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Question for basenjimom & agilebasenji...

Posted : 3/16/2006 6:03:45 PM

and anyone else who knows that breed.............."Dora" was adopted from a shelter, so we don't know for sure what she is, but are pretty certain she's part border collie. Do you see any Basenji in her? She has that angular face and a pretty curly tail. What do you think?

BTW, you both have beautiful pups!

garrettandpaul

Posted : 3/16/2006 6:45:34 PM

Just wanted to say I think she is beautiful....that's what she is[]

lisak

Posted : 3/16/2006 7:49:11 PM

Thanks! Here's a better picture of her face.

Your girl is beautiful! I have a soft spot for GSD's. This is my girl, Meadow. She's a GSD mix.

jennie_c_d

Posted : 3/16/2006 8:05:42 PM

Beautiful dogs! I can see why you'd think Dora might be part Basenji. That cute pointy face and curly tail remind me of one, too. How big is she?

lisak

Posted : 3/16/2006 8:09:04 PM

She's about 20-21" at the withers and only 35 lbs.

Sera_J

Posted : 3/16/2006 8:16:42 PM

She's a doll! [

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I definitely see the border collie, and can see why you'd think basenji.

Well, whatever she is, she's a cuite!

jennie_c_d

Posted : 3/16/2006 8:21:11 PM

That's more BC size, right??? I'm not sure exactly how big Basenjis are, but I think they're smaller than that? Did you know that there are smooth coated Border Collies?

lisak

Posted : 3/16/2006 8:48:14 PM

Yes, I just found that out recently.

agilebasenji

Posted : 3/16/2006 8:53:28 PM

Well, if she's very, very naughty, she cold be part basenji. [sm=lol.gif] Really, she looks like she may be part basenji, from the pics, I couldn't say she's definately part sinji. What are her mannerisms like? Does she make strange vocalizations? I can see BC in her, but she looks more upright than most BC's I see. Either way, she's a cutie.

Size wise, basenjis are 25 pounds or so and 16-17" at the shoulder. My boysenjis are about 17.5 and 26-28 pounds. Girlsenjis are a little smaller

Karen

Posted : 3/16/2006 9:52:52 PM

It's definately a possibility, I can see why you might suspect it. I second the naughty question, basenjis are first and foremonst naughty! My Kiya is 19 pounds and Sammy is 22 pounds (although he's underweight). Does she love to shred paper? I haven't met one that isn't thrilled with the prospect of fresh paper to shred!