agilebasenji
Posted : 8/19/2007 9:47:38 PM
You might want to PM agilebasenji, she is owned by 3 of them, I think.
2.5 actually. Zpuppy is only 8 months old so she doesn't count as a "whole" basenji. Actually she's more of a handful than the other two put together.
Bkimura, the 'goods' are the same as the bad. They keep you on your toes, they are very clever and you have to continually outsmart them, they have a quirky sense of humor that may or may not match yours. They won't love you and do what you want just because you are the human and you said so. They are a challenge, very primitive in their thinking/behavior. They won't sit there and stare at you adoringly. If you want them to work hard, you have to work harder. It's closer to an equal partnership than what I've had with other dogs. Other goods: They are clean, elegant, no doggy odor, and just gorgeous! I love the way they feel like sleek warm seals and find their singing melodious. (Truth be told, the howling is rather like bagpipes, you either love it or hate it. no in between.)
I'd be happy to send pics tomorrow when I'm back on my own computer.
Let me know if you have any specific questions on the breed. I've had one underfoot since 90. (Has it been that long?) And have trained my two current adults to advanced level agility titles. The are also certified/active therapy dogs, conformation ch's, etc. And I just hate to have to brag about them (yea right!).