Adopted puppy

On October 2nd 08, John and I settled on a 6 month old mutt. Breed Basenji / Shetland Sheepdog. We adopted him from Ft Wayne Animal Care and Control. We named him Kindu after the location in africa where the basenji breed comes from. He is a bit nurotic, and had not been exposed to people, cars, let alone a simple walk when we had taken him on. He has been a real joy as well as a real job. He chews everything, he barks at the wind, ................... gee, Iguess my

biggest complaint is that he is shedding like crazy right now. They explained it was to be expected until he gets adjusted. It was explained that it would go away in 30 days. NOT.

Kindu is a high energy dog, whom has a love me, love me mentality. He provokes play and attention. Originaly I wanted a toy german sheperd, and hubby wanted a shelty. We combed the dog pound week in week out, no such luck. Kindu, was this beautiful coated, quiet med sized dog whom captured us. He originally had a hold on him, yet we thought hey, why not try, and put a 2nd hold on him. The original hold got cold feet and we were able to bring him home 48 hours later.

He is leggy, and jumps and bounces around like a kangaroo, in fact I wanted to call him Kanga!

He grooms himself like a cat and has mannerisms like a cat as well, batting at balls and such.

He is independant and strong willed. I wanted a frisbee dog but he is a chaser not a retriever.

He uses his feet much like hands, saying "I want some attention" I taught him how to jump up

to the door knob and open bedroom and bathroom doors! When they are locked he uses his paws to knock. He would rather be with people than a person. When he is with John and I he demands being in the center of us. He gets a bit jealous of the attention we give each other.