you all are funny but you're scaring me. I really thought I wanted a Basenji. I like a dog with a lot of personality. Now please tell me they are not all just destructive little demons. Ornery is o.k. and funny little clowns are great but a dog that is going to chew on books and shoes and destroy the house isn't cute anymore.

O.K. So Basenjis do shed. Do they also have a "doggie odor". I love dogs but since mine crossed the Rainbow Bridge in March, my house has been and smelled SO MUCH cleaner. I would love for it to stay that way but not at the expense of never having another dog again. Would you say that having a Basenji would still let my house actually smell clean even if there is dog hair?

I haven't gotten a Basenji yet and had never heard of them until about a week ago so I have lots of questions. The first one is do they shed or not. Most of the websites that I researched said Basenjis do not shed but on reading through the forum on here, I saw several instances where they must. If they shed, how often?
Also, are most B's grumpy or playful and affectionate. I have 2 kids in intermediate school. They are absolute dog lovers and I need to get a pet that is going to enjoy their company as well as mine.

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