Congo and Michelle
Congo is 28lbs when he is at his fittest weight and sometimes gets to 30Lbs. If he gets below 28lbs, the vet says he is too skinny. Congo is definitely one of the bigger basenjis I have seen. He is about 18 inches tall.
I love this article. It is actually about a golden retriever but I think it resonates with all dog owners.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/entertainment/2013/05/the-dog-who-struggled-to-be-good/
There is an article about Dogs and mapping human genomes in the National Geographic Magazine for February that has a basenji in it.
Congo has Foggy mountain coats for when he is outside and we are hiking or hunting. They have a great waterproof coat. Sometimes I take him skiing with me if we do backcountry stuff. I also have a couple fleece coats for milder weather. I have never done booties with him. When we are at our freezing cold cabin, I have an electric blanket for him by the fire.
I am use to Mountain lions around here but usually they keep there distance and most people don't get to see them. I was very surprised because we were not that far from civilization and this one seemed very bold. I was very proud of my dog because usually he wants to chase everything. That is why I get off the beaten path a bit so he can run around on not be on a leash. Congo is my smart pooch!
Congo is definitely spoiled but I always try to find places for him to be off leash. Thanks!
Congo and I had a great time and because it was just us I didn't get any pics of how he was when I caught fish.
Congo loves to peer into drains as well and loves to challenge the vacuum.