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Basenjis are a hound, sighthound.... they were bred to hunt, this is in their DNA. What they see they chase. Unless in a secure area Basenjis should always be kept on lead. If they see something they will chase it and do not stop to look for cars.... So it is not that they "run away" they are running to catch something (or trying to). Keeping busy means they need exercise daily both for the body and their minds. Again, Basenjis are a hound, they are a "thinking" dog... positive training is the best method for training. However keep in mind that when asking a Basenji to do something, they will look like they are thinking "What's in it for me"? A tired Basenji is a good Basenji!

Most don't think it is important to look at the pedigree of their pups.... it really is important, especially regarding health testing for Fanconi and PRA, Zande gets those results direct from OFA to add to the pedigree data base, with their blessing otherwise they would never supply that information. It is not only important to breeders but to anyone looking or interested in research of the pedigree of their basenji. I honestly in 30+ yrs in the breed have never met a breeder (even not responsible breeders) that would not want their pups listed. This is a public site and one that is used by hundreds of people to research their Basenjis. It is also important to register your Basenji. There is nothing that is on Zande's site that is anything more then the pedigree and if there are any test results for Fanconi/PRA (and these are open to the public to see at www.ofa.org). Some breeders don't supply her with the litter information and in the US not all breeders register pups before placement because they have the new owners pick the registered name. Here is the link to the pedigree database, take a look....http://www.pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/

@slents - Crate at night should be in the bedroom with you, not alone downstairs. Basenjis want to be with you, even in a crate. Mine have always been in our bedroom (reason for more than one crate). I use wire crates and cover them with a blanket to make it more like a den. My two girls that I have now, sleep in their crates with the doors open, in the past my Basenjis slept in bed or in their crates

Have you spoken to his breeder? Neutering him will not make any difference in "nipping", Separation anxiety or aggression... Keep in mind that you have changed the household/changed his rules...

@roguecoyote - That is not too much walking.... keep up the good job!

@sakuhn62 - Sorry but responsible breeders are not looking for just show homes to place... it is important that health testing is done before breeding especially for Fanconi and PRA... Most all responsible breeders will keep their pick puppy to go to their breeding program, after that it is the home that is the most important. You will NOT find responsible breeders selling their pups on line, period. And you need to check out health testing, do not just take anyone that says it was done, check it out for yourself, period. Vets have no knowledge about DNA for Basenjis and since these are late onset unless the sire/dam are DNA tested you have no idea what the outcome of that pup will be... do NOT be fooled! Do your homework.

Update to this post: On my comment that responsible breeders do not sell on line, they might have a website that announces litter plans, different than selling on line.

And stay with her till she goes potty... reward and praise after... if you catch her peeing/pooping in the house, immediately pick her up, tell her "NO" and take her out and tell her "go pee/poop outside". And if you are not catching her in the act, you need to keep a leash on her so you know where she is... If she is napping pick her up and take her outside and tell her "go pee", praise and reward after she does. If on walks and she goes, praise and reward! Note also that I have had females that when they start to teeth they totally forget about "potty training"... that too will pass.

Please see the link that I would suggest everyone look at and consider purchasing. It is available on line, but a great resource to have in hard copy. Here is the link to the online Illustrated Standard put out by the Basenji Club of America. Note that on page 4 the coursing Basenjis are my Franie and her litter brother Trip. On page 9 regarding heads, the Tri is my C-Me. Note that wrinkles are harder to see on Black/White, Tri, and Brindles. Red/White is the easiest to see. A good ear set and head will show the best wrinkle. This Illustrated Standard will give anyone the basic knowledge of the Basenji. https://basenji.org/BasenjiU/Judge/Study/Illustrated-Standard-2012.pdf and you can go to www.basenji.org and purchase this for $10.00

@sanjibasenji - All of these are generally based on the pups....
In general

1. Teeth - around 6 months
2. 12 to 18 months
3. There are a number of good ones
4. There can be lots of variation in litters, very normal.

