Kiroja Basenjis
Basenji facts for you to ponder...
If you are considering getting a Basenji or just looking to find out more about them, then this page will be of interest. This breed is quite different, and not for everyone. But in the right hands, it is such a truely rewarding dog. The key is finding a responsible and reputable breeder who heath tests their dogs and puts health and temperament as a top priority in selecting breeding stock.
good reasons NOT to get a Basenji:
- highly active dog, they need lots of exercise and room to run
- very independent by nature, this is not the breed for obedience
- can be aloof with strangers
- can be agressive with other dogs, especially the same sex
- they may be the "barkless" dog, but they can vocally express themselves in a variety of ways including loud shreiking whines and screams
- highly intelligent, they will outsmart you every chance they get
- very good escape artists, they can jump out of yards and climb over fences
- think of a B as a never-ending toddler
- do better with a doggie friend, they can be quite unhappy all alone
- incredible chewers, they especially love trash and underwear
- cannot be off leash, their hunting skills will kick in and they will chase anything, including cars
- not always good with small children, they don't tolerate all the chasing and pulling
- they are not interested in pleasing you, they'd rather please themselves
- Basenjis are not like other breeds of dogs, they are more like a cat
- not normally cuddlers
or ball fetchers
- that wrinked forehead, prick ears, and curly tail are just so adorable
- great comedians and entertainers
- nice short coat that is easy to groom and sheds very little
- no doggy odor
- like to stay clean and
dry
- the famous Basenji yodel and the B-500
- love to snuggle with you under the covers
- few health problems compared to most breeds, and can live well into their teens
- unique, it's nice to have something different once in a while
- great size for traveling, whether it be to a show, lure trial, or friend's house
- B's are like potato chips, you can never have just one
- fairly easy breed to show owner-handled, and are fun to watch on the coursing field
- with the right positive
training, they can be very versatile competitors and companions
To get more information on Basenjis and finding a breeder, please visit the BCOA Outreach website.
Fanconi is a very prevalent disease in the Basenji breed, but there is now a genetic test available! A direct test is still in the making, however a DNA marker linkage test was developed in the fall of 2007 so breeders could start getting a handle on their litter plans. PLEASE, if you get a Basenji, make sure that your pup has been DNA tested with results of probable clear, probable carrier, or indeterminate. Those results will mean that your dog will NOT develop fanconi during his lifetime. If a test has not been done on your dog it MUST have at least one parent that has tested probable CLEAR!
When this page is finished, it will include more information on health issues and other stuff! Until then, please email me for any info you need.
-Kelli
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