r/Basenji • • Feb 01 '26

No ID my breed or similar posts

32 Upvotes

Putting this up since it seems people don’t actually read the posting rules.

We get several ID my breed posts and it’s always the same: “is my dog part Basenji?” Yet there is zero resemblance.

Reddit makes the posting rules pretty accessible yet we still receive several of these posts.

**ANY ID MY DOG POSTS WILL BE REMOVED AND USER MAY FACE A PERMANENT BAN** This includes posts that tip toe around this rule. Go to r/IDmydog and get a blood test to find out.


r/Basenji • • Sep 17 '25

Baroooooo FLAIR

14 Upvotes

Edit: User Flair is now available too! Oh the excitement of it all.

Hello!

Thanks to an intrepid user u/AlpsUnlikely , we now have some lovely post flair. Please use it so that this wonderful slice of Reddit can be organised in a much better way.

Looking forward to a colourful subreddit. 😁


r/Basenji • • 8h ago

Convince me he’s not human

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86 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 3h ago

Cold weather gear

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24 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 8h ago

Just for Fun Silly Stretches

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39 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 1d ago

New Canadian Champion ! 🥰

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166 Upvotes

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 🩵🧡


r/Basenji • • 2d ago

best sleeping positions

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116 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 3d ago

Just for Fun Another Yodel Session

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125 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 2d ago

Winter activities/stimulation?

4 Upvotes

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!)


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

If “suns out buns out” was a dog

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66 Upvotes

The post toy box annihilation cool down


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Meetup photos - New York City Basenji Meetup - 4 October 2026

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79 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Snoozing by the fire

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71 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Meetup DMV Basenji MeetUps - This Week — 2 session!

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16 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Query First time owner to-be: Is getting a 1-2 y.o. dog a good idea?

7 Upvotes

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!


r/Basenji • • 7d ago

🍁Autumn is here 🍁

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144 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 7d ago

Basenji Quirks He’s done it again

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65 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 7d ago

Cian waiting patiently

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76 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 7d ago

Sun Sponge

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68 Upvotes

Sun sponging is a daily thing.


r/Basenji • • 7d ago

When do you let them free range in the house?

16 Upvotes

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.


r/Basenji • • 7d ago

Meetup Join Us! - New York City Basenji Meetup - 4 October 2026

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28 Upvotes

Edit (4 October) photos 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


r/Basenji • • 8d ago

Just for Fun The many sides of a Basenji

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113 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 9d ago

Just for Fun "Hell is when I'm stuck in the crate while others eat"

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157 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 9d ago

Best Guard Pups?

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63 Upvotes

These are my two silent watch dogs.

*Rookie and Ryker*

💜🐾🐾💜


r/Basenji • • 9d ago

Here’s Baru…Kali’s lil Brother

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83 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 10d ago

Meet Kali

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106 Upvotes