Honestly, they all have their favorites.... kind of like pick and choose.... the one you think they will love they don't touch... LOL.... Most all of the puzzle toys are great and Basenjis take to them, but I would start with the ball types that you put kibble bits or other treats in, as they roll them around, the treats will fall out. You can judge from that what else he might like.

On another note, there is no DQ in Basenjis (except Cryptorchid/Monorchid).. The standard is just a guide, many Basenjis are over/under the listed standard.

@sanjibasenji - You should pick them up and carry them out... until they are older and can hold pee/poo, not let them figure out how to get outside. At night I wake them and take them out, carry out and then carry in back to the crate. And yes the first couple of months are the hardest and you miss sleep... but wake them up and carry them out. Don't expect them to hold it and walk outside... puppies are used to getting up and going potty, not holding it. Remember that when with the litter they have Mom to clean up after them...
And honestly I don't agree that at night they should be by themselves... the need to be with their human...

You need to teach her to eat what is given to her. (or any puppy/adult for that matter), you give them their food, they have 10 minutes to eat or you take it away till the next feeding time... and twice a day is recommended. Of course using treats for training are used in between. I mix up kibble all the time different ones every four weeks or so. And for morning I give a table spoon of wet mixed with the kibble (who wants to eat dry food all the time?) For the evening meal I mix veggies (steamed or raw) with a meat source, again steamed or raw like ground turkey/chicken, unless you want to go to raw diet... but in the end, unless they are ill, they will eat if they are hungry, period and if not, time to wait till the next usual feeding time and if not well like human kids you eat now or wait till the next time. It is important IMO that get a good appetite as then when they do not eat you know there is something wrong when they have a good appetite. I use Fromm's kibble and mix with a different assortment of other kibble like Natural Balance limited ingredients, small bites. For a noon time treat they get a helping teaspoon of yogurt off the spoon... LOL, yes my Basenjis have always been taught to eat off a spoon or fork for that matter. Note also by changing up the food every few weeks, you never have to worry about changing foods that might upset their tummy.... and if a place is out of the food you wanted to use you can change up with no issues. I have done this for 35+ years in the breed and how I have raised my litters too.

Just because you don't think or the owners do not think the bitches are in season, they could be or getting close. And IMO, stop going to a dog park...sorry to say. Typically also, most dog parks in the US require spay/neuter after 6 months.

As noted this will not work for a Basenji. They need to be with the family... and honestly from a responsible breeder they would not place a pup with you and as a breeder I would not either. Yes that is harsh... but it is a fact... and again honestly... not dog would be happy outside like that... and as eeeefarm said, a home with a doggy door that they can come and go works...

@mikesull - 8 weeks was really to early for him to leave the pack (brothers/sisters- Mom and other adults) Basenjis are really not ready to leave the "nest" until 10 to 12 weeks.

@chrisf - That is not normal....sedation to take blood...

And welcome to the new Jamaa-Tanza litter born December 18th. 3 Girls, 1 Boy from CH Klassic Joy Ride to Tanza-Jamaa and sired by GCHS Astarte's Sir Tristan with Pips at Kazor, all tri litter as sire and dam are Tris

All pups are spoke for you can see the litter at my website www.tanzabasenjis.net

They can be great apartment dogs. Are they easy to train? Depends on who is doing the training and how well you are diligent in training. Remember, a tired Basenji is a good Basenji... you must work both their body AND mine. Be sure to go to a responsible breeder... and there is loads of information at www.basenji.org

@jesperfridolf - When he finds himself in what he thinks is a scary situation, don't react to it... just continue what you are doing and/or redirect his attention to you. Then when he is reacting to you, treat him.

@branch - Typically these are fatty lipomas. These happen in all older dogs, not just a Basenji. As your vet recommended they do not need to be removed since showing benign. If they are really unsightly for you, if you need to have something else done that he would need to be put under, you can have them removed then. Other than that, I would not worry about them. Just keep an eye on them. You can always have your Vet check by doing a needle extraction