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3. The Intriguing Character of the Basenji
Although naturally aloof, they are also intensely curious, and an open door is a temptation that they cannot resist. Basenjis are also quite mischievous and love to play:- children and Basenjis will happily work at tiring each other out.
But when the mood takes him, the Basenji can also be the most loving of lap dogs, pawing you for attention, or literally crawling on to your lap. Given the opportunity, they will curl up in front of the heater, and readily take to sleeping on (or in!) the bed.
Basenjis do like to chew though - anything can become fair game - furniture, clothing, plants and especially you! They can become particularly destructive if left in a confined space for an extended period of time. But a well-occupied Basenji, with appropriate freedom can share your house with little or no damage, except for "borrowing" the odd article here and there, to attract your attention.
Most Basenjis will avoid water whenever they can. They don't enjoy swimming and will usually refuse an offer of a walk in the rain! Toilet time is certainly over very quickly when it is wet outside!
But perhaps the most intriguing facet of the Basenji's character is the way that he works his way into your heart. After just a few days, he is no longer a dog around the house, but a fascinating, a charming member of the family.
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