Is It Ok To Put My Basenji in a Kennel While On Vacation? The choice to kennel your basenji when your family goes on vacation depends greatly on both the individual basenji and the kennels available in your area. The bedlington terrier, a large, unique looking breed, is often described as looking like a lamb on a leash. This is probably because it has fur with a wooly texture. As a result of this fur type, the bedlington does not shed. If you are planning to kennel your basenji, consider the basenji�s personality. If your basenji does not get along with other DOGS or cats then the kennel may be a bad choice. You may want to have someone come to your house to watch your basenji instead. In the late 1800's, rough collies were known as Scottish Sheepdogs. The name was eventually changed to rough collie. This is probably due to the fact that both rough and bearded collies were developed in Scotland to help herd sheep. If you do choose to kennel your basenji, you should be sure that the basenji knows how to sit on command. That will help the kennel staff, especially during meal time. You should also inform the kennel staff about any behavioral quirks that your basenji may have. Remember that kennel staff will not know your basenji like you do. What seems normal to you might be unexpected to them. An American foxhound became one of the most amazing mothers in the dog world when she set a record for the largest litter of puppies in 1944. She had not one, not two, not even ten, but twenty-three puppies! Once you determine whether your basenji�s personality is suitable for a kennel, the next thing to do is to find an appropriate kennel. This process should be started long before you leave for vacation. It is not a decision to make lightly. Border collies are excellent at herding. But they don't descriminate between livestock and other things. This makes them great at things like fly-ball, obedience, tracking, fetching, Frisbee toss, and sheep herding. Sometimes they get out of hand though, several border collies have been known to try to herd small groups of children! Tour each kennel that you are considering. A good kennel should be fairly clean. However, it�s nearly impossible to keep any kennel completely clean at all times. Also, the staff should be friendly and well informed. A good kennel should offer medical care if your basenji gets sick or injured on their watch. They should also require that all animals are up to date on their shots. Paul McCartney, of Beatles fame, was very fond of his shetland sheepdog. In fact, at the end of the song "A Day in the Life" Mr. McCartney inserted an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, for his shetland sheepdog. Some kennels have more features than others, so, beyond these simple basics, the choice of which kennel to bring your basenji to is mostly a matter of personal preference. The best advice, when choosing a kennel, is to follow your instincts. A st. bernard became a mother in 1975. While that wasn't unusual by itself, the unusual thing was that she had twenty-three puppies! She now shares this record with two other dogs, one of which originally set it in 1944.