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Name: Josh the Tiny Sweetheart
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: $150
Species: Dog
Breed: Basenji / Terrier (short coat)
Learn more about the Basenji.Color: Tan
Sex: Male (neutered)
Current Size: 25 Pounds
Potential Size: 35 Pounds
General Potential Size: Medium
Current Age: 15 Years 11 Months (best estimate)
Activity Level: Highly Active
Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Only
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Description:
Josh came to us from a local police officer whom responded to a call about some kids trying to "burn a dog." He did find this poor little puppy being abused by some local teens. This little guy deserves a better life and with some TLC he will make someone a great pet! He is sweet and loving! Won't you give this guy his second chance at a great life?
Foster Update: Josh is a wonderful guy to have around. After a bout of sickness, he is now on special medication for life. This means a little extra food prep before each meal, but he is worth it. Now that he is no longer sick, he's got real energy again! He's still very much a puppy, so I just have to be careful about what he chews when I'm not looking. He is great with kids. He does very well at social activities with people: I've taken him to several picnics and outdoor movies and he is very calm. He only barks at a dog or a person because he wants to meet or play with them. He's learned "fetch," "sit" and is working on "stay." I cannot walk down the street without getting compliments on this handsome guy. He is incredibly loving to people, and wants to be around them constantly.
Foster Update 5/31 - Josh is doing wonderfully. He is an entirely new dog now that he is on prescription food and medication: a real, loveable puppy with lots of energy. He loves people, including children. I am not sure how he is with cats. He gets along very well with other dogs and just wants to play with them. His legs are very strong- he can stand on his hind legs when he is jumping to get a ball, and he also crawls like basenjis; he can use his front paws like arms. He's a good running partner and is now learning to "heel." He is an incredibly loyal puppy, and wants to make sure that people are nearby him. He has chewed a few things, all related to shoes, like laces or insoles, so those need to be kept away from him.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the first traces of a dog similar to the Basenji are found in Egyptian tombs and wall drawings of five thousand years ago. Also called the Congo Dog, it was brought to Europe in 1934. English breeders refined it and exported it all over the world. In Africa, it is used as a guide in the forests, to warn against the approach of dangerous animals, and as a very active pack-hunting dog of small game. The Basenji is alert, affectionate, demanding, energetic and curious. It loves to play and makes a good pet, as long as it is handled regularly from an early age. It is very intelligent, responds well to training with a strong desire to please. They can be reserved with strangers. The Basenji is somewhat aloof, but can also form strong bonds with people. It should not be trusted with non-canine pets. They are usually patient, but do best with older considerate children. The Basenji dislike wet weather. They like to chew, so giving them lots of toys of their own would be a good idea. The breed likes to climb and can easily get over chain wire fences. Basenji are very clever at getting their own way, they succeed less by obstinacy than by charm. It has the unique properties of not barking (it makes a low, liquid ululation instead) and of cleaning itself like a cat. It can be described as speedy, frisky, tireless at play and teasing the owner into play. Their strong desire to play can lead to behavior problems if left alone. Most Basenji problems usually involve a mismatch between owner and pet. The owners mistake the adjective "quiet' to mean inactive instead of noiseless; thus, they become harassed by an active, though relatively silent , dog. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.
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