Before you make the decision to adopt a basenji, consider some of these important factors:
One of the weirdest dog births on record involves a Siberian Husky. The mother's name was Pixie and she gave birth to 7 puppies, which isn't unusual. The unusual part was that one of the puppies was born bright green!
Why do you want a basenji? If you personally don�t want one, but your children do, remember that there is a good chance that the novelty will wear off and it will become more your basenji than theirs. Getting a basenji should be a family decision, so it�s important to make sure that all of the people involved want the basenji.
Rhodesian ridgebacks have an actual ridge along the top of their backs. The ridge is made up of forward-growing hairs. This ridge gives the rhodesian ridgeback a unique and easily recognizable look.
Also, consider whether you can afford to spend both the money and the time involved. Remember that, while you may be able to get a basenji for little or no upfront money, you are still going to be responsible for several years of spending money on things such as food, toys and medical care.
The Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is considered to be one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds when it comes to attitude. It is alert, intelligent, and often independent. Also, like a cat, it uses its paws to wash its face.
It�s also important to remember that, in general, smaller DOGS live longer than larger DOGS. Therefore, there will probably be years of extra responsibility if you get a smaller breed. However, smaller DOGS generally need less scheduled exercise and less space than larger DOGS require.
Yorkshire terriers are very tenacious. In fact, A 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an 80-pound Akita. The woman escaped to safety and Oliver the yorkie survived with only nine stitches.
If you do decide to get a basenji consider where the basenji comes from. Shelter basenjis are often wonderful companions. However, it can sometimes be impossible to determine the history of a shelter basenji. If they have been abused and are afraid of certain things then they may be jumpy, nervous and a bad choice for families with small children. As a result, it�s important to test how the basenji relates to your family and learn as much about the basenji as possible before taking it home.
When it comes to collies there is some debate about the smooth-coat collie. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed. Others consider them to be completely seperate.
Following these simple tips will help you to find your ideal family companion.
The official record for the heaviest dog was set way back in 1989. The dog in question was an English mastiff named Zorba. At the time, he weighed 343 pounds. He was 8 years old when he was weighed.
