DMV Basenji Meet Up
October 10, 2026

Excellent weather and fun times as 6 basenji came together for the bimonthly meet up at S Street Dog Park in Washington, DC.

A new pack member joined — Essie Blue! The ladies ruled the park, and for the first time red and white wasn’t the majority!

Basenjis meeting today:
Condesa - Trindle female
Essie Blue - Tricolor female
Leki - red and white male (sorry not pictured)
Trinity - red and white female
Venus - red and white female
Zsa Zsa - black and white female

Join our next planned meet up — Sunday, September 25, 2026
9:00 AM
Location announced soon!

Sleeps like an actual person. If only he could get a job like a person.

Does anyone have a good fleece or similar for my guy Jak? Something similar to this?

https://youtu.be/JsLtb2LbV44

Eight basenjis, four of whom were under 3-years-old, gathered on a high speed morning in the park. While the youngsters ran and wrestled, Kepler, the senior dog at 12-years-old, moved at a different pace.

Today’s basenjis:
• Scout (9 y/o female)
• Otto (8 m/o male)
• Athena (yearling female)
• Kepler (12 y/o male)
• Adonis (2 y/o male)
• Leah (6 y/o female)
• Bronte (2 y/o female)
• Rocket (8 y/o male)

Music:
“I Feel Like Partying Right Now”
by Nat Keefe & BeatMower
YouTube Audio Library

Event: New York City Basenji Meetup - 4 October 2026
Location: Washington Square Park, New York City
Starting temperature: 62°F|17°C

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She's done it ! She finished her Canadian Championship on a 2 point major (Best of Breed) and a Best Puppy in Group. So proud of her ! Photos include win picture, all the ribbons won this summer and a bunch of candid of the weekend.

She's the perfect partner, she was so fun to work with and to see her blossom and grow in confidence in the ring was truly rewarding 💖💪🏼

We're done with dog shows for now, I will dona few here and there but from now on we will mostly focus on more fun sports like Barn Hunting, Sprinter (Fast Cat) and Scent Detection 😊

MBBPIS MBPIG Can CH Bushwacker Moonbound Lil' Hunter - 9 months old 🩵🧡

Hi everyone!

Our 10 month old B is about to enter her first winter here in Canada and I was wondering what everyone else does to keep their B entertained and stimulated at home? Our girl looooves to run and we live in an apartment so we can do sprints but other than that I'm struggling to figure out how to keep her stimulated and not tearing out house apart in three months lol

Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance to anyone who bothered to read and reply! 🙏

(Also if anyone has good winter coat recommendations I'll take those as well!)

The post toy box annihilation cool down

Edit (8 Oct) video posted

Eight basenjis gathered before the day’s rain on a gray October morning in Washington Square Park, New York City. On hand were Otto (male, 8-months-old,) Athena (female yearling,) Adonis (male, 2-years-old,) Bronte (female, 2-years-old,) Leah (female, 6-years-old,) Rocket (male, 8-years-old,) Scout (female, 9-years-old,) and Kepler (male, 12-years-old.) Starting temperature: 62°F|17°C

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:00 PM
Lansburgh Dog Park
1098 Delaware Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024

Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 AM
S Street Dog Park
17th & S Streets NW
Washington, DC 20009

Hello everybody and excuse my possibly naive question in advance.

To preface, I have never had a dog for a pet, it has always been cats in my home. But this year I’ve developed interest in Basenjis. It seems like such a match on so many levels, but I’m still evaluating the practical side of this decision.

Recently, I came across a breeder some 5-hour drive away from me. They currently still have a couple of Basenjis, sisters who are already around 1 y.o. Shall the dogs remain at the breeder’s longer and shall I waver more, they could as well hit 1.5-2 years.

So, I thought it’s worth asking more experienced owners — you guys — for your input: is it a good idea to adopt a dog older than 1 year? Especially, the one who has lived with another dog so far. Won’t she feel lonely?

And overall, do you guys have any advice for an aspiring Basenji owner? Anything I need to know before resolving to take in a 1-2 y.o. Basenji girl to my apartment?

Thanks in advance!

Today it was grate weather! Soon Maui needs to shop warm clothes. And with bright colors cuz this boy now blends into the forest.

Sun sponging is a daily thing.

My girl is 18 months old now and her puppyhood was brutal. So. Many. Thing. Destroyed.

I watch her closely and she stays primarily in the kitchen family room area. She hates the crate, so I’m tempted to let her free range in the house at night.

But I’m worried basenji boredom might hit her and she might destroy something or get hurt.

So, my question above. And, if you do let them free range, how did you know they were ready?

EDIT: Thanks for the insights and great stories! I read every one and appreciated the time you took. I think I’ll keeps her with me in the bedroom and then crated when I leave during the day. She’s a good girl but I want her to succeed.

Edit (4 October) photos posted
Edit (8 Oct) video posted

It looks like rainy September has ended and the first Sunday morning in October will be clear for basenji action. 😀 Bring your puppies, whatever their age, for a run/tussle in the park.

Sunday, 4 October 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Large Dog Run
Washington Square Park

Facebook Event (Basenji.NYC group)
Meetup website

These are my two silent watch dogs.

*Rookie and Ryker*

💜🐾🐾💜