How is the puppy. I saw one this week for the first time in all my years [hitting 50 soon!] of Basenjis. Vet attention.. but it requires lubrication and poking it back in throughout the day [as much as possible] to help it get that back to the normal position. It can be fixed and isn't a death sentence.
Let us know how he is doing!!

What TANZA said... find a good breeder for a mentor.... they will share their wide range of experiences and lend their expertise in the area of breeding, exhibiting... if you take the time and learn from someone that have had a vested interest in the breed and it's future, you can gain enough knowledge in order to have the background knowledge to have enough knowledge to possibly breed a litter after a number of years learning about the breed and the ins/outs of showing, performance events, breeding, etc.

@tanza <-- is completely correct! My mom got her first Basenji in 1965 and started showing and had her first litter in 1969 when I was just a year old. The Basenjis today are not the same. I have scras from Basenjis in my childhood, and we had pretty darned good-tempered Basenjis. But,t hey are nothing like today. Breeders began culling dogs with questionable temperaments.. even if their health was good. What does it matter if they are healthy if they can't be touched/handled extensively?!
Culling those dogs from breeding programs left only the best tempered dogs moving forward... which was of the utmost importance for the future of the breed.

This breed DOES HAVE HIP DYSPLASIA.
Any breeder NOT testing ALL breeding stock for Hip Dysplasia is NOT a reputable or repsonsible breeder.. PERIOD.

Since this is a bit old and there hasn't been a reply I wanted to touch base with you.
How about some pictures of Kona's hocks.. that would be helpful to see.
Hope she is doing better and her weight loss is gradually coming down.
Kathy

Hi Wanda,
We will be expecting a half-Avongara litter in the spring… will expecting reds and tris. You can check out our Khani's Basenjis FB page.. or our own website.

Kathy

There are some lines with lots of dental issues.. I know of some related dogs of these lines that have had many many teeth removed.
In all the years I have had Basenjis, I have never once had a dental done on a dog.. I just make sure they eat their raw bones and scrape their teeth when necessary…. but if you are unlucky and have a dog with a genetic predisposition for teeth issues.. you have a lovely seat at the vet office with your name on it.
Best of luck with your kid.

Nacho has been in his new home for several weeks and is loved by a Basenji-experienced family, an older black basenji girl and a black boston girl!

So happy to say that Gemma is loving her new people today!

Your name: Kathy
Your city, state: Portland, Oregon
Your phone numbers/email: 503-839-0208, bennyburnerbono @ aol.com
Basenji(s) For Sale: "Gemma"
Age of Basenji(s): 2.5 years old
Current weight of Basenji(s) for sale: 19
Parents health tests: OFA Fanconi, Hips, Patella, Eyes, PRA
Dog's health tests: OFA Fanconi Carrier, Eyes CERFd Normal
Registration if any (AKC, Basenji Clubs, etc): AKC
Price: Negotiable
Age when puppies will be ready to be taken home: Gemma is available NOW
Do you ship your Basenjis: Yes

Gemma is a lovely girl… and would have been a great show prospect.... until some major roughhousing with the boys caused a large hematome on her ear tip which has left her with a tipped ear. She was starting her show training when this incident occured... so Gemma is now available to a companion home. She is leash, crate, and house-trained. For more information on Gemma, feel free to contact Kathy at the above phone or email.

Your name: Kathy
Your city, state: Portland, Oregon
Your phone numbers/email: 503-839-0208, bennyburnerbono @ aol.com
Basenji(s) For Sale: "Junior"
Age of Basenji(s): 1 year old
Current weight of Basenji(s) for sale: 22
Parents health tests: OFA Fanconi, Hips, Elbows, Patella, Eyes, PRA
Dog's health tests: OFA Fanconi Clear, Eyes CERFd Normal
Registration if any (AKC, Basenji Clubs, etc): AKC
Price: Negotiable
Age when puppies will be ready to be taken home: Junior is available NOW
Do you ship your Basenjis: Yes

Junior is a high energy boy that would love a female companion to hang out with all day long. He is crate, leash, and house-trained. He started his show career and has 1 single point. He hasn't experienced the lure, but may enjoy that with some training. Small furry pets may not be a good match for Junior… he might show them some extra attention that isn't warranted! For more information on Junior, feel free to contact Kathy at the above phone or email.

