Can Basenjis Live with Cats?
The Basenji Is Affectionate, but He Won't Shadow You. .. . Basenjis Can Get Along with Other Pets Such as Cats If They Are Raised with Them, but Bear in Mind...
The Basenji is affectionate, but he won't shadow you. ... Basenjis can get along with other pets such as cats if they are raised with them, but bear in mind that they are hunting dogs. Outdoor cats, squirrels and other furry critters had better watch their backs. The Basenji won't fetch, but he will chase.
Are Basenjis good with other animals?
The basenji can be an aloof dog; very affectionate with his family, but not outgoing to strangers. They originally hunted in packs and are usually good with other dogs if socialized while young.
Why do Basenjis act like cats?
The breed is also known as "the barkless dog" because it's so quiet. And to make it even more cat-like, the Basenji has an extremely stubborn streak. ... They've been likened to cats in their need for keeping clean, according to the American Kennel Club, and are incredibly easy to house train.
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