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.
Basenji wanted..Pennsylvania
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I am in the Pittsburgh Pa. area and i am looking to adopt or get a puppy, but would prefer a young adult, I will not be able to take a dog until springtime but am starting my search now because of the difficulty in locating this breed in my area, anywhere in the tri state area would be fine, I have signed up with the brat program.. Anyone able to help me would be appreciated Thanks MIke
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Mike, please go to basenjirescue.org
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Hi Mike, welcome to the forum! I am glad you are not rushing into anything, and it sounds like you understand the breed? They are certainly addictive.
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Hi Mike,
I have 4 r/w boys, see pictues on khanis sight, -
Mike, please go to basenjirescue.org
and fill out an on line ap.
We have many lovely rescue dogs who need to find homes.LOL Sharron, he said he signed up in the first post
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Oh, Debra, I am old and tired..so, course, I didn't remember that!
Giggle.
Thanks for telling…at least no one else noticed...oh, wait...laugh!!!
