@docgonzo
Poor baby - hope he finds some relief. Hopefully someone on this forum can offer you some suggestions.
@strawberrykiwi
She is ADORABLE - she looks like a little fox 
- especially with that cute bushy tail. She does appear to be part Basenji. Congratulations on your new addition!
@wizard
āFORGET THE DOG PARK!ā ........ You are absolutely RIGHT! I would NEVER bring my Kembe to a Dog Park - youāre asking for TROUBLE!!
Congratulations and Welcome to the forum. Atlas is a very HANDSOME BOY!
@mnbadger
I go right into the shower stall w/ Kembe - I quickly lather her up and use a hand held shower wand to rinse her off. Sheās not crazy about it but tolerates it. I donāt do it too often - usually I just occasionally wipe her down with a wet wash cloth.
@mnbadger
When my B was young she also hated to be in the crate when I left home. She would cry and whine when I put her in the crate - it broke my heart and I didnāt like seeing her ācaged-upā. So I gradually left her alone increasing the time increments. I have never had any issues of destructive behavior and she is happy to have her freedom. Iām happy to hear the situation seems to be working out for you. Love the photo of Max and the robot - also nice collection of liquors- lol!
@aury
My basenji is 14.5 years old an I think Iāve heard her yodel/baroo maybe 2-3 times.
Aury - welcome to the forum. Simba is gorgeous! Congratulations!
@alicia-oro
I commend you in asking the right questions and showing the responsibility to inquire about basenjis on this forum. It shows great maturity and responsibility. When the time is right - you will have a basenji and you will be a great basenji parent.Some things in life are all about timing. - youāll know when the time is right. Best wishes in your future ownership of a basenji.
ļø
Basenjis want to be near ātheir peopleā. We become part of their pack. My basenji watches everything I do and wants to be āpart of the familyā. 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 - itās a LIFETIME COMMITMENT! And itās our responsibility to give the Basenji the BEST possible life it deserves. The basenjis will give back to you more than youāll ever given them.
@zande
āIf boys fight there is usually a pretty good reason but girls can have a spat over nothing. ...........you can (almost) reason with a boy!ā
Just like HUMANS! Lol
Ah the āCONE OF SHAMEā - several years ago my B had surgery to remove a pea size growth on her leg. She was given the āCone of Shameā - she was not having it - there was no way she was wearing that contraption. I just watched her carefully to make sure she didnāt lick her leg and fool with the stitches. She was fine - she recovered w/ no issues.
@colefam2010
Yes Looks part Basenji to me - especially 2nd photo. Beautiful dog - a real cutie!
He is adorable! Who cares what he is. Be happy that youāve found each other . Congratulations! A lucky pup!
Hello - Iād like to thank everyone who responded and commented about the Vestibular Canine Syndrome and their experiences. To update you - I brought Kembe to the Vet yesterday morning but due to restrictions with the Corvid-19, I could not go in with her. The vet gave her an acupuncture treatment and prescribed a Chinese Herbal medication called External Wind. I immediately noticed that Kembeās body was not as rigid and stiff - she seemed much more calm and relaxed. We came home and she slept for about 4 hours -and was able to do her ābasenji sleeping curlā. When she woke up I could see that her eyes were much more focused - and her face didnāt look disoriented and confused. She was able to stand although still a little wobbly but she didnāt fall over and was not stiffly leaning her entire body to the left. She seems to be slowly improving each day so I am now hopeful she will make a full recovery. The doctor said it could take a few weeks but he was confident that she would recover because the prognosis for this disorder is good. The comments on this forum not only provided me with information from owners previous experiences with Vestibular Syndrome but also gave me reassurance and hope. Thanks again for your helpful comments.
Asking if anyone on this forum had a basenji with vestibular canine syndrome. Yesterday morning my 14 and 1/2 year old Basenji Kembe was her normal self in the morning - by early afternoon she was listing to the left and crashing into the walls. Her head was tilted, wobbly on her feet, body tilted to the left, walking in circles, and right eye seemed fixated. I thought she may have had a stroke. I called our vet - being Saturday afternoon I got his service - he telephoned me back. He said he feels she might be suffering from Vestibular canine syndrome from my description. Although he said it could be a mini stroke or infection in her ears. He told me to watch her carefully to prevent her from hurting herself and to bring her into his office Monday. He said to feed her 4 very small soft meals and to make sure she gets 10- 20 ounces of water per day. She ate her food and drank water this morning. I physically carried her outside and stabilize her with a harness so that she could do her business. I am DEVASTATED and a nervous wreck. The vet called me again today and he tried to reassure me that she will probably pull through this but it could take anywhere from 72 hours and sometimes weeks to see any improvement. Iām reading everything I can on the internet on the topic and most prognosisās are positive. I just want her to be safe and happy. She is currently resting comfortably. I appreciate any comments or suggestions.
@buxton-s-dad
Congratulations! Sweet photo - he is adorable. BTW- Love the name!