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To: KLP who wrote (93671)	1/4/2005 4:03:42 PM
From: Andrew N. Cothran	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793738

Well, Mr. B can certainly climb--and jump and run as fast as any gazelle. But fortunately, he doesn't climb fences. The story is that the wild dogs of Africa (ancestor of the tamed Basenji) has been clocked at about 35 miles per hour, chasing a herd of Wildebeests, looking for their next meal. They are said to be able to run at that speed for up to 10 hours, finally tiring their prey and then moving in for the kill. This is the way they survived for centuries. The first Basenjis were tamed by a British matron in the early 1900's and managed to survive in England before being imported as a new breed to America just before WWII. I have been privileged to live with many dogs during my long life. I grew up with a German Shepherd that was the love of my young life. When he died, I didn't want another dog. But Mr B came along and has been a wonderful companion. But he is independent and you have to accept that trait and live with it. He loves kids--but expects them to keep their distance until he is ready to play or to be petted. A treat or two helps, but not much.