I'd like to introduce myself, and my Basenji, the ubiquitously named… Benji. When I decided to get a Basenji, I told myself I wouldn't name it Benji, but sure enough, the dog I got from BRAT was named Benji Milo Osakwe. It stuck. I couldn't bring myself to change all three of his names. He was 2 years old and full of piss and vinegar when I got him. I thought I was in over my head the first couple of months. Eventually he settled down, (at least as much I expect a Basenji does) but he was a whirlwind of ornery for the first year or so. He'll be 5 this winter.

We also have our much less heralded, but infinitely better behaved Lab mix, Lola. She is the most patient dog I have ever met.

These pictures were taken at the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Saint Louis. Lola sat there for all the kids to pet. Benji was a little gentleman until about the 15th lady that wanted to put beads on him. She won a little growl and Benji went back inside.