I think that a basenji puppy and a two-year-old is a recipe for disaster for many reasons. Both require and crave lots of attention, neither one can be reasoned with, both will want to play with the same toy, both can be stubborn, and the list goes. It is far too much to expect a two-year-old to understand how to get along with any puppy, especially a basenji puppy. If your heart is set on a basenji puppy, then I think you should wait until your child is at least five or six years old.Children that age understand what you are saying about the puppy and you can explain to them why you are saying it. I agree with the person who suggested getting an older basenji or how about a puppy of another breed? t one time in my life I had a basenji and a mixed breed, and they got along beautifully.
You may love all the traits of this breed but I was suggest that you talk to owners and their experiences with the basenjis and young children. One cannot count on even the best breeders to give you the full story. Please don't get me wrong. I've had three basenjis and adored them all. I got the first one when my youngest daughter was seven. You don't have to wait that long but two years old is too young, imho. Good luck.
Wanted: Basenji puppy in Denver, CO
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I could be wrong, but although BRAT lists CBR I thought they ONLY list their own dogs whereas brat lists all over the country.
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BRAT and CBR do work together sometimes, but I don't think that they share applications.
There is a dog show in Pueblo Nov 14/15th. Looks like a good number of basenji entries. They show at 920 Sat and 1245 on Sun. Would be worth a drive down there and meet some people/dogs.
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Thank you Tanza, we have looked at the breeder directory and reached out to all of the breeders in CO. SkyHi never responded to our e-mail, and Pat (so nice) doesn't breed anymore.
I wouldn't just rely on email. Typically when I haven't received a return email I follow up with a phone call if I'm really interested. It is possible your email was rejected or placed in spam if you haven't heard back.
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I'm down South all of the time; I'll definitely take a look at the dog show!
Thanks. I'll give them a call, according to their website they have puppies due later this month; although I wouldn't doubt that they're already spoken for.
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I'm from the Springs and my husband and I are looking for a basenji as well. We haven't had luck in hearing back from any breeders except for two. I must've emailed at least seven. We were/are looking as far as Washington/Oregon, AZ, and MO.
I've been in contact with SkyHi Basenjis and she's asking $800. We can't afford that much for a dog. We were hoping $300-600. It doesn't have to be a puppy though.
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You have also contacted BRAT, right? I wish you were closer, I went to evaluate the sweetest 4 yr old boy.. pretty small about 18 pounds, absolute love, here in GA.
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I'm from the Springs and my husband and I are looking for a basenji as well. We haven't had luck in hearing back from any breeders except for two. I must've emailed at least seven. We were/are looking as far as Washington/Oregon, AZ, and MO.
I've been in contact with SkyHi Basenjis and she's asking $800. We can't afford that much for a dog. We were hoping $300-600. It doesn't have to be a puppy though.
You will not find a puppy from a responsible breeder that health tests before breeding for less then 800.00.
Here on the West Coast average is 950.00 to 1000.00 from responsible breeders.
You might want to consider BRAT or CO rescue.
And another tip, don't rely on just email, give a personal call too.
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You will not find a puppy from a responsible breeder that health tests before breeding for less then 800.00.
Here on the West Coast average is 950.00 to 1000.00 from responsible breeders.
You might want to consider BRAT or CO rescue.
And another tip, don't rely on just email, give a personal call too.
I have also called and left messages with no response. So a puppy from a breeder that goes for less than $800 anywhere in the US probably hasn't been health tested?
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If you don't want a PUPPY, some breeders may have older dogs that didn't work out for showing or whatever reason so make sure you ask them about not-puppy placements.
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I have also called and left messages with no response. So a puppy from a breeder that goes for less than $800 anywhere in the US probably hasn't been health tested?
In a nut shell, in my opinion, yes. They maybe have had one parent tested for Fanconi, maybe both, but that would be the extent of it. However, that said you should always get the registered names of the dogs and check out any health testing claims yourself at www.offa.org. The results are required to be public for Fanconi and responsible breeders that do testing will also post all test results. (Note: sometimes eye exams are not posted by all responsible breeders due to they are only good for one year and the cost, however in those case they, the breeder, can send you a copy of the eye exams)
Here is a link to one of my "kids" on OFA site and the kinds of tests…
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http://www.coloradobasenjirescue.org/adoptable.shtml
Co basenji rescue has several young-ish dogs looking for homes. And those basenji/terrier mixes are adorable!
