Adoptable Basenjis

[Scrappi&Monty]

I was just having a look on Petrescue and saw two purebred Basenji girls available for adoption and thought I'd share on here because that isn't something you see everyday  

 

https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/527939

https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/528253

[Boronia]

 

I was just having a look on Petrescue and saw two purebred Basenji girls available for adoption and thought I'd share on here because that isn't something you see everyday  

 

https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/527939

https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/528253

Pretty pretty dogs, the dark Hermione is a stunner!

[RuralPug]

There are actually four currently available on the BBNA website. They don't often need to use PetRescue, I'm thinking that it might be because the two girls are senior they have chosen to do that?

[Scrappi&Monty]

Yeah I had a look at their website just out of curiosity (I know I could never own a Basenji but they are lovely looking dogs!) 

I noticed the two others available. 

I didn't even realise these girls were 'senior'!  But yeah I'd say that could be why. 

[PANDI-GIRL]

 

Yeah I had a look at their website just out of curiosity (I know I could never own a Basenji but they are lovely looking dogs!) 

I noticed the two others available. 

I didn't even realise these girls were 'senior'!  But yeah I'd say that could be why. 

Why could you never own a Basenji , are they difficult dog's 

[Scrappi&Monty]

 

Why could you never own a Basenji , are they difficult dog's 

If I remember correctly they are quite a unique breed in terms of personality, and they aren't the type for a first time owner (not that I'm a first time owner though of course haha) . I will go to a bit of googling to refresh my memory  

[RuralPug]

Basenjis are actually primitive dogs and extremely independent and some are very stubborn when it comes to training. Some also vocalise a lot, they rarely if ever bark but they do yodel, howl, sing, chuckle and are noisy in various other ways. The BBNA are very good at educating first-time Basenji owners, as long as you are aware of what you might be getting into and have good advice ready to hand it isn't impossible LOL!
 

[RuralPug]

LOL all four are now on PetRescue! It must be a new policy for BBNA.

 

[Scrappi&Monty]

Just had a check online, (the Basenji VIC website) 

 

They are quite a primitive, very old breed from Central Africa and are not as domesticated as other dogs. 

So, similarly to wolves & dingoes their vocal chords to not allow them to bark, instead they make funny noises and 'yodel' (usually when super excited or if they get caught doing something naughty) 

 

Basically they aren't an easy dog because they aren't quite as domesticated as most other breeds.

They can be quite 'dominant', stubborn, curious, high-energy  & independent and do what they want rather than trying to please their owner. 

 

Also some more facts;

- They are quite cat-like; they hate being dirty so will groom themselves so they rarely smell or need baths.

- If they are loose, they will try to chase cars (they are a hunting sighthound and scenthound used to chase game animals into nets.)

- Very strong prey-drive; will climb fences and most likely won't come when called if they are chasing something.

Edited May 15, 2017 by Scrappi&Monty
Oh, just saw RP beat me to it! :)

[PossumCorner]

There hasn't been a lot of Basenji literature.  Veronica Tudor Williams wrote "the book" on Basenjis, (Basenjis, the Barkless Dogs) about the first ones she imported to the UK from the Congo where they were tribal (Pygmy) hunting dogs, and she achieved their recognition as a breed and set up the first kennels ("of the Congo") and showed them.

 

The old movie "Goodbye, My Lady" put the breed on the map in the USA - they had to import them from Tudor-Williams to make the film - which has some interesting background connect to early westerns - Shane and .

 

https://trueclassics.net/2011/01/19/good-bye-my-lady/ 

 

And I love this old news magazine article which talks about the making of the movie, including taking advice from an American breeder who ended up with the star at her kennels, all good stuff for a little-known breed.

 

http://www.apubasenjis.com/Good-Bye My Lady_a.pdf 

 

I love Basenjis, had one of the very early ones in Australia - from Lillian Barker who founded the Basenji Club of Victoria (Wandra Kennels).  Hope the gorgeous ones PetRescue have listed find the very best of homes.

[Her Majesty Dogmad]

I'm not fussed on Basenjis, i've only met one that was a beautifully natured dog, other than that it hasn't been positive for me.  There was one locally that the owners used to let off and it attacked my dog every time.  It was known as a menace in the dog park ....

[PossumCorner]

Know what you mean, much as I love the breed unreservedly, I'm not blind to the fact they are among the many breeds that are "not the dog for everybody".  Early socialising etc is super important, and if anything does go pear-shaped when they are youngsters it takes more to get back on track than many can manage.