Your name: Kathy
Your city, state: Portland, Oregon
Your phone numbers/email: 503-839-0208, bennyburnerbono @ aol.com
Basenji(s) For Sale: "Nacho"
Age of Basenji(s): 2.5 years old
Current weight of Basenji(s) for sale: 24
Parents health tests: OFA Fanconi, Hips, Patella, Eyes, PRA
Dog's health tests: OFA Hip Excellent, Fanconi Clear, OFA Thyroid Normal, Eyes CERFd Normal, PRA Carrier
Registration if any (AKC, Basenji Clubs, etc): AKC
Price: Negotiable
Age when puppies will be ready to be taken home: Nacho is available NOW
Do you ship your Basenjis: Yes

Nacho is a very sweet and silly boy that loves his person and loves all girl dogs. He wants to be with his people or laying around on the couch being a couch potato. His temperament is outstanding and he loves all people and children. He is needing a fenced yard to run amuck and get his energy out regularly. For more information on Nacho, feel free to contact Kathy at the above phone or email.

There are a number of things you can do to make sure your dogs teeth don't build up so much tartar and calculus.
I have NEVER had a dog's teeth cleaned…. I scale them at least 1-2x a year and that is all they tend to need.... and "normal" scaling is just using my thumbnail to pull off the tartar and calculus.
Dogs need to have crunchy stuff to chew/gnaw on to keep their teeth clean.. raw bones are great... rawhides on a regular basis work great too.

BTW.. I dont' brush my dogs teeth.. the basenjis tend to have much better teeth than the IGs... and I use a gel on my IGs teeth to keep them clean [it is easier than the fight with her to scale/brush them regularly!].

@godzilla:

after losing kenta back in feb. i've been looking for a brindle also he died from blastomcosis )
the lady i got him from says he was a rare one but i grew up with
a black and white and got another he has such a attitude and i love
him the rodent if you happen to find more than one let me know PLEASE

If you are looking for a brindle boy… shoot me a message at bennyburnerbono at aol dot com.
We also have a black boy and a tri girl available... and a red girl just to makie it all even!

Kathy

Are you still looking for another Basenji family member? We have a few adults looking for homes if you are interested in checking them out.

I have some dogs that play with lots of growling noises…
and I have some that never make a peep.
I have had dogs that play over bones and squeal like piggies as they hit each other in the face.

But, I agree with Pat... when it appears they are fighting with NO NOISE
THEN I get concerned... that is what I would call a Death Match.
Noise is always a good thing...
Silence, in Basenjis, is NOT golden!!

Crate them when gone... just for safety's sake...
better safe than sorry.

If you are interested in a an 8-month old tri girl….
please feel to check out my Khani's Basenjis FaceBook page....
Daisy and Violet are looking for their forever homes.
Both should test as Fanconi Clear as parents are Fanconi Clear and completely health-tested.
You can email me at bennyburnerbono at aol.com for more info.

But Shelley, that isn't the point.
What happens when your dogs pass and you want another dog.
You don't want a rescue.
You don't want a puppy.
But you for sure want a Basenji.
That is when you are thankful for those breeders willing to let you be in the presence of one of their "golden opportunity" adult Basenjis.

Keep you eye on Michael… THAT is the temperament that he is producing.. because that is how he is.. I love it!

Sounds like at 3 years old he is just now learning what it means to play.
I have heard of using the OUCH very loud when he nips…. basically the dog thinks "uh oh that was not a good thing to do"
Encourage play, just work on play where he gets his energy out but not psycho play. Taking him for walks isn't going to be enough.. that doesn't get out the energy like running like a wild banshee. He needs to release some energy.. perhaps a dog park or a locked up tennis court when you could throw a ball for him to chase around?