As always on this forum, DNA is strongly encouraged but having had basenjis all my life , some registered & full blooded and some mixes I’d like to think I can tell when a dog has some basenji in them. However I did have both my mixes DNA done by Wisdom Panel. Neither dog has any basenji DNA listed but both have a 1/4 DNA that just lists dog groups of which basenjis are in that group. I firmly believe my Cyrus has basenji in him as he talks and acts like a basenji but he does not have the coloring of a basenji and he barks like a small dog but unlike any dog I have heard! The vet has his DNA profile and he’s still listed as a basenji mix. Point is it doesn’t matter unless you’re showing or breeding! As long as you love them then it doesn’t matter and they can be whatever you think they are to you! I love my furbabies no matter what!

I used Wisdom Panel for my assumed Basenji mix. It showed no basenji at all. My boy is 32 lbs and short hair. His DNA says he is 25% American Eskimo 12.5% Boston Terrier 12.5% Chow Chow 12.5% German Shepherd 12.5% Miniature Schnauzer 25% Breed Group-Sporting, Herding, Hound, Terrier. Having owned basenjis all my life I would say my boy has basenji in him by his personality and behavior regardless of what his dna says!!

@debradownsouth

Thanks! I totally get having issues to deal with. I hope all gets better for her and will patiently await for her reply.

Her body looks like my beagle am staff mix. I think maybe a
Staffordshire basenji mix.

I believe Terry Reed still breeds and shows basenjis. She is in the Conroe area.