offspring… I think it is very important regardless if a show dog, one you might breed, or family pet...
And the dam is on Sally pedigree site, she had 3 registered offspring from 2005. She is not DNA test for Fanconi. So you really should at least have her DNA'ed for Fanconi, it is well worth the 65.00 for some peace of mind.
Are all vets familiar with the testing? Should I call the breeder and ask to see what they say? They were clear with my boys that she not be bred. They marked the limited liability box on the AKC papers. She has an unbilical hernia and I thought that was the reason - my reading indicated that it is hereditary.
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To add to what Pat said about registration, if you want to do any activities such as lure coursing, you'll need the AKC number. It's cheaper to do it now then waiting to do it later.
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To add to what Pat said about registration, if you want to do any activities such as lure coursing, you'll need the AKC number. It's cheaper to do it now then waiting to do it later.
ClayWhen does lure training begin? It sound like fun- I will pursue the AKC registration. I am trying to make sure that a Basenji (or any dog) will be suitable for us- My husband and I were not thrilled with our Christmas surprise! My daughter (14) was ecstatic!!! Our puppy is adorable and she is hard not to like but we are still wrestling with the long term commitment! I have tried to post pictures but I received an error message!
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You have to wait till she is a year old to compete but you can do a few short puppy runs with her before then. We have a lure coursing fundraiser in May that would be perfect for that. The course is fenced and very simple.
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Are all vets familiar with the testing? Should I call the breeder and ask to see what they say? They were clear with my boys that she not be bred. They marked the limited liability box on the AKC papers. She has an unbilical hernia and I thought that was the reason - my reading indicated that it is hereditary.
I have an appt Feb 3 with Harris in Bristol WI. Thanks for all info you have passed my way!!!Most all 90% of Basenjis have umbilical hernia's… is it NOT a big deal in the breed (regardless of what Vets may say if they are not familar with the breed). Again, umbilical hernia's are not a problem in 99.9% of the Basenjis that have them. So that would never be a reason not to bred them.
Fanconi testing is NOT done by a Vet, it is a cheek swab DNA test that you do and send it. Please go to www.basenjihealth.org and read about it and how it is done. No bother to call the breeder, obviously they are not interested in testing for Fanconi or they would have done this before breeding. So again I would urge you to do the cheek swab DNA test and find out her status for your own peace of mind. And if she turns out the test "affected" you will know that by age 3 you will need to start strip testing her urine monthly for spilling sugar.
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Are all vets familiar with the testing? Should I call the breeder and ask to see what they say?
Most vets are not aware of the DNA test for Fanconi unless they have a basenji owner in their practice who has informed them of the test. You do not go through your vet's office for the test. You order it directly from the OFA website, https://secure.offa.org/cart.html, scroll down to the Fanconi test. The kit arrives with instructions on how to swab your dog and prepare the sample.
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When does lure training begin? It sound like fun- I will pursue the AKC registration. I am trying to make sure that a Basenji (or any dog) will be suitable for us- My husband and I were not thrilled with our Christmas surprise! My daughter (14) was ecstatic!!! Our puppy is adorable and she is hard not to like but we are still wrestling with the long term commitment! I have tried to post pictures but I received an error message!
And to add to this, a responsible breeder would have never let a puppy be placed in a home as a "surprise" present. This is someone that was only interested in the money for the puppy, not the home and if it was the right, forever home, for that puppy. Responsible breeder screen potential homes to make sure it is the right placement, as we hope that they are for life. I can certainly understand you and your husband "not" being thrilled….and you are so right, it is a long term committment
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Welcome to the group. Can't wait to see pictures. I understand how you can be hesitant. I also understand how easy it is to fall in love with your new basenji pup. My puppy started puppy class too (very difficult for me, but very fun for my basenji).
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Out of curiosity, did your son say why he chose a basenji as the breed of dog for the Christmas present? It's not your more typical or easy to find breed of dog.
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Grace.
I saw that you said you had tried to post pictures, I still keep on getting error messages through the forum, so I upload my pictures to photobucket and then copy and paste the imagecode right into my posts, works great, takes a little more time, but saves on frustration..
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Out of curiosity, did your son say why he chose a basenji as the breed of dog for the Christmas present? It's not your more typical or easy to find breed of dog.
I do not know why my son chose the Basenji. He has allergies and I think he googled Hypo-allergenic dog! I found someone in our neighborhood that has an older Basenji! She is very interesting and unlike any breed I have ever owned. Funny- although she enjoys sitting with you, she does not crave it and is happy being by herself sitting in the sun. She is too young to leave unattended and I find that I need to crate her often because she is not content playing in the same vicinity as I.
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You should come to the IKC show. It is the 25th-28th I think, and it is at McCormick Place.
Clay (Nemo) and Zoni are entered Sat the 27th, and I will be there to watch, and Sun the 28th there will be a meet the breeds booth, where Aries and I will be volunteering.-Nicole
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I do not know why my son chose the Basenji. He has allergies and I think he googled Hypo-allergenic dog! I found someone in our neighborhood that has an older Basenji! She is very interesting and unlike any breed I have ever owned. Funny- although she enjoys sitting with you, she does not crave it and is happy being by herself sitting in the sun. She is too young to leave unattended and I find that I need to crate her often because she is not content playing in the same vicinity as I.
That is because a Basenji is an independent thinking hound. They want things on their terms or "what's in it for me"…
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Funny- although she enjoys sitting with you, she does not crave it and is happy being by herself sitting in the sun. She is too young to leave unattended and I find that I need to crate her often because she is not content playing in the same vicinity as I.
yea, I have 3 curly tails, tonight they are opting to snooze closer to the fire than sit by me. Zest enjoys watching football with her dad, but other tv, she'd rather sit by me (well, unless there's a fire in the fireplace). Funny little creatures.
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You should come to the IKC show. It is the 25th-28th I think, and it is at McCormick Place.
Clay (Nemo) and Zoni are entered Sat the 27th, and I will be there to watch, and Sun the 28th there will be a meet the breeds booth, where Aries and I will be volunteering.-Nicole
I will put it on the calendar- What division will you show Clay and Zoni? Are they both Basenji's - if not, what breed? Thanks so much for your information!!
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I will put it on the calendar- What division will you show Clay and Zoni? Are they both Basenji's - if not, what breed? Thanks so much for your information!!
LOL! That is funny. Sometimes, I feel like I'm the one getting shown. :rolleyes: Actually what Nicole meant was that Clay (me, human) will be showing Zoni (crazy little black & white basenji girl) on that Saturday along with several other people. The time we are actually in the ring won't be posted for another couple of days. I'll post it when it is available. If you miss the initial ring time, there will also be a basenji in both the Amateur-Owner-Handler Hound Group and the regular Hound Group competition later in the day too. The unique thing about this show is that it is benched, so even if you aren't around when we are in the show ring, all of the dogs will be on "display" during the rest of the time. You'll be able to meet and greet a lot of different breeds so I think it might be a lot of fun. Benching ends at 4:00, I think. There will be about 5 basenjis in the benching area, l believe. This will be my first (and probably my last :rolleyes:) benched show. Hope to see you there!
Edit: Here is the website for the show. http://www.ikcdogshow.com/
Clay
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My personal experience with an underground fence is that they are a waste of money with basenjis. If there is nothing around to chase she might stay in the yard but as soon as your back is turned if she sees a rabbit, squirrel, cat, another dog or even a leaf blowing the chase will be on. Basenjis can stray 5 - 10 miles in minutes. Many die by being run over by motor vehicles.
Where in IL are you? I live in Mattoon.
Liz
