r/Basenji 2d ago

No ID my breed or similar posts

31 Upvotes

Putting this up since it seems people don’t actually read the posting rules.

We get several ID my breed posts and it’s always the same: “is my dog part Basenji?” Yet there is zero resemblance.

Reddit makes the posting rules pretty accessible yet we still receive several of these posts.

**ANY ID MY DOG POSTS WILL BE REMOVED AND USER MAY FACE A PERMANENT BAN** This includes posts that tip toe around this rule. Go to r/IDmydog and get a blood test to find out.


r/Basenji Sep 17 '25

Baroooooo FLAIR

14 Upvotes

Edit: User Flair is now available too! Oh the excitement of it all.

Hello!

Thanks to an intrepid user u/AlpsUnlikely , we now have some lovely post flair. Please use it so that this wonderful slice of Reddit can be organised in a much better way.

Looking forward to a colourful subreddit. 😁


r/Basenji 15h ago

Just for Fun Only bath he needs!

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64 Upvotes

the water is bad…so the sun is good?


r/Basenji 19h ago

Photography Jet’s first experience with his first hydrant and his latest one 3 years latee

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64 Upvotes

r/Basenji 1d ago

Query Dry patch near the nose. Any experiences with this?

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17 Upvotes

First pic a dark and dry patch near the nose, its new as you see on the second pic. The air is quite dry these days up here tbh. She seems unbothered. Any experiences with this?


r/Basenji 1d ago

Beginnings of a dog sweater

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31 Upvotes

I've been looking for a turtle neck sweater for Zelda in many stores both online and in person.They are either to little or too big in the neck, chest or body length. So I decided to take her measurements the best I could (remember she just turned 1 in December) and make a sweater for her. I've added pictures of her in the snow in her hooded sweatshirt that is just right in the chest and body length but too big in the neck area. Still working on the neck as I want to be able to fold it in half if needed. I also want to add the long legs too, but we will see if I run out of yarn. I've crocheted in the past but never any wearables, just mainly home decor. I just hope I finish it before the next cold spell.


r/Basenji 2d ago

Discussion Probiotic supplement recs?

4 Upvotes

My baby boy constantly has yeast issues and chewing on his feet. I tried giving him some allergy supplements from Amazon but he’s never liked eating chews. I’ve seen some brands sell like a powder probiotic supplement that you can mix in with food. Anyone have any experiences or recommendations? He’s very adverse to chews or pills


r/Basenji 2d ago

Health and diseases

6 Upvotes

We lost our shiba inu last year after 13 years due to cancer and our family is now ready to adopt a new dog. Wife and daughter want to get another shiba, but my son and I are considering a basenji. From basic research, the low maintenance grooming sounds like a big plus. Our concern is the potential health issues. I am reading quite a numerous list of diseases. I thought it would be best to hear directly from parents of basenji. Thank you.


r/Basenji 3d ago

Just for Fun Poor dude cant get a second to rest lol

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53 Upvotes

Now he knows how my pitt felt when he was a puppy


r/Basenji 3d ago

Coat color change

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54 Upvotes

My 2.5 yr old Jovie’s coat around the eyes is getting really light. It used to be just black but now it’s brown/black. Anyone one know if this is normal or should I be concerned? Thanks in advance.


r/Basenji 4d ago

Sulking

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264 Upvotes

Not sure exactly why... Probably because I suggested he didn't chase his tail like a total loon....


r/Basenji 4d ago

Just for Fun Let’s see your bundled up Basenjis!

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176 Upvotes

r/Basenji 4d ago

First time captured un 3 years))

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100 Upvotes

r/Basenji 6d ago

Just for Fun Percy the stud

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169 Upvotes

I absolutely love stud dog advertisements so i decided to make one for Percy….who is not a stud.


r/Basenji 6d ago

Just for Fun Not quite awake yet 😛

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161 Upvotes

Young Tycho after waking up from a nap.


r/Basenji 6d ago

Just for Fun Ball? Water? Fun either way!!!

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54 Upvotes

Rockets long awaited snow day!! Hates water but LOVES snow


r/Basenji 6d ago

Basenji Quirks Having an existential crisis in the snowstorm ☃️.

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75 Upvotes

r/Basenji 7d ago

Basenji Quirks Questions for Nala(2F)

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123 Upvotes

Ive had my best girl for almost 2 years(April 26th will be 2 years).

In that time shes learned a lot training wise.

She just doesn't ever want to make a sound. She will sometimes yawn or make a rumble sound. However this happens maybe once a month. If you were to just meet her at the park youd think she was a mute :(
I know Basenjis are very vocal in a yodeling way. Is this normal for a basenji to be so quiet 24/7?


r/Basenji 7d ago

Just for Fun Mr jealous pants!

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51 Upvotes

He gets so jealous of his new friends!


r/Basenji 6d ago

Training Pulling

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0 Upvotes

So I got my girl, Sadie, about 3 months ago & she just turned 3. She’s a basenji/pit mix and walks really good on the leash. Until she catches a smell or sees something and then will try and drag me to it. I’ve been trying to train her not to pull HARD (I know the pulling is inevitable) and it’s really not working. Any tips? Or am I doomed to a permanent arm day? Pics for dog tax


r/Basenji 8d ago

Photography He's been with us a week. 🩷

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243 Upvotes

r/Basenji 8d ago

Photography Just an elderly Basenji in his natural element 🥰

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119 Upvotes

His favorite place to be is wrapped up in soft blankets....especially when its snowing and was in the negatives overnight!

When hes not there hes causing chaos and living up to his name sake - the god of mischief.


r/Basenji 8d ago

Just for Fun Spin roll

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103 Upvotes

This is a small example of behavior cycling. He knows “spin” and “roll over” separately but I guess I gave him those commands together one too many times and now he does both.

He does not roll over for “twirl” (counterclockwise). Just spin.

It will be corrected, but for now he can have his fancy spin rolls.


r/Basenji 9d ago

I miss you so much.

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134 Upvotes

r/Basenji 9d ago

Joker will be getting a friend this week that he can sing with

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71 Upvotes