@daureen - I will also say that my C-Me picked me... note however that most all responsible breeders will pick the pup for the home.. this is why breeders want to know all about the home/family/lifestyle, we want them to be in their forever homes... that said there are exceptions.. in my case this was a puppy back from a breeding... I had the choice of the 5 bitches in the litter but from the moment that I went in the house, this was the pup that came to me and didn't want to leave. LOL... and in some cases there could be two that are about the same and would fit the family... then they have a choice. My C-Me was a great choice and while there were others in the litter that was maybe a bit nicer as a show puppy, but I could not turn away from this girl that picked me... She is a Dual Champion and whelped a wonderful litter... And she is a loving girl to all in the family
Desperate for a basenji puppy
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As a family, we have spent the last year looking into breeds of dogs (mum, dad & 2 girls). We have read all there is to read about this gorgeous dog, and are now obsessed with them.
We live in Leeds, UK. And would be willing to travel anywhere in mainland UK to get our new family addition.
Please, please get in touch if you are breeding
many thanks
Hannah, Darren, Orla & Maud -
If you have been reading, hopefully you are aware of how important it is to find a responsible breeder. Please start with the Basenji Club of Great Britain breeder list. Puppies predominantly are born fall through winter, and many already have a list for every puppy.. so you may find you need to wait a year longer if you are set on a puppy. However, things happen, homes don't work out, puppies kept for showing turn out to not be right in the ring. So contact them.
http://basenjiclubofgb.org/breeders.php
Northern Basenji Society
http://www.northernbasenji.org.uk/breeders-directoryThere is even a link for The Kennel Club for finding a puppy. I clicked a couple... none now, but again, not the normal season
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/findapuppy/Default.aspx?id=BasenjiFinally, if you are not stuck on a puppy, some breeders may have older dogs needing placement... from a year or 2 or older. Also there is a UK rescue:
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/findarescue/display.aspx?breed=1002&id=1823 -
thanks Debra,
yes aware we will have to wait, and have come across those websites. will start phoning around the breeders.
my husband is able to take 6months off from November, and then will be working from home for the next 4 years. so ideal if we were able to get one this winter. but if we have to wait, we will
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Make sure you tell breeders that he'll be home. List, no list, breeders want the best homes and that certainly would bump you up on my list!