Choosing the Right Basenji Collar for Your Basenji As all basenji owners know, the most important basenji accessory is their collar. However, there are so many different kinds of basenji collars that owners don't know which ones are best for their basenji. Personality, activity levels and the size of your basenji all need to be taken into consideration before purchasing a basenji collar. Schipperke is Flemmish for "little captain" and the name is appropriate because most schipperkes seem to act almost human. they are happy, intelligent and usually enjoy being the center of the universe around them. Three common kinds of basenji collars to choose from are available in a variety of shapes, materials and sizes. The first kind is the traditional Slip Collar. This type of collar, more commonly known as the choke chain, comes with both benefits and drawbacks. Most basenji owners never use this type of collar to hurt or choke their DOGS, but it can affect your basenji's ability to breathe if pulled too tight. Usually constructed of a single strand of chain with two loops on each end, the collar is created as one end of the chain is pulled through one loop, creating a circle that is then placed over the basenji's head. The loose loop is attached to a leash or anchor chain. When used properly, it is an effective training and walking tool. Dachshunds may be small and cute, but they are also the smallest hunting breed. They were bred to be low to the ground, which allows them to enter and maneuver through tunnels and chase prey easily. Another type of basenji collar is the buckle-type, which is made out of various materials such as plastic, leather and polyester or nylon fibers. These collars are strong, yet such a collar must not be too tight or too lose or else it becomes useless to a basenji owner. Make sure that you can slide at least one or two fingers between your basenji's neck muscles and the collar when fitting this one. Also, keep in mind that when walking, your basenji may become excited, and he or she may be able to twist or wiggle their way out of that collar, leaving you holding the end of a leash with the collar attached while your basenji is racing off to destinations unknown. The bichon frise breed is quite old. Originally they used to belong only to kings and queens. However, eventually they became known for their abilty to learn tricks and for their excellent sense of balance. As a result, they gained a reputation for being excellent as circus dogs. Body harness collars are popular with owners of larger DOGS and do not come with the inherent dangers that traditional around-the-neck collars do. Leashes can clip to the harness at the shoulder, or around the chest area on most models, which provides optimum control for those who like to take their basenjis out walking or running every day. Make sure that no matter which type of basenji collar you purchase for your basenji that it is adequate for the purposes for which you bought it. Try to teach basenjis from puppydom to obey and heel, which will keep your reliance on a DOG collar to a minimum. After all, ensuring the comfort and safety of your basenji should always be your first priority. The diminutive tibetan spaniel, with his feather-like tail, may look a bit like other spaniels, but the breed is actually not a spaniel at all, but more closely related to some combination of the shih tzu, pug, pekingese and Japanese chin.