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Look like I am the one that have to be thankful - seems like she has taken me in

I asked my Brazilian wife and she said that the normal for a street dog is a straight translation "Cachorro de rua", but there is another word used as well, but it is basically just a translation for mutt/mixed races "Vira lata"..

The dog is absolutely a lovely thing, so sweet and nice to everyone.. and just want to please..

Thank you all for the welcome.. Looking forward to share and follow experiences with our loved dogs..

Hi,

I just got a mix/mutt with a lot of Basenji in her, the vet tells me she is 2-3 years old. (Stray dog). About 18-20 pounds, not skinny.

I am not sure what she ate in her previous family or on the streets, but she seems very particular in her food choices.

She does not like her dog biscuits, she does not eat dry food. She will eat any human food given to her (dinners).. AS LONG as it contain MEAT.

I have been able to hand feed a couple of banana bites and a couple of dry pellets, but in general she is not eating much. She does not look hungry and she will not be standing behind us in the kitchen while making food. But if you give her something she likes (cheese, sweets, meat) she will get it down in no time almost swallowing.

Is she just very particular with her food choices or is this common behavior for stray dogs in need to get used to new food?

Any suggestions

Hi,
I am new to Basenji's but can read here I am in for a lot of fun.

I just got a mix/mutt with a lot of Basenji in her, the vet tells me she is 2-3 years old. (Stray dog).

Any suggestions as to what the mix can be?

And did anyone else get your dog when she/he was 2-3 years old?

Soren

Hi,
I am new to Basenji's but can read here I am in for a lot of fun.

I just got a mix with a lot of Basenji in her, the vet tells me she is 2-3 years old. (Stray dog)

She is VERY well behaved, quite, potty trained, and so on. Look like she either got lost from her original owner or she got left somewhere.

So here is my questions:
I read she need lot of exercise and love to play - and at the same time I read do NOT let her of her leach because she will run away.

I do love to run myself but am not sure I can run with her every day and would love to play ball/fetch or other games with her.. How does this work if I always have to be afraid of her running away. I do not have a fenced area for us to go to..

Soren