r/Basenji • • Feb 01 '26

No ID my breed or similar posts

30 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 • • 15h ago

Is my lifestyle suitable for a Basenji?

7 Upvotes

Hello, we’re a family (youngest 16yr) who lives in London who are interested in getting another dog. We have a house in the countryside where we spend our weekends and weeks at a time during holidays with a large garden and miles of coasts and river walks which we would like our dog to accompany us on, easily hours a day of exercise. That being said, when we are London we don’t have as much time, and the dog would have to be left at home alone for hours at a time (once settled in) and walked far less often, for shorter periods, sometimes (though rarely) just let out into the garden, but usually at least a 20min walk every day, though we have a relatively large (for london) garden. Our other dog, a very relaxed Boston terrier with very little exercise needs is somewhat territorial to new dogs, but relaxes after a short while and I am confident she will be fine with proper supervision.


r/Basenji • • 1d ago

Night time sleeping aggression

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85 Upvotes

I love my baby girls, but Zoey my red-and-I white Basenji is super nice, but Opal, my black-and-white Basenji has some nighttime aggression issues with growling and possessiveness of her sleeping area. I’ve heard that two female Basenji’s together have these types of issues, but I am just curious if any of you have advice.


r/Basenji • • 1d ago

Meet Whisper!

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77 Upvotes

Just adopted this week and she is the sweetest and smartest little cuddle bug.


r/Basenji • • 1d ago

Comfortable

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34 Upvotes

It's all her's


r/Basenji • • 2d ago

Meetup Join Us! - New York City Basenji Meetup - 18 October 2026

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18 Upvotes

Sunday is predicted to be cool without rain. The cool weather should inspire action across the dog run. 😀 Bring your puppies, whatever their age, for a run/tussle in the park.

Sunday, 18 October 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Large Dog Run
Washington Square Park

Facebook Event (Basenji.NYC group)
https://barkless.dog/basenji-gatherings/18-oct-2026


r/Basenji • • 3d ago

Wrong answers only

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114 Upvotes

What is she making a face at?


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Photography Finally the sun ☀️

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81 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 4d ago

A warm autumn day makes for a very happy girl

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103 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 4d ago

Morning wrestling match

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30 Upvotes

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 • • 5d ago

Training Leash training – is it even possible?

17 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 • • 5d ago

Query UK B fam - who are you insured with?

4 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 • • 6d ago

Meetup DMV Basenji Meet Up Summary October 10, 2026

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73 Upvotes

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 • • 8d 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 • • 8d ago

Cold weather gear

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50 Upvotes

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


r/Basenji • • 8d ago

Meetup video - Old Dog Kepler and the Running Youngsters

12 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 • • 8d ago

Just for Fun Silly Stretches

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75 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 9d ago

New Canadian Champion ! 🥰

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192 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 • • 11d ago

best sleeping positions

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121 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 11d ago

Just for Fun Another Yodel Session

130 Upvotes

r/Basenji • • 11d 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 • • 12d ago

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

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85 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 • • 12d ago

If “suns out buns out” was a dog

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68 Upvotes

The post toy box annihilation cool down


r/Basenji • • 12d ago

Snoozing by the fire

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73 Upvotes