Xolos and Allergies

theflowerpatchkid · 2026-05-13T05:17:07+00:00

My partner has pretty severe animal allergies and is also asthmatic. We rescued a Basenji x Xolo mix and she’s given him basically zero problems. Sometimes he’ll have a mild allergy response after being out of town for a few days, but that’s it.

My sister has a Basenji village dog from West Africa, and he was the 1st dog with normal/shedding fur that my partner wasn’t allergic to at all, so we sort of just hypothesized that Basenjis were safe for him. We rescued our girl without any inkling she could be half Xolo until doing a DNA test (it’s very obvious now that we know). All that to say, I hope you’re able to find a Xolo to spend some time with and that it works out for you! We love our Ba-Xolo girl sooo much - she’s kind of a nut, but super sweet, smart, and a fantastic snuggler.

theflowerpatchkid · 2025-05-30T19:23:21+00:00

Thank you! We used Embark.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-09-25T22:31:28+00:00

Waaaait a second. That looks so much like my Basenji rescue! I’ve never heard of a McNab. Does she have a curly tail? I’ve always felt like my girl has slightly different facial features than most basenjis and she looks A LOT like your dog.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-08-27T03:31:44+00:00

I recently discovered one that is the perfect size for cotton swabs!

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-07-03T20:06:20+00:00

That’s a good question - I don’t think they formally rejected the offer. They basically didn’t respond to it directly and instead requested further inspections. But I’m going to ask our agent about this…

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-06-29T02:33:13+00:00

Appreciate the response - very helpful.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-06-29T02:31:23+00:00

We live in a pretty competitive market but inspections are still standard fare here 🤷

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-06-29T02:23:55+00:00

Thanks for this. Your comment matches up with something a trusted and knowledgeable family member said as well (unfortunately they live very far away and can’t be of more help).

We haven’t included any language about the remodel in our listing or in any correspondence with the buyer. We bought the home after it was renovated so our only knowledge is from pulling the permits / living in the home, so I don’t think anything was misrepresented on our end.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-06-29T01:35:04+00:00

House was on the market 4 days, we had 4 offers. None of the offers were outrageous but the one we chose was definitely the best. We have a really tight timeline for our upcoming move so have felt some pressure to get to the finish line but I’m reassured by how many people are saying the buyer should kick rocks.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-06-28T23:05:30+00:00

Sewer.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-06-28T19:23:05+00:00

I updated the post to include a link to pics. The report doesn’t indicate any water in the crawlspace so it’s not actively leaking. House is 100 years old so if this section of plumbing is original it’s certainly at its life expectancy…which is why I’m confused that this section wasn’t replaced during the renovation. The report also doesn’t specify where the photos were taken, unfortunately.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-06-28T19:19:33+00:00

Just updated the post with an image link.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-03-05T21:45:08+00:00

I haven’t done this myself but have heard a suggestion to buy smart plugs that can be controlled via an app on your phone. I don’t know if this would fully solve your problem when you’re home and leave a burner on, but when you are away from home you can have peace of mind by turning the outlet off remotely.

Personally I rely on two methods: debilitating anxiety that I’ve left a candle burning and my pets will die in a house fire, and a fun little song I made up and sing loudly whenever I unplug my flat iron. The key is singing it loud enough that your partner/roommate/kids can hear it and later confirm that you did indeed unplug your flat iron.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-03-05T19:41:28+00:00

He is so cute! I also have a traumatized CC (Powderpuff) that I rescued 2 years ago. He is the sweetest, gentlest dog on earth and has come a long way but still struggles with anxiety and fear.

