Considering adopting a Basenji/Shiba Inu mix
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Shiba + basenji two-dog household here! raise hand. I would love to see pictures too! How old is the mix? Any information on his history? I would definitely want to know how he does with other dogs before going for two at a time, but if you have room in your home, it seems like the way to go.
No advice to give you really, since you've already raised a shiba before and there's plenty of other good information on this forum already. If it works out, I look forward to hearing updates.
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I also agree with having two, or three, or ????
Actually I think getting a dog every 5 years is best. It seems to spread the ages out well. That way the two youner ones can play and leave 15/16 year old dog at peace. Also, for performance dogs, one will be retired, one at his prime and one up-and-coming.
I'd say, get dog #1 and train him so that he's a joy for you to live with before getting another. Because dog #2 will learn from #1 and they learn the bad stuff soooo much quicker than the good stuff.
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I think two in the household is much better than one - most of the difficult problems, like separation anxiety, went away when I got a sister (basenji/collie mix) for my basenjji female. I know most people here say female/female is not a good mix because one can eventually think the other must go, but I've seen none of that with my two. Please do put pictures on the site when you have your mix - bet that mixture is adorable.
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You are all so helpful! Yes, I know this rescue dog has been living with other dogs and gets along well with them. My female shiba was very agressive towards other females. My sister has a lab mix, much larger than a shiba, but my shiba dominated her ruthlessly.
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would love to see some pictures of the basenji /shiba inu mix!!!
Mambo and his best friend Moses
mambo as a puppy
Mambo and his best friend Moses
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Thank you, glad you liked the pics!
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Very attractive dog.
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I know this is an old post but I have a 8 month old basenji shiba mix (we call him a shasenji) He just began shedding and quite a bit but has never before. He gets along really well with other dogs but we were very dedicated to socializing him. I do think he would do better with another dog in the house because he is always looking to play and gets destructive when there is no one to play with him. He is very pretty and makes all the cute basenji sounds and we love him!
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congratulations on your basenji/shiba puppy and welcome. Would be cool to see some pictures of your pooch!
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Mambo and his best friend Moses
mambo as a puppy
Mambo and his best friend Moses
I know I'm a little late, but your guy looks just like mine! CUTE!
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He is so cute! Are you sure there's shiba in there? He looks all basenji except perhaps the tail is fluffier.
