Basenji mix?

[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.

[smilingcat]

If you can find a dog from a rescue group where the dogs are cared at a foster homes, then you can ask the foster parents of the dog's disposition.

Some shelters do have volunteers who spend play time with the dogs and would have some insight into the dogs disposition. So do ask.

And I totally agree with read the dog and not a book.

My neighbor down in Los Angeles had a female pit bull dropped off in his lap. He wasn't really looking to take care of a dog but he ended up with the dog. And that pit bull was the gentlest and friendliest dog I've ever seen. He did take the dog to a park and she didn't show any aggression toward other female or male dogs. I was pretty amazed at her calm disposition. So do read the dog and not a book.

I also knew someone with a besinji. He was a feral and domesticated. He wasn't socialized and definitely very hostile toward other dogs. Owner had his set of issues too and it didn't help the dogs disposition. I think with proper training and care, that bisenji could have gotten over his emotional trauma.

So find out about the history of the dog if possible and talk with the foster parents.

[Wahine]

Thank you smilingcat.

There are a couple of local shelters that I plan to spend some time at and there is also a fanily looking for a home for their golden/spaniel cross that can't go with them on a move. So I have lots of options once I get the final OK from my landlord. There isn't anything in my lease about no pets but we haven't spoken about it explicitly. They are on vacation right now so I'm waiting for them to get back.


Fingers crossed that it works out.

[Wahine]

I have what I would consider very good dog handling skills, I've owned hounds before that would listen to me but worked over the rest of the family.

I think it would be really fun to have a dog that we could do agility stuff with. We already have some skinnies and a teetertotter that the BF built for mountain biking practice.