One of the most commonly asked questions involving basenji hair is how to keep your basenjis coat shiny and healthy. Different breeds of DOGS have different coats, and so some breeds will need specialized care to keep their coat shiny, but hair is a protein, regardless of style, so there are some common steps you can take to keep your basenjis coat shiny and healthy.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the smallest dog on record was a yorkshire terrier in Great Britain who, at the age of 2, weighed just 4 ounces. However, the chihuahua is generally the smallest breed of dog.
The first thing to look at is your basenjis diet. Unless your basenji is very old, or of a species that shouldn't, feed it a diet that is high in quality protein. Meat based dry DOG food is usually best. Meat based is the most important factor since that is the most digestible, and hence most useful, protein to your basenjis.
General health also helps your basenji to have a shiny coat, so makes sure that your basenji has access to plenty of fresh water at all times. Most DOG foods, especially the meat based dry foods, will provide enough vitamins to keep your basenji healthy, and in turn to keep your basenji's coat shiny. There are extra vitamin supplements offered and there are some great ones at www.doggyvitamin.com .
While adult dalmations are covered in cute black spots, dalmation puppies are actually born solid white. Their spots don't show up until they are at least a week old. Sometimes not until they are a month old.
In addition to this, brushing your basenjis coat on a frequent basis will help to guarantee a healthy and shiny coat. Use specific basenji shampoos when bathing your pet, and make sure to rinse the basenji fully. Left over shampoo or conditioner can not only dull the coat, but may be irritating to the basenjis skin.
Take these basic steps and in a relatively short time you should notice a drastic improvement in your basenjis coat.
Beagles are known to be extremely social and cheerful dogs. They are expected to be so friendly that, even in dog shows, the judges expect them to be happy. They have points removed in the judging if they look to be unhappy.