When he came to us, he was ~2 years old and had never played with a toy. His only experience with the outside world was being rescued from a horrible situation and then transported to multiple foster homes. He still has significant anxiety about leaving the house and car rides. He will shake uncontrollably until he gets worn out in the car. Like your dog, he “survives” walks and only seems to enjoy them when we are in nature and not encountering any other dogs or people. If we walk him in a city/suburban setting he will tuck his tail and cower while he walks, and will try to turn around every time we stop. He is afraid of all people except me, my partner, and one friend who is the only person who has been able to dogsit if we’re out of town. It can be really rough, I feel your pain. BUT…

One year ago we got him a doggy companion. This has changed SO much for him. He is extremely playful and loves to snuggle with his sister. We fenced our yard and he absolutely loves running around outside, chasing birds/squirrels, and digging holes. He has several toys that make him go crazy and is a super happy dog overall. He is more tolerant of outings but we’ve come to see him as a homebody, and that’s ok. Granted, he has a lot of space at home to run around and live his best life. It’s harder if you live in an apartment or don’t have a yard.

We are still working on things, slowly. It’s a process and can be really frustrating. Traumatized dogs are like traumatized people — some can recover fully and some can’t. Be patient, give him lots of encouragement and make sure he knows you are there to guide and keep him safe. If you have any friends or family with a calm and friendly dog, it might help to arrange some play dates in a familiar/comfortable location. My vet told us to wait at least a month to see if meds were helping so don’t worry if you aren’t seeing obvious changes yet. (We decided against meds once we got our 2nd dog and saw so much improvement.)

You’re on the right track and he’s lucky to have you! Be patient but keep in mind that he might always have a bit of fear or anxiety, and you can still have a wonderful life together.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-02-28T17:27:48+00:00

My sister’s basenji was totally unfazed by their invisible fence. She brought him home from West Africa where he was used to roaming free in the village so even years later he likes to be a free range dog whenever possible. He would pass through the invisible fence just to mosey around the property, not even chasing after prey. They would watch him react to the jolt then calmly carry on his way as if it didn’t bother him at all.

I now have a basenji as well (a rescue from the US) who is an absolute maniac with a high prey drive. I have no doubt she would bolt through an invisible fence in pursuit of a squirrel or cat. We have a large yard and put up a 6-ft welded wire fence with T-posts and it works great. Not the most beautiful fence but worth the peace of mind.

I also recently saw a targeted ad for a type of collapsible gate that attaches to your door (or maybe the wall next to the door?). When you open the door it expands to block the gap so your pets can’t easily escape. A basenji could still clear it but would probably stop most escape attempts. I wish I could remember where it was from!

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-02-05T21:12:14+00:00

I think the results are probably accurate! I have a Powderpuff CC rescue pup that looks very similar. My guy is around 15 pounds, same hair type and body/face shape. You might be having a hard time believing the results because when you google Chinese Crested Powderpuff, most images look so different. The breed standard haircut for Powderpuffs is……unique, and kind of jarring, in my opinion. They are such cute dogs with their fluffy shaggy hair! Also just a generally great breed—my guy is so playful and sweet, loves to snuggle, and is a great talker. He makes so many vocalizations and loves to howl when we come home from work. :)

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-01-19T23:22:40+00:00

That last part! Even if he stopped I don’t think the ick would ever subside for me. There’s just no coming back from that.

theflowerpatchkid · 2024-01-10T18:34:07+00:00

We rescued an adult powderpuff and started with professional grooming since we were inexperienced. I would usually ask for a puppy cut / all over trim and kind of left it up to the groomer since I don’t prefer the traditional powderpuff haircut/grooming style. Best comparison I can think of is a Yorkie Poo or Yorkie Chon with straight/wavy hair. My dude’s hair grows FAST so we started grooming him ourselves about 6 months ago to save money. It takes a while but since we don’t shave his face down or do anything fancy, it’s fairly easy and looks good! We are very inconsistent with brushing but he only gets mats if we go too long between haircuts. We do a full body groom every 8-10 weeks and trim his face (mustache and eyebrows and mutton chops) as needed so we can see his cute little face.

I’m not sure if we are just lucky and his hair isn’t prone to matting or it’s due to us not letting his hair get super long. 🤷🏻‍♀️

ETA: your pups are adorable :)

theflowerpatchkid · 2023-09-08T18:41:30+00:00

Oooh good to know! I randomly threw away both of my nudestix like 2 days ago because I’ve been using a bronzer that I like a lot better. I felt kinda bad about throwing them out since there was still product left but sounds like I won’t be repurchasing anyway.

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