Basenji mix?

[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.

[Wahine]

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.

Thanks for this. I'm looking forward to going to the shelter to meet a few different dogs. It may be a little while, but hopefully soon.

[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.

[roadie gal]

Does your shelter let you "check out" dogs? If it does, you can take the dog for a day or so and see how it's personality is. If not, maybe you can spend some time with him at the shelter. You won't get a full idea of his personality after he has his forever home and gets used to you, but you'll get some idea.

[Wahine]

Thanks Roadie gal. I'm not sure if they do but I'll lookin into it.