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  • Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

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    Ah yeah though the site that I saw clearly had a picture of a Basenji representing the breed! Your link, they look nothing like Bs
  • basenji sighting!

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    Nice, they are about in a few different adverts, I spot them every now and again.
  • Other breeds similar to Basenjis?

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    I can't listen to that, it would wake my girl up and well... I'm not into a "sing along" just now. ;) I will say that many canines howl and yodel and bay (at the moon, whenever a fire truck passes, etc.). I'm not certain that any one breed is distinctive enough to have a sound all their own, but many a proud owner would probably assert so.
  • Naming my Basenji

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    My undergraduate degree was in geophysics with a minor in applied math. I name all my Basenjis after Indian mathematicians. My current Basenjis are Madhava of Sangamagrama (Madhava for short) and Bramagupta (Bramagupta for short). They do respond to their "short" names.
  • Yawning..

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    Yawning is canine for "peace." I use calming signals with Ava. When she is hyped up, I look away and give a few big yawns. When I get her attention, I will yawn, then blink very slowly at her. Sometimes, it takes a minute if she is in overdrive, but she will usually slow down and watch me. Eventually, she yawns back. Then I can pick her up and give her calming strokes. As agilebasenji mentioned, the Turid Rugaas book/DVD is very helpful. I have learned to recognize Ava's main stress signals– opening and closing her mouth, licking her lips, rigidly turning her back on me. When I notice these, I can use calming signals to reassure her. Sometimes, after we go through our spiel, she'll put her paw on my hand and look at me as if to say, "I'm cool now, mom." Of course, sometimes, nothing works.
  • Musical Beeji

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