Posts made by bewler

I'm no expert, but I have heard that pads are slow and difficult to heal. I wouldn't think pumice would be helpful as they need those pads to be tough and calloused to handle the rough terrain. If it were my dog, I would think about talking to my vet to find out how best to treat raw pads. Good luck!

A couple months ago, Taste of the Wild had their second recall due to salmonella in the kibble so I started doing some research to find another brand. I found a good website called Dog food advisor (http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/) that ranks food with very specific information about each including the different dietary varieties, etc.

Can someone explain why the Advenovirus-1 and Coronavirus should not be given? I was aware that some vaccines should not be given yearly, but didn't know about these specific ones not ever being given. I am embarrassed to admit, I don't know what these are.

Welcome Dawn!! You'll find lots of good information and advice here. Congratulations on your new additions!

So, did he catch that toy! LOL! A water Basenji - will wonders never cease? Actually, I got one of mine to lay down in some after after vigorous play on a hot day, but he hardly splashed through the waves. He just kind of plunked down to cool off!

Great article, TMartin! Thanks for posting!

@lvoss:

The basenji stud book was opened in 1990 to add Native Stock to increase the number of breed founders and increase genetic diversity in the breed.
http://www.basenji.org/african/project.htm

This was a single opening and then closing of the stud book. In 2008, the stud book was once again opened by AKC at the request of BCOA. This time it will remain open until 2020.
https://www.basenji.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=98

Thanks for the links, Ivoss!!!!

Somebody posted on the BRAT Facebook page that the original movie had a different, happier ending - the little boys gives up the dog, but is later given one of her puppies. I have never seen this version, but the person who posted this said they saw the original film as a girl when it first came out.

@krunzer:

I find this to be an interesting thread. I don't know a lot about the 'new africans'. I did get to meet Lukuru Lema down at Fopaws when we dropped Tucker off and she seemed to be a little more shy than the others. But she is such a sweet girl.

Could someone explain what the "new Africans" are? I assume it means new dogs brought directly from Africa, but are they recent imports? Are they being brought here to invigorate the breed? Where are they coming from? Just curious. Thanks!

Thanks! This is really helpful!

@DebraDownSouth:

I have to say it warms my heart to hear what you all do. Sadly at $280 it's about 10 above my limit already! Hope it goes to $1000!!

I'm with YOU, Debra! I would love to own this, but it's way beyond my means! It is a beautiful thing, though. And I wish I couldstrap one of these on my Bs when they disappear int he foliage in my backyard!!

Bewler: pup color does come from the parents and depends on what each gene color factor they carry ( red can carry a black gene)…and I think the comment was made as "not many people on the east coast happen to breed those colors as much" and not that region influences color". I happen to think all colors come from the easy coast but also think tris are the hardest to come by anywhere...

Thanks for the info., Chelsie! I didn't mean to imply that I thought color came with region! LOL! I was just wondering why there are fewer varirties on the coast - I assume it's because of breeder preference. Thanks so much for answering my question!

"Those colors are not that common on the east coast. They are more common in the midwest. Brindles tend to be harder to find and it seems most breeders want those shown first as there are so few. "

Hi! I am not looking for another Basenji (2 B rescues and one B-mix are PLENTY for me!), but I found it interesting that you stated that B&Ws and brindles aren't common on the East Coast. Why is that? I know little about breeding and am curious - I thought that the color of the pups could vary greatly regardless of the color of the paretns - am I mistaken? Thanks for any answers - I just love learning about these remarkable dogs!

Hi Thunderbird - I hope you don't mind, I posted this photo on the BRAT FB page - it's just wonderful!

Because they don't want money, maybe they would be willing to give her to BRAT. Have you contacted them?

Oh, thank you everyone! Yes - Bat ears would be a most apt description! I will try these remedies - more than one can't hurt, right? This is a prefect example of why I love this board!!! My fondest wishes to you all!

THANK you so much! I will try that! And I am open to any further suggestions!

Hello All!
I adopted a wonderful B-boy from BRAT 3 weeks ago who had been found emaciated, dehydrated and with toe pads so horribly worn down and bloody that he had trouble walking on grass. I was given a video of him taken 2 days after he was found - you could clearly see every rib and his pelvis was very clearly articulated through his skinny frame.

So, now he is gaining weight (hooray!) and I understand from my vet that it will take months to bring his very bristly coat back to it's original splendor. I am giving him fish oil capsules every day for his coat, but here's my question: the insides of his ears are very dry and flaky. My vet explained that after being without food for 3 weeks (the estimate by 3 different vets) his skin and coat were the first thing his body deemed unnecessary for survival, so that was the first thing to be let go in terms of maintaining survival of his critical organs. But, now that he is on the mend and in loving care, I am wondering if there s anything I can use to soothe the dryness inside his ears? If he were a human, I would find a great hydrating lotion to put in his ears, but as he is a dog, I am lost. Ant suggestions?
I send many thanks in advance for any and all advice!

QUOTE: she has a white golden-retriever and a small rescue mutt, and within maybe 10 minutes they were doing anything I asked them too and ignoring her (she didn't like it so much hehe) and the small mutt even cried a bit when I left the house.

Hi Zack - and welcome!!! That Golden retriever? A Basenji is the polar opposite if THAT dog! I have had both. Goldens will stand on their heads of you ask them to - Basenjis won't do ANYTHING unless they think it benefits them in some way. So, although you had success with the Golden, know that it won't translate to the Basenji. As others have said - you need PATIENCE - not dominance with Bs and you need to be okay with them ignoring your commands. After a while, most of us just resign ourselves to the fact that these dogs won't do half of what we ask and we're okay with that. Of course, I can't speak for everyone - there are some well trained Bs on this site, but for me, life got a lot easier when I let my expectations go and made peace with the fact that these guys will kind of do what they want.

Beautiful! Thanks for posting!