Posts made by elbrant

@zande said in Sanji in creek hunting:

has to be some kind of mermaid or merBasenji in there

awesome!

I just came across this on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unleashjax/photos/a.740483909337336/4609367235782298/

I have not verified the validity of the statement, just passing it on.

I don't live there (any more), but I will message you if I head up for vacation time.

One of the tell-"tail" traits of a Basenji is a square shape. Height and back length are the same, providing a box appearance when viewed from the side, standing. That and a curled tail. Everyone keeps telling me my girls tail looks like a cinnamon bun. If you have other photos you could share, it might help us better determine your pups lineage. Please understand, it's just a guess. Some of our members have spent years with the breed and would have a better "guess" than others. You can learn more about what Basenji's look like on the AKC website.

@Zande has a list of people waiting for Basenji's in the UK. Not sure how long it is at this point, but I would reach out and ask if she could assist you with updated information. Good Luck!

This thread is 11 years old, If you are experiencing similar problems or have questions (or answers) yourself, please start a new topic thread. Thank you.

YAY!!! WTG Princess Sparkle! How awesome!

I agree with everyone -- he's a tad skinny. Keep an eye on him, if you don't see improvement over the next several weeks, consult with your Vet.

@heavenpups said in Raw chicken/meat:

I have to bake it for 15-20 minutes.

Just make sure that you don't have any bones in the "cooked chicken" when you give it to them. The bones become brittle when cooked and that creates a serious danger that can ultimately kill your dog.

We always love seeing pictures and hearing about pups! (I call dogs of all ages "pups".) Please tell us about your Basenji's.

She's beautiful!!! I especially like her driving goggles!

That's fabulous! I'd love to see doodle do that when we start "jogging"!

@JENGOSMonkey I wasn't sure if that's what they meant either. The link I removed from their response named 10 different dog breeds, none of them Basenji. -?- Possibly a language barrier....

I've recently noticed that "doodle Bug" seems insecure when a thunder and/or lightning storms pass through our area. Nothing dramatic, she comes to where I am and quietly lays nearby for "moral support". But yesterday on our walk we had 4 or 5 street racers fly down the road one after the other. Engines revving, with loud throttles, and no real care for the speed limit. Kids out having fun, I get it. doodle didn't.

It scared her. She was erratically charging off different directions and absolutely frantic. When they passed, she remained on high alert. I can only imagine that doodle could still hear them and had serious concerns that they would return. Eventually the kids moved their road race to a different section with fewer traffic rules. doodle remained wary, but relaxed once I had her in a "heel" position and fixed her attention on me and our walking pace. I'm grateful that doodle was secured on a leash, who knows how much danger she would have been in darting to and fro in a panic....

Has anyone ever experienced this? or have advice on how to handle situations like this? I'd really like to be better prepared for "next time"!

@inny said in A puppy or young adult Basenji wanted near NY, USA:

Preferably near public transportation

just out of curiosity, can you take a dog on the bus/subway in NYC? I've never been there, and I can't imagine a bus driver letting me onboard with my pup (unless it was a service animal), so... had to ask.

soooo handsome!

Hi Helina, welcome to the group. We'd all love to hear about your Basenji. Share a picture and a story with us, or ask a question (if you have one).

Thank you everyone!

I'm not entirely sure why Doodle does it. I cannot seem to identify anything that prompts the behavior, but every once in a while she will rip up my blanket. Most often my goose down quilt. Which isn't obvious until I go to turn down the covers -- only to see drifts of down feathers floating in the fake breeze of the ceiling fan above my bed.

I cannot (for the life of me) come up with any reason for the behavior. She gets walks every day, even in the rain. Not as long as we would like, but she does get to go out. She isn't hungry. She has edible chew toys (almost daily) and frozen beef bones which last a little longer. I'm home all day (except for a 30 minute errand), so it's not separation anxiety.

I'm completely clueless. Does anyone have any ideas on what would bring about such behavior? I've almost reached the point of keeping my bedroom door closed. Something I really don't want to resort to. Why would she be doing this?