The ears say Basenji. I have never replied but felt I had to this time. I have a Basenji-Pitbull mix named Daisy. It was Daisy's ears (and behavior) that I discovered her to be part Basenji. I have not found another breed with the ears such as Basenji's have. I'm sure I will get "crap" because I have not had DNA or other testing done but there is no mistaking, Daisy is part Basenji. I think its important to know if your dog is part Basenji because in Daisy's case she is 98% Basenji and 2% pitbull concerning her behaviors and personality. Daisy is 2 years old and it has been quite a learning experience owning such a smart, stubborn, loving, mind of her own, amazing dog! Daisy is a mix but I have to train, teach, go outside to yell out frustrations cause of her (and no I'm not kidding, but never in front of her) and all that goes with a pure Basenji because trying to train her like a normal dog does not work.
Basenjis and sunburn
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I was going to add this on as a comment on another post, but thought it more fair to post it on its own.
Has anyone had any sunburn problems with their basenjis? I'm curious, as their coats are so minimal.
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sometimes on the muzzle or belly, but never severe.
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2 of mine get pink on the white patch right before their nose - I put sunscreen on them. My 3rd has thicker fur so she doesn't need sunscreen.
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My Kristii had very, very short hair… never had a problem with sunburn in her 15+ years
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My first Basenji had pink nose which would blister and scab from the summer sun. I used to get it tattooed black but it would peal and lose the black and scab up again. The vet said to keep the dog out of the sun. Yeah right! Good luck on that one.
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The vet said to keep the dog out of the sun. Yeah right! Good luck on that one.
Isn't that the truth. :D:D:D