Basenji mix?

[maillotpois]

We had neighbors who had one when I was little. It was a very friendly dog. They don't bark - they make this weird howling sound instead. It was quite amusing.

I hope someone has more recent experience with the breed than I do. And I think it's mostly about how the dog has been treated as opposed to the breed. That said, I LOVE bullmastiffs.

[Wahine]

I hope someone has more recent experience with the breed than I do. And I think it's mostly about how the dog has been treated as opposed to the breed. That said, I LOVE bullmastiffs.

I would love to get another bully but the BF has put his foot down there. And he has a very good point. Over the next year or so there will be a lot of road trips in our newly converted sprinter and he wants a dog that can have a crate inside the van that won't take up the whole interior.

[Veronica]

Who did your Sprinter conversion? We've been thinking about a trailer or a Provan Tiger for camping. The tent's okay... but, it's cold!


I know nothing about dog breeds, but I'm glad you get to adopt!

Veronica

[Wahine]

BF did the conversion.

It took him about 2.5 months, cost about $10, 000. But it is SWEEEEEEEET!!!

I should start another thread and post pictures.

[Atlas]

I don't know any basenjis personally but I believe that are hard to train. Everything I've read/heard relates that they're very smart and curious, but not particularly obedient. But you mentioned the dog was a shepherd mix so maybe the shepherd would make that easier. Basenjis are beautiful and interesting dogs and I absolutely love the noises they make.

[malkin]

Basenjis are cool and they yodel!

[newfsmith]

Basenjis, like any breed, can be hard to train, or they can be easy. That is a case for looking at a breeder where you can assess the parent's personality. However, bear in mind that with a mix breed dog, the descriptions are often just what the dog looks like, which doesn't mean that the suggested cross is actual. So reading up on the traits of the breeds may be an exercise in futility. Read the dog, not the books.

[emily_in_nc]

BF did the conversion.

It took him about 2.5 months, cost about $10, 000. But it is SWEEEEEEEET!!!

I should start another thread and post pictures.

Yes, please do! Very interested!

[Wahine]

Yes, please do! Very interested!

Here is the link.

[alexis_the_tiny]

Well, seeing as the dog you have your eye on is a mix of a Basenji and a Shepherd, you might possibly have a big handful on your hands since both are active, clever dogs and active, clever dogs who are not engaged correctly will destroy stuff out of boredom. On the other hand, it IS a mixed breed and you may luck out and get a dog with the best of both temperaments and none of the hyperactivity. Can the shelter tell you more about the dog and it's temperament from the time it's spent in there? It would be really helpful. From all I've read about Basenjis, they seem like dogs with strong preferences.