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wrote in message ... -L. wrote: Anyway, if you are an experienced dog owner, I would recommend the breed - they are incredibly endearing. But if this is your first or second dog, and/or you want a dog that is affectionate and attentive, a Basenji is not for you. And they do make noise despit the reputation. Compared to my other dog, she's quiet, though, and she Yep, a kind of gurgly growly noise. It's odd. And yeah, the one Basenji I knew wasn't overly affectionate, but he liked it ok. Alice As a latecomer to this thread, I don't know what was posted previously. I've previously been owned by Basenjis. I say owned by, because they are about as close to being a cat as you can get in a dog. They are extremely intelligent and independent thinkers. They also are escape artists and not cautious about running into traffic. You have to have a good sense of humor to live with one of these dogs. But, they can be trained if you are willing to make the effort. I took a Basenji to her Companion Dog degree in obedience. When she wanted to perform, she was magnificent. I loved it when she outscored the Golden Retrievers and poodles, etc. Other times, well, like I said, she might as well be a cat. She was affectionate, but not in the adoring way of some dogs. Much more like a cat. I still miss the little yodel that serves as a greeting. Annie |
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wrote in message ... -L. wrote: Anyway, if you are an experienced dog owner, I would recommend the breed - they are incredibly endearing. But if this is your first or second dog, and/or you want a dog that is affectionate and attentive, a Basenji is not for you. And they do make noise despit the reputation. Compared to my other dog, she's quiet, though, and she Yep, a kind of gurgly growly noise. It's odd. And yeah, the one Basenji I knew wasn't overly affectionate, but he liked it ok. Alice As a latecomer to this thread, I don't know what was posted previously. I've previously been owned by Basenjis. I say owned by, because they are about as close to being a cat as you can get in a dog. They are extremely intelligent and independent thinkers. They also are escape artists and not cautious about running into traffic. You have to have a good sense of humor to live with one of these dogs. But, they can be trained if you are willing to make the effort. I took a Basenji to her Companion Dog degree in obedience. When she wanted to perform, she was magnificent. I loved it when she outscored the Golden Retrievers and poodles, etc. Other times, well, like I said, she might as well be a cat. She was affectionate, but not in the adoring way of some dogs. Much more like a cat. I still miss the little yodel that serves as a greeting. Annie |
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Annie Wxill wrote:
You have to have a good sense of humor to live with one of these dogs. But, they can be trained if you are willing to make the effort. I took a Basenji to her Companion Dog degree in obedience. When she wanted to perform, she was magnificent. I loved it when she outscored the Golden Retrievers and poodles, etc. Other times, well, like I said, she might as well be a cat. Heh, I don't wnat a basenji, was just remarking on the little experience I've had with one. Cute dogs but not for me . Alice -- The root cause of problems is simple overpopulation. People just aren't worth very much any more, and they know it. Makes 'em testy. ...Bev |\ _,,,---,,_ Tigress /,`.-'`' -. ;-;;,_ http://havoc.gtf.gatech.edu/tigress |,4- ) )-,_..;\ ( `'-' '---''(_/--' `-'\_) Cat by Felix Lee. |
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Annie Wxill wrote:
You have to have a good sense of humor to live with one of these dogs. But, they can be trained if you are willing to make the effort. I took a Basenji to her Companion Dog degree in obedience. When she wanted to perform, she was magnificent. I loved it when she outscored the Golden Retrievers and poodles, etc. Other times, well, like I said, she might as well be a cat. Heh, I don't wnat a basenji, was just remarking on the little experience I've had with one. Cute dogs but not for me . Alice -- The root cause of problems is simple overpopulation. People just aren't worth very much any more, and they know it. Makes 'em testy. ...Bev |\ _,,,---,,_ Tigress /,`.-'`' -. ;-;;,_ http://havoc.gtf.gatech.edu/tigress |,4- ) )-,_..;\ ( `'-' '---''(_/--' `-'\_) Cat by Felix Lee. |
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