@crazysenji Well said. Any breed dog on a leash will get frustrated, angry and even scared when they are hampered from protecting themselves (i.e. by a leash).

@crazysenji Well said. Any breed dog on a leash will get frustrated, angry and even scared when they are hampered from protecting themselves (i.e. by a leash).

Also, I would like to say that what I loved most about my B's was their independent spirit and their joie de vivre. I never did much training with my dogs except where their safety was concerned. My husband's personality is completely opposite mine and he is more of a "Lab" or "Golden" man. Lately he's liking standard Poodles! (ugh). Introducing a Basenji into your home IS like having a 2 year old and all the personalities have to have some give and take.

@chrisf Excellent point. Posts would never attack a third party.

Toby is staying at the veterinary hospital over the weekend. They are looking to see if he does have a seizure. I was told also that he is alert, and hungry, so good signs!

Does anyone on this list have any experience with this parasite? I have recently been switching him over to a BARF diet.

I had to take Toby to the veterinary college yesterday for an emergency visit. During the night Thursday Toby woke me up with whining, banging and rattling his collar. I found him stuck under a chair in the bedroom and when I got him untangled, he continued to move around in circles. My first thoughts were some kind of nerve poison but after watching him awhile, he seemed to have gone blind suddenly.

My vet sent me straight over to the Veterinärhochschule in Hannover where we spent most of the day. He was seen by the ophthalmologist, the neurologist, the cardiologist, had lots of blood taken, x-rays, an echo cardiogram, an mri, a spinal tap, and I don't remember what else! He was very well taken care of. The final diagnosis is nerve damage that is causing his optic nerve to malfunction, and some nerve damage that is causing difficulty in walking. There is no tumor or infection so we currently have a mystery.

They kept him overnight to perform more tests; it's already after noon here and they haven't called yet. While waiting I am (naturally) trying to second guess and doing amateur research on the net. Any help will be appreciated.:(

@LiveWWSD:

Welcome. Are you looking into another rescue when you return to the states?

We've always had rescues and I feel like I've missed out on puppy antics, so I'm debating. Toby doesn't baroo or wag his tail and I really miss being met at the door with a welcome baroo and a tail trying to wag itself off!!

Hello everyone,
I currently have only one Basenji boy, Toby, who we got as a rescue when he was already 4. He is currently 11 and still up to his old tricks. We have also had 2 female rescues in the past, Sheba and Wriggley. We still miss them both. We have been living in Germany the last 2 years but will be moving back home this summer.