Basenji Silhouette'

One of my favorite photos of my basenji Kembe. She loves to sit on her heated pad @ the picture window. This photo happen to be taken on FLAG DAY! How appropriate with the basenji silhouette!

A Basenji question made it on a Jeopardy tonight -
“Basenji and Basset are this type of canine, also the subject of an:Elvis Presley song?”
Answer: What is HOUND!
Lol!

Basenjis want to be near “their people”. We become part of their pack. My basenji watches everything I do and wants to be “part of the family”. She knows EVERYTHING that goes on in this house. You might want to reconsider getting a basenji unless you are able to fully accommodate the dog. My basenji does have access to a doggie door - but I would NEVER leave her outside alone 6-7 hours even w/ the accommodations you mention. Having a basenji is like having a 3 year old CHILD - it’s a LIFETIME COMMITMENT! And it’s our responsibility to give the Basenji the BEST possible life it deserves. The basenjis will give back to you more than you’ll ever given them.

@mrscastro
Bravo! Well stated! This forum is meant to support all dog lovers!
Also - so sorry to hear about the loss of your basenji.🥲

@jengosmonkey
Our basenji slept in our bed for the past 14 and a half years. I never in a million years would have thought my husband would have ever allowed it - but he is also crazy about our dog. About 9 months ago I had to put a doggie bed in our bedroom for her to sleep - with her age I was too afraid she might jump off or accidentally fall off and get hurt. To think years ago she use to jump on and off that bed with ease - then a few years ago I had to pick her up and put her on the bed and now I’m fearful that she’ll fall off or hurt herself - it has been a journey. It’s sad that it has come to this - but she’s still happy and definitely wants to be in our bedroom to sleep. Basenji want to be with their pack.

Kembe the basenji bathing beauty!

I say "no" - these dogs require so much attention and thrive on social contact. You need to be there to constantly reinforce positive behavior and let them know you are there to take care of them.

Today is Kembe’s 14th Birthday!
We baked her a Doggy 🧁 cupcake with hamburger, oats, eggs, chopped broccoli and carrots - with whipped cream cheese “frosting”! She gobbled it down!️

@sanjibasenji
This company https://likeafox.net/ sells clothing specifically fitted for basenjis.

@caaaitlinann
She is ADORABLE - a real cutie! As @eeeefarm stated some more information might give some more clues. There was recently a post “Marvin...Basenji”? - many of us thought he was definitely part basenji - when the DNA results came back - 0% basenji. So you never know!

@jengosmonkey
Can always count on you to give us a laugh!

@becki713
Cool looking basenj! Love the coloring and markings! Definitely a unique looking pup.

Safi is so SWEET - a gorgeous basenji! 🥰! Welcome to the forum! ️

@kristiesad
🥰 Adorable- thanks for sharing.️

@basenjinewb
My previous Basenji Kembe use to find something that belonged to you when she was mad. She would then SHAKE IT VIOLENTLY in front of you to let you know she wasn’t happy. She could be a spiteful b@#$%! But we loved ️her.

@lmerrick
Can you find another basenji owner in your area who might be able to baby sit for you (assuming the basenjis would get along)?
Or can you ask your breeder (if local)?

@roux
Lol! Adorable! Roux looks so chic! 🥰

@tanza
So happy to hear that they’re all going to good homes. ️

@roux
So sad. I hope they find good homes.️

@jkent
Beautiful Basenji! Great pic!️