Posts made by senjisilly

Not a breeder. I am curious as well. I am surprised that no one has responded to your question since there are quite a few breeders who belong to the Forums. To help avoid buying a dog or pup that has been too tightly line-bred you can research breeder lines though the Zande database. https://pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/

I so sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing one of our beloved pets. If you are on Reddit, there is a subreddit where you can request portraits of your pets that have passed on. Maybe you can have one created with both of your beloved Basenjis. https://www.reddit.com/r/RainbowBridgeBabies/comments/b21pu0/how_to_request_and_about_us/

It's an American developed breed, dating back to the mid 1800's. According to what I read, it was a Rat Terrier variation until 2016 when it received a separate breed recognition by the AKC. http://www.teddyrooseveltterrier.org/

@mryltis
Read this comment from @morgansc within this post dated May 30, 2019, 7:49 AM. It answers your question. Ideally it is best to wait until age 24 months but no early than 18 months.
https://basenjiforums.com/post/177284

I used the same size crate for a puppy as I do for an adult with a bit more bedding material. Your breeder should be able to advise you but if not, go to a dog show where you can talk to breeders as well as see the types of crates they recommend you use.

@drjuliana
Sent you a pm.

Welcome to the wonderful world of teenage Basenjis. My first Basenji, who joined the family at 11 months old, was thoughtfully destructive until she died at age 14.5. Thoughtful as in she thought about what to destroy before turning our belonging into trash. Ella was the devil.

Here is the link to the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/thedvqs/

This was posted to the sub-Reddit, r/Basenji. I did not find the questionnaire difficult to navigate. Several of the questions had multiple choice box choices that did not pertain to Basenjis. I ended up writing paragraphs of descriptions.

Sorry to be so late on commenting here. There are several Facebook groups you may want to join. 2 are Basenji specific.

Bladder Stones Basenji - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1505737939475808/

Canine Cystinuria - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1264949876904169/

The third group is secret and you need to be Facebook friends with a member in order to join. Contact me if you are interested in joining - Basenji Cystine Bladder Stone Awareness.

@winnieblues
RE: Facebook Basenji groups

Are you interested on only US and Canada participants or are all owner/breeders welcome to participate?

@winnieblues
You can just make a post in the Basenji sub-reddit. My daughter and the other admin don't regularly monitor the posts and normally only look at posts if there are several reports from members. Your research project would not be the first one posted to the group. She also started the sub-reddit Rottweiler. She and the admins get a crazy amount of complaints from that group. She told me that the Basenji group is quiet and friendly, unlike the Rottweiler people.

Send a message directly to the admins of the Forums, admin@basenjiforums.com, to ask about posting a questionnaire for your research project as they don't personally check each Forum post. Next, go to Facebook where there are numerous Basenji groups. Most will allow you to post about your research project but it depends on the group's focus. I can give you a short list of Facebook groups to start with. Many of the Basenji groups are private so you will need to apply to join them. Always ask the admins directly (not in a post) if you can post your research project links. There is also a Basenji sub-Reddit group you can post your project to. My daughter founded the group so I know you can post the project there without issue, r/Basenji.

Contact your local breed clubs for help finding adult dogs that their reputable breeder members need homes for. Copper State Basenji Club, https://azbasenjis.org/; South Coast Basenji Fanciers, https://www.facebook.com/SoCalBasenjiFanciers; Basenji Club of Northern California (BCONC), https://www.facebook.com/norcalbasenjis. Use the Basenji Club of America breeder directory to contact the breeders listed for adult dogs, https://basenji.org/index.php/about-basenjis/breeder-directory. Do not use the AKC directory as there are several extremely disreputable breeders who advertise there. If you are reasonably Basenji experienced, apply to be a foster volunteer for BRAT. Many Basenjis in foster homes never make the adoption page because they are adopted by their foster family. https://www.basenjirescue.org/Volunteer.asp

My boy eats a dehydrated food, The Honest Kitchen whole grain turkey. I got him as a 6 year old, changed his food to no grain kibble, then he developed bladder stones. It might have been coincidence but I suspect it wasn't because the kibble was also higher in protein than what Basenjis should eat. High protein consumption contributes to cystine stone formation. Protein level should be below 24%. Since your girl isn't keen on kibble, I also recommend Dr. Harvey's dehydrated foods where you add your own protein. My boy likes both dehydrated foods, The Honest Kitchen and Dr. Harvey's.

Has Mei found a new home yet?

A quick Google search suggested that diarrhea isn't unexpected with either of these drugs. Could the leakage be a result of the combination of the drugs?

• Rimadyl ... potential side effects, which can range from mild to serious.... Diarrhea
• The most common side effect of Flagyl (aka metronidazole) is diarrhea...

I don't know how long the drugs will stay in his system, but I'm leaning towards the idea that he would return to normal once the drugs dissipate. I am also (curious) why your DVM didn't think about the side effects of the medication(s) as possible contributing factors and jumped straight into another procedure.

(Doggie diapers are always an option until the issue is resolved.)

I agree with elbrant the side effects from the drugs are likely causing the fecal leaking. As the human, I had to be on a long course of Flagyl having contracted Amoebic Dysentery in Nepal. Believe me, I was never far from a bathroom while taking this drug.

Tomorrow Sunday, from 10-Noon, the Devore animal shelter will have a public lottery for the 4 tri-color Basenjis. If you put your name down for one of the four, you must turn up in person to adopt them. Once noon has past, any remaining Basenjis will be relinquished to BRAT. Some Basenji people have offered to try to get one of the 4 so they can turn them over to BRAT. Nothing is known about the four. Who knows how long they were without human companionship. While they are acting scared now, they could be semi-wild. These Basenjis NEED BRAT's help.

@creambasenji
Photo please.

Welcome! We would love to learn about you and your dog(s).

Here is a direct link to the BCOA breeder directory. If none of the nearby breeders lists are able to help you, contact the Breeder Liaison for help. [email removed] Denise keeps a list of breeders that do not want their kennels openly advertised.

https://basenji.org/index.php/about-basenjis/breeder-directory

I think the nearest breed club to you is in Washington. The Evergreen Basenji Club, http://www.evergreenbasenjiclub.org/