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...Retired Basenji...
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Looking for an older Basenji. No kids or other animals in my home (unless you count my BF). Just miss the breed so much, yet don't exactly have the energy that is needed to deal with a puppy right now. Will take a pair if they are inseparable. Live in Tampa Bay, FL area. Will travel a little to get Him/Her/Them.
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Have you contact BRAT (Basenji Rescue www.basenjirescue.org)
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Yes ma'am
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And what happened with BRAT?
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I read your reply and keep trying or contact someone here-
https://www.basenji.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_contact&view=category&catid=75&Itemid=97Have you tried breeders in your area? They sometimes look for homes for retired dogs.
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No, I haven't...Maybe I should
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I have notified Brat as well as left you a link to another group in your other thread.
Grouchyeve, your link is to Basenji.org... breed club .. they'll just refer her directly to brat. I have contacted Debbi Johnson for her.
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@Dsims1976 really should contact BRAT -
i didnt want togo through the puppy stage as well- and hes been such a pussy cat!!!i got my 2 year old basenji to accompany my other boy and hes been awesome!!!!
