Mention the word Basenji
to his owner, and you may hear the phrase, "a real handful." The
Basenji is fairly small, has a beautiful coat, is quiet, elegant and does not
smell "doggy" like some breeds do. Look at this description and then
remember "handful," which will tell you why this breed is not as common as
the Golden Retriever.
The Basenji loves to be with
"his people." They are indeed affection to their owners. You
will find this dog on your bed, your furniture, or wherever you are resting.
Try to move him and his stubbornness will shine through.
The Basenji loves to be
active, run and keep busy. A Basenji left alone can be extremely
destructive. He will chew things, tear things up and do whatever he
pleases to keep busy. If you open the door just a tad, he may race
through to escape, so always be sure your Basenji is tagged or microchipped,
"just in case."
Be very careful
researching this breed before you buy. There are many happy owners of
this breed, however there are just the same amount that discuss destruction
and the dog being strong-willed.
Training
The
pug is stubborn, and may take up to six months to housetrain.
You may also find him stubborn as you attempt to train him in other
ways as well.
Exercise
Your Basenji must
get daily exercise, and a lot of it. Keep him busy, exercised
and stimulated for a happy and less destructive dog.
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Grooming
This dog has a
soft, beautiful coat that requires very little grooming.
Health
Prone to kidney
disease, IPSID disease, anemia, hypothyroidism, PPM, Coloboma, PRA,
umbilical hernia and hip dysplasia,
