Ask the breeder how big the sire and dam are. That's a good idea. My first basenji, who was a champion, weighed nearly 26 pounds when she matured. My 2nd one would have been about that, but thanks to steroids, we did good to keep her at 30. My current rescue is a giant. We won't go there. I first dreamed of a SMALL dog, maybe 15 pounds tops after years of being a BIG DOG person (rottweilers and chows). I don't see that ever happening.
Meet baby Kai!
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Congrats. I'm guessing you're getting them from Nancy Craigie? I think her pups are about that age.
Clay
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Oh, and there are several people on the forum from TX so they may be able to direct you to a vet.
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Clay-
Yes, we are getting them from Nancy! I have found her to be delightful - I feel like we are old friends. Can't wait to meet her and the Flutesong pack. Do you know her?
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Yes, I know Nancy. She is in our local basenji club and I see her at dog shows from time to time.
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Cute x 100!
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welcome to the forum, Kai looks so very cute.
You will certainly have your work cut out with two puppies -
Very cute. Congratulations
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I am so excited for you. Double trouble all at once though! I think this is a good thing because they will grow up together and play with each other with no problems. We had our female first and then 4 years later brought home a male. She was not very happy. I thought they would be happy and be play buddies but this didn't really happen as best as I thought it would. They still play but she gets grumbly with him. I am hoping that them being littermates will solve that problem and you will have two little bundles of joy doing the B500 in your house!
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OMG, TWO puppies, what fun…
And it is good to make an appointment and visit with a vet, get a feel for his/her attitude. if not already basenji-knowledgeable, they will need to be willing to learn. If they tell you that a basenji is like any other dog or 'bow up' at the idea of working "with you", shop around.
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Thanks for the warm words, everyone. I think it will be fun, but am not delusional about it being easy.
I have been reading several training books. I love Sophia Yin's approach - I think I will base my training mostly on her, but add the clicker. She advocates having your puppy in sight constantly the first month, often using a hands-free leash worn on the waist. Since my husband and I both work from home, I think it will be great to split the puppies up for large chunks of time while we are working. I told my husband that he'd be wearing a "basenji belt" the first month. Most of his meetings are on Skype, so nobody sees what is going on below his shoulders… Wonder how a random baroo will be perceived?
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We're doing the same Sophia Yin "basenji belt" program, lol. We'll have to compare notes afterwards to see how it worked.
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very cute pup
Kai is also a Hawaiian name
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Aaw.. what a cutie! You'll be so busy with two pups.. It sure wouldn't be my choice
But I bet you'll have sooo much fun! Post lots of pics!
