1.11.17 Adam News and Info
Jan 12, 2017 1:12:30 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 1:12:30 GMT -5
I know zero about basenjis....I'm a cat person....several interesting characteristics listed here. Don't know what influence the chihuahua mix would have.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/basenjis.html
The AKC Standard says, "Elegant and graceful, his whole demeanor is one of poise and inquiring alertness."
High-spirited and endlessly curious, the dapper, light-footed Basenji demands to be in on everything.
Without enough physical and mental activity, he will become bored and then he may chew up your home or scale fences (sometimes trees) in search of a more interesting life.
This dog is too busy and inquisitive to be left loose and unsupervised in your house or yard.
Don't let him off the leash, for he is a swift, agile chaser who is impossible to catch.
You must stay one step ahead of this thinking breed, for he uses his keen intelligence in clever, sometimes manipulative ways that suit his own purposes. Consistent leadership is a must.
Basenjis are intriguing in that they are physically unable to bark. Yet their wariness of strangers, inherent distrust of anything new or different, territorial instincts, acute senses, and canny intuition all combine to make them vigilant watchdogs. And they do whine, growl, chortle, yodel, and scream, so they are far from soundless.
My experience with Basenji-mixes is that if they are half "regular" dog, they can bark, but they still can chortle and yodel like a Basenji. They also cry real tears. I believe it is the only dog breed that actually cries tears. They also clean themselves like a cat.
They are very smart, but very, very strong willed. And if left alone with a sofa for 30 minutes, you probably will need a new sofa.
My Basenji could climb trees and fences, escape from anything except a crate. And they are lure coursing sight hounds -- they love to chase thing and need to run.
A very rewarding but very, very difficult breed.