Puppies take a lot of your time, and it really isn't fair to the pup unless you have that time to give. It's not good for any dog to spend too much time alone, especially locked in a crate. It can be disastrous for a pup. If you're home a lot, by all means get that special puppy, but if you spend much of your day away, an older dog might be the way to go. Of the five Basenjis I have owned, two I raised and three I adopted between the ages of eight months and three years. It was far easier to cope with already housebroken dogs and integrate them into our home. And down the road, if you do get a puppy, you will have a companion so the pup doesn't have to be alone.
Hello form Laura in Maryland
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Hi Laura, I was always hoping to find you on this forum- I love your basenji's and your website is great… I am awaiting my new B baby in a few weeks, who knows- maybe in a year or two when I am ready to have a second we can talk and pick your brain. Welcome and great to see your on the forum.
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Thanks Guys it is great to be here. I just found out about this forum while playing on the internet. I don't know how I missed it before.
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Chealsie508 Contact me privatley and we can talk more about my guys and planned litters. It will not be until next fall or later.
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hi Laura,
I look forward to learning from you on 'all things basenji'. Nice to meet you.
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Welcome! As a nonbreeder, I love having knowledgeable folks around to learn from. Glad you found us!
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Hey Laura… welcome
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Welcome from the UK, Laura.
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Welcome to the forum, Laura!
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Welcome to the forum Laura!!
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Hi Laura! I wondered why you weren't on here, glad you found it!
Lively discussions, and much loved Basenjis all over the world.
Terry
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Hi Laura
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Welcome Laura, nice to have you onboard.
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Welcome to the forum!
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Welcome to the forum Laura
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Welcome to the forum. It's good to read the posts from breeders that appear here, because all your suggestions and information is welcome to all of us non-breeders.
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Welcome to the forum