Some surface level online research may indicate Basenjis are hypoallergenic dogs and good for people with dog allergies. Is this true? In my experience, no. I'm not an expert on allergies, but let me share my thoughts... I've had several great inquiries from people allergic to dogs. In multiple instances, I've had these people over to my home to test the allergy on my dogs. They rub their face in the dogs hair, they visit at times when the dogs are typically shedding, they ha

No one decision is right for everyone. There are a lot of factors to consider when you spay or neuter your dog. Are there are other dogs in the home? Is there a possibility of an accidental litter? Will the dog continue getting along with it's unaltered canine housemate(s)? These answers are different for every family. I recommend, when feasible, waiting till at least 18-24 months to spay or neuter a dog. Before 18-24 months, the dog is getting the hormones it needs to mature

Guess what, grooming a Basenjis is VERY easy! An occasional bath and weekly nail and teeth attention does the trick. Here are some tips....

I love collars! I use wide, padded, leather or cloth martingales or limited slips. A few great brands are Hamilton Hounds, FuzzyWumpets, and Sexy Beast Collars (pictured on all 3 dogs below). They are soft leather or cloth with and come in 1-2 inch wide styles, even in Basenji size. Martingale or limited slip styles are great as they prevent the dog from "backing out" of a collar while walking. It will tighten to the exact width of the neck so it can't slip off over the ears,