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

15 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 • • 10h ago

A warm autumn day makes for a very happy girl

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r/Basenji • • 5h ago

Photography Finally the sun ☀️

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33 Upvotes

Great to walk around the Wharf. Stopped at Titanic Memorial for a quick photo.


r/Basenji • • 17h ago

Morning wrestling match

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I'm always amused by our Basenji and how he seems to unhinge his jaw to pounce on his older larger brother during play time.

Little dude is too fast for me to get the 90° open maw in frame mid pounce in the early light.


r/Basenji • • 1d ago

Training Leash training – is it even possible?

16 Upvotes

Has anyone ever managed to teach a Basenji to walk nicely on a loose leash? Is it even possible? Or at least to pay attention to you when you're out on a walk and respond to commands? 😅


r/Basenji • • 2d ago

Meetup DMV Basenji Meet Up Summary October 10, 2026

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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!


r/Basenji • • 1d ago

Query UK B fam - who are you insured with?

2 Upvotes

We are currently insured with Pet Plan as they were brilliant for our previous cat and dog.

However the renewal is over £70/month for Roo (healthy, under 5 years old, no pre- existing conditions).

Yes, I know Pet Plan are gold standard. But that is a ton of money so we are shopping around.

Any recommendations would be great!


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Convince me he’s not human

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150 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Cold weather gear

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49 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Meetup video - Old Dog Kepler and the Running Youngsters

9 Upvotes

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

Subscribe to New York City basenji meetup videos on YouTube


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Just for Fun Silly Stretches

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71 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 5d ago

New Canadian Champion ! 🥰

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191 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 • • 7d ago

best sleeping positions

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r/Basenji • • 7d ago

Just for Fun Another Yodel Session

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128 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 7d ago

Winter activities/stimulation?

5 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 • • 8d ago

If “suns out buns out” was a dog

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70 Upvotes

The post toy box annihilation cool down


r/Basenji • • 8d ago

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

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83 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 8d ago

Snoozing by the fire

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72 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 8d ago

Meetup DMV Basenji MeetUps - This Week — 2 session!

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20 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 • • 8d 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 • • 11d ago

🍁Autumn is here 🍁

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140 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 • • 11d ago

Basenji Quirks He’s done it again

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64 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 11d ago

Cian waiting patiently

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74 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 11d ago

Sun Sponge

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68 Upvotes

Sun sponging is a daily thing.