@tanza:

Some talk, some never do. My OJ never uttered a yodel in 17+ years….

Welcome to the forum... who did you get your Basenji from? Many of us are related by our Basenjis.

Wow 17 years! That's a long time to keep quiet. My basenji came from harmony hounds, a breeder in Georgia!

We've been using Blue Buffalo chicken and rice. As far as treats go we've been using milk bones meaty flavors.

Curious as to what other Basenjis have been munching!

Hi! I'm new to the forum, my girlfriend and I just got our first Basenji about a month ago. His name is Ziggy and he's 4 1/2 months old.

The "problem" is I can't get him to make much noise. I understand they're barkless dogs, but he never does any yodeling. Now I shouldn't say never, I'll hear a short medium volumed "bark" maybe once every couple days, but besides that he just whines when he wants anything. He'll make cute yawning noises, but that's about it.

I'm sure this isn't one of the more normal questions, but how do I get him to speak? I love the sound of his voice!

Thanks!