Is your basenji a good example of the breed based on the official breed standard? One way to find out is to enter a conformation show and let the judge decide which basenji most closely resembles the “perfect” basenji. Typically, the dog must be intact (not neutered or spayed) and also registered with AKC or UKC (within the United States) to participate.

This requires a moderate amount of training for your dog in standing in a show pose, gaiting around the ring, and allowing a judge to examine him/her.

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AKC Dog Shows
UKC Dog Shows
Basenji AKC Standard

Resources

Positive Training for Show Dogs (Facebook Group)

Online Courses

Fenzi Dog Sports Academy: Conformation Skillbuilding 1 (self study course)

Show Dog Prep School

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Basenjis excel at Rally Obedience where you and your dog complete a variety of activities defined at stations along a course. One station might be “sit”, another one “down”. The lowest level is on leash and verbal encouragement is allowed!

The novice level of Rally requires moderate training. More significant level of training is needed to move to the higher levels of Rally competition.

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AKC Rally Events

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