Mahalo for this. My best pal of 14 years 9 months and 13 days. Was my Basenji. I had to put him down last year. All that you said is true. I miss him and think of him often. But we had the best of times and he gave me the greatest memories. He was a rascal. And I wouldn’t want him any other way. Aloha.

The Basenji has been an all-purpose hunting dog across Africa for thousands of years and unlike most hounds, it is both a sighthound and a scenthound - and can be trained to point and retrieve. The breed is virtually unchanged since the days of the Pharaohs making it one of the oldest 'true to type' breeds. they are also a spitz and in the hound group of according to the AKC.

I had a red basenji/ shiba mix. She wes extremely smart and about 50 lb. I never heard her make any noise besides a snarl her whole 15 year life. She also hated my mom. I loved her. Miss you Toby.

@edmis90

Жыл бұрын

That mix must've been really stubborn and strong-willed

I have a big red Basinji named Luke. He is a shelter rescue that had a hard time finding a home as he was returned 3 times. Luke is a 100 pound Basenji. A giant among Basinji's I guess. Luke was scared and aggressive when I got him as people had treated him poorly before I got him. I have had a few dogs over my life and Luke was the biggest challenge for sure. Luke has been with me for 5 years now and he is the most affectionate dog I've ever had, he goes everywhere with me even to work because I own my business. A Basenji is certainly not for everyone and probably not the best choice for new dog owners. There are so many great dogs at the Humane Society so if you are looking for a loyal companion for life check out your local shelter.

@christinaraestott710

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my!im relieved you found him! He is big! We adopted a basenji that had difficulty finding a home abandoned! We love her she’s funny and smart We have a Siberian Husky a few months younger they are tight friends and love to play! I love both our adopted dogs and both are wonderful

@kathreensmith1421

Жыл бұрын

My basenji only ways around 13 lb but I think she might be a runt but I'm not sure if she only stands about 13 inches high but sweetest pie

Step on its tail ? how do you step on its tail when it's tail is curled up

My basenji both barks and yodel and screams like a human I've had her for 5 years she will be six on January 6th 2023 she was given to me when she was about one and I've never had a better dog in my life she is my ESA if I'm crying real bad because I'm in pain she will come and lay across my stomach

Our Pitsenji rescue Willy was the coolest dog IN THE WORLD, total strangers stopped to admire him all the time. Miss him so much I feel like I'm going to die literally 💔💔💔

The basenji is a very excellent smart temperamental and protective dog they do come out of Africa now but originated in Egypt years ago. They also come in blue tri colors, blue and cream and also blue brindle which the only color that the AKC does recognizes which is the blue and cream because they say that the blues are a dilute color. I owned a blue tri-color female which was a very special intelligent smart loving and calm dog and I also owned a red and white puppy from her that was also a very good calm dog. I strongly suggest that before anybody decides to just go out and purchase one they need to do research on them so that they know what they are getting into when they do purchase a basenji they can be a very difficult and stubborn dog because they are so intelligent and they think for themselves and can be very stubborn and if you don't know what you're getting into when purchasing one you may be making a mistake if you haven't done your research on them so I suggest very strongly that if anyone decides to get one they do need to do research on their temperamentsin any and all information about them that they can find out before making a purchase. They are super great dogs and if you don't know or do the research you might be very disappointed once you get one if you haven't done enough research on them and about them and make sure that you purchase from a reputable breeder.p

I was 40, never had a dog before and I bought a basenji pup just because they are cute. big mistake) it was a pain. but eventually we're tuned up, he is now 5 yo and we are the bestest friends)

Basenjis are sight hounds, not scent hounds. Not to say they can't use their nose like other dogs, just that they rely more upon sight. Also, I had no trouble house-training mine, and even trained one to use a litter box, when I lived in an apartment.

@angelinacamacho8575

15 күн бұрын

they are both the Basenji has been an all-purpose hunting dog across Africa for thousands of years and unlike most hounds, it is both a sighthound and a scenthound - and can be trained to point and retrieve. The breed is virtually unchanged since the days of the Pharaohs making it one of the oldest 'true to type' breeds.

I also have found that a basenji is not hard to housebreak as long as you start them getting used to them to using puppy papers they are not very difficult at all to housebreak as long as you get them used to the puppy papers around 4 weeks I had six puppies and before they turned 8 weeks old when I sold them each and every one of them was housebroken as long as you are very committed to getting them housebroken and using puppy papers once they get older they will also automatically go outside on their own because their mother also teaches them at the same time as long as they are with her for at least 8 weeks before you sell them. Before getting one I suggest that you do a lot of research on this breed of dog and if you do decide to purchase one to make sure that you get it from a reputable breeder.

@angelinacamacho8575

15 күн бұрын

my basenji mix was pad trained when I got him at 8 weeks but the day I brought him home I just took him out frequently. it also helped that i had a senor female lab who was well behaved and was a great role model and helper dog. it made training easier when he would observe her doing a task like walking on leash and then doing the same.

They don't have that "I love you" expression of other dogs. They want to escape and run. Sometimes they manage it. As for intelligence, they used to be ranked the second least intelligent, just ahead of beagles or something like that, because they won't do what you tell them. But they are intelligent and patient when they want something like to escape and run. They love but don't have that need to stick around their people. They show affection when their people return home, and only then will they wag their tales, but they're not really waggers. They don't show their good old doggie nature that way. If they escape, you probably need to run and chase them. If you don't they may come back eventually if not hit by a car.

@pascaletesta7603

4 ай бұрын

Exactly 😂

@redhood2171

18 күн бұрын

A cat in a dog’s body

I like this dog alort looking so cute

You guys don't believe me or not but I actually got a small basenji in India these are actually street dog in India 😶

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I want one

@markkillick4925

10 ай бұрын

Do proper research dont trust these short films they are a semi domesticated dog breed that needs at very least an hours walk a day they Should only be let off the leash in a fenced area if they see a small animal you wont be able to stop them chasing it if it crosses a road they will follow they are a special dog that deserves a special owner for life

"Scream if you accidentally step on its tail" How are you supposed to step on a basenji's tail? 🤦‍♂️

@homesweetesthome1726

Жыл бұрын

It takes some effort, lol!

@deathiswelcome2004

8 ай бұрын

When they're sprawled out on the floor. Lol. Mine requires a window to be open to bathe in the sunlight. And by requires I mean if she can't the banshee comes out untill she can.

They had me until they talked about shaving the coat. Basenjis never need to be shaved. Their coat is extremely short, so such a thing would be completely unnecessary.

Basanji on treadmill

Are they ok for first time dog owners?

@panikaropanikaro

Жыл бұрын

Definitely no

@kathreensmith1421

Жыл бұрын

They can be if you have the patience

@dthomas4501

Жыл бұрын

absolutely not unless you have worked with a breeder for 12 mos to really understand the breed!!

@mr.sushi2221

Жыл бұрын

Was my first dog but I grew up with dogs and had training

@GianniEndo

Жыл бұрын

Yes, don’t listen to these bozos. Any dog is ok for a first time owner. You just need patience, confidence, and time.

Gets along with cats you are joking my two want to eat cats

@pennlawrence6520

10 ай бұрын

Yep. Not a good mix.

@markkillick4925

10 ай бұрын

So many channels dont even seen to do any research in to this breed they are a special dog but not for everyone@@pennlawrence6520