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another question-this time about getting a dog-thanks for the
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(Sherry ) wrote in message ...
The one lesson I have learned in my Dog Mommy-hood is if you get two dogs, do not get two bitches unless you are prepared to deal with a lot of strong pack behavior. I will never make that mistake again. Could be my dogs, but the counselor at the HS warned me of this, and I didn't heed the warning. I just was too blinded by the Basenji wrinkly head, huge ears and tail going 1000 mph: http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...x.msnw?action= ShowPhoto&PhotoID=7 Who says pound dogs aren't cute? Aww!! Cute! "Better to hear with, my dear," sure comes to mind! LOL...actually, the ears stayed the same size, and she somewhat grew into them. Befo (first day home, age 9 weeks or so) http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoto&PhotoID=1 After: (age 5 years) http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...oto&PhotoID=19 I sometimes miss those sweet puppy days. Sigh -L. |
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Befo (first day home, age 9 weeks or so)
http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoebox.msnw?ac tion=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1 After: (age 5 years) http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoebox.msnw?ac tion=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=19 I sometimes miss those sweet puppy days. Sigh -L. Wow. She *did* grow into those ears. She's really a beautiful dog. She looks very strong and muscled. Sherry |
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Befo (first day home, age 9 weeks or so)
http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoebox.msnw?ac tion=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1 After: (age 5 years) http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoebox.msnw?ac tion=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=19 I sometimes miss those sweet puppy days. Sigh -L. Wow. She *did* grow into those ears. She's really a beautiful dog. She looks very strong and muscled. Sherry |
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(Sherry ) wrote in message ...
Befo (first day home, age 9 weeks or so) http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoebox.msnw?ac tion=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1 After: (age 5 years) http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoebox.msnw?ac tion=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=19 I sometimes miss those sweet puppy days. Sigh -L. Wow. She *did* grow into those ears. She's really a beautiful dog. She looks very strong and muscled. Sherry Thanks. She's solid as a rock, and quick as a flash. I think she may have some Bully in her or something. Her behavior is pure Basenji, though. -L. |
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(Sherry ) wrote in message ...
Befo (first day home, age 9 weeks or so) http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoebox.msnw?ac tion=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=1 After: (age 5 years) http://groups.msn.com/idontmindsComp...hoebox.msnw?ac tion=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=19 I sometimes miss those sweet puppy days. Sigh -L. Wow. She *did* grow into those ears. She's really a beautiful dog. She looks very strong and muscled. Sherry Thanks. She's solid as a rock, and quick as a flash. I think she may have some Bully in her or something. Her behavior is pure Basenji, though. -L. |
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(kate) wrote in message . com...
(Sherry ) wrote in message ... The one lesson I have learned in my Dog Mommy-hood is if you get two dogs, do not get two bitches unless you are prepared to deal with a lot of strong pack behavior. I will never make that mistake again. Could be my dogs, but the counselor at the HS warned me of this, and I didn't heed the warning. I just was too blinded by the Basenji wrinkly head, huge ears and tail going 1000 mph: We are actually interested in basenji mixes or pure breeds. I met one at the anti cruelty society here and it was difficult to conntrol on a leash. Is that pretty typical? Do they get along with cats? Basenjis (even my mix) are not for the feint of heart. They are incredibly one-minded - hunt, hunt, hunt! While they like humans, they aren't overtly social, and would much rather run up for a quick pet, and then run back out to try to find something to kill, and are always on the move. They are stubborn and resist training, but are incredibly smart. My dog has never been a good leash walker - she pulls and wants to hunt. It has taken much training to get her to where she heels and is a pleasure to walk with. Puppyhood was pure hell. She simply was too busy playing/hunting to learn anything. She has (and still has) an attention span of about 3 seconds. The trainer said she was one of the "thickest nerved" dogs he'd ever seen - her attention to prey and prey drive are incredibly strong. That being said, she is incredibly affectionate when she wants to be - she loves people and is attentive when she wants to be. She also responds to voice commands well - when a prey item is not within sight. She understands a number of commands, and in that regard, she's a pleasure. She picked things up very quickly during training, but putting them into practice was difficult for her - she is always more interested in whether or not there was a bird or squirrel to hunt. I have to work with her constantly, to remind her of her skill package. . She is dog-aggressive (which has been difficult to train out of her), and will try to kill cats other than ours. She loves our cats, though, and often times sleeps with one of them. One thing I should warn you about is that Basenji hair is *impossible* to clean up after - it is very fine, like eyelashes, and is nearly impossible to vaccuum up - it is so light. And my dog sheds twice a year - a LOT! She sheds like a horse - clumps come off, and she needs daily grooming despite the fact that she licks herself clean all the time. She is also oily-coated - we call her our "Little Grease Pig" and her feet stink sometimes. I met one other Basenji owner who said their dog was oily too, so it may be the breed. I can give her a bath and a day and a half later, she's oily again. 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 hunts silently. good luck, -L. |
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(kate) wrote in message . com...
(Sherry ) wrote in message ... The one lesson I have learned in my Dog Mommy-hood is if you get two dogs, do not get two bitches unless you are prepared to deal with a lot of strong pack behavior. I will never make that mistake again. Could be my dogs, but the counselor at the HS warned me of this, and I didn't heed the warning. I just was too blinded by the Basenji wrinkly head, huge ears and tail going 1000 mph: We are actually interested in basenji mixes or pure breeds. I met one at the anti cruelty society here and it was difficult to conntrol on a leash. Is that pretty typical? Do they get along with cats? Basenjis (even my mix) are not for the feint of heart. They are incredibly one-minded - hunt, hunt, hunt! While they like humans, they aren't overtly social, and would much rather run up for a quick pet, and then run back out to try to find something to kill, and are always on the move. They are stubborn and resist training, but are incredibly smart. My dog has never been a good leash walker - she pulls and wants to hunt. It has taken much training to get her to where she heels and is a pleasure to walk with. Puppyhood was pure hell. She simply was too busy playing/hunting to learn anything. She has (and still has) an attention span of about 3 seconds. The trainer said she was one of the "thickest nerved" dogs he'd ever seen - her attention to prey and prey drive are incredibly strong. That being said, she is incredibly affectionate when she wants to be - she loves people and is attentive when she wants to be. She also responds to voice commands well - when a prey item is not within sight. She understands a number of commands, and in that regard, she's a pleasure. She picked things up very quickly during training, but putting them into practice was difficult for her - she is always more interested in whether or not there was a bird or squirrel to hunt. I have to work with her constantly, to remind her of her skill package. . She is dog-aggressive (which has been difficult to train out of her), and will try to kill cats other than ours. She loves our cats, though, and often times sleeps with one of them. One thing I should warn you about is that Basenji hair is *impossible* to clean up after - it is very fine, like eyelashes, and is nearly impossible to vaccuum up - it is so light. And my dog sheds twice a year - a LOT! She sheds like a horse - clumps come off, and she needs daily grooming despite the fact that she licks herself clean all the time. She is also oily-coated - we call her our "Little Grease Pig" and her feet stink sometimes. I met one other Basenji owner who said their dog was oily too, so it may be the breed. I can give her a bath and a day and a half later, she's oily again. 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 hunts silently. good luck, -L. |
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