Wombat was my first dog and helped me get through some of the toughest times while I was at school where I was heavily bullied. He has always been a lovable grumpy old man who has become sweeter in his later years. He is a Basenji from the Bushwacker line bred by Chris Frost born in 2002. He was meant to be a show dog but luckily for us, unfortunate for him, he had persistent puppy membrane in his eyes which blurs his vision and would lower his score in the ring. PPM is simply the membrane in the eye that puppies have before they open their eyes, but unlike his siblings his did not fully clear. He also suffers from a form of diabetes which requires daily eye drops to treat. Despite his multiple health problems he is a handsome attention seeker. He currently lives with my parents where his company is very welcome. He is a great comfort to both of my parents, especially during periods of great stress.
We defiantly recommend the Basenji breed as a therapy animal. Basenjis are also known as the singing dog due to the yodeling sound they make, It is said they can not bark, though Wombat and other Basenjis have produced a single bark like sound once in a while or when they are excited. They are originally from south Africa. They are hypoallergenic, so you can still own one even if you are allergic to dogs or live with someone who is allergic. They are rather intelligent and curious, you will defiantly be having a few laughs with these charming little characters! They often get up to mischief and act rather daft. Though they need a home with sensible or older children as they wont tolerate being pulled around or rough handled and will try and discipline your children how they would discipline puppies. Basenjs can be a difficult breed to handle so we suggest this breed for more experienced dog owners. Please be responsible and do your research before acquiring a Basenji companion. If you'd like to find out more about Basenjis or the Bushwacker line of Basenji please use the links provided below. There are also several more pictures of Wombat on the right. Just click the thumbnails to enlarge them. |
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