First Time Basenji Owner! Hello from Connecticut!

[NancySS]

Hi Todd! Welcome to the group! My little black and white Binti is no relation to your new pup but we want to say hi anyway! You are going to have SO much fun with your new little senji!!!!!!

[Kembe]

@nancyss
Binti is beautiful! What a sweetheart!️

[Tjoseph91]

@nancyss Binti is so precious!

[Tjoseph91]

@annapolitan Yes do your research for sure! I started my search and my research for a Basenji over a year and a half ago. I was on a waiting list for another breeder for 10 months and one of their dogs, unfortunately, didn't conceive. So there wasn't enough pups to go around, luckily Klassic Basenji's had a pup available and they've been so great and responsive to all my questions! I can't wait to take home my little guy!

[slents]

@elbrant This is a great idea, he is so quiet that I sometimes step on his little feet as he serpentines around me at the sink. Thanks.

[AnnaPolitan]

@tanza - thanks for your input. Yes, I’ve been in the dog world for many years (and I’m a cynical New Yorker) so I think I can sniff out a reputable breeder (preservation breeder I think is the new term?) From the ones that just “breed” By now. But I will check out your site to learn anything I can that is More Basenji specific.

Good point about a conscientious breeder pointing out the negatives first. And yes, I think our last Aussie forced me to relax and learn to laugh at myself and him a bit more... LOL. Excellent reco to ask others about any breeders I speak to. Most of my guys were rescues from rescue orgs, only 1 (Aussie 2.0) was from a breeder who was referred to me by someone who knew us both. I’ll have to step that up.

I’m allergic to dogs, technically, but am not looking for a hypo allergenic dog. I’ve had a Golden and Aussies, I think my husband thinks a Basenji’s shedding will be a great improvement! The hound thing will be new to us. I’m flexible across AKC groups, I just want a dog that will suit our lifestyle.

I’ve reached out to Sue Kite at Klassic (thanks) As well as a few breeders closer to where we are in Annapolis MD.

I’m just glad I found this forum so I know that not all B’s have crazy separation anxiety and can be engaged enough with their owners to work with us on some obedience training . THANK YOU!

[NancySS]

@kembe thank you. She is a sweetheart and the light of our lives!

[NancySS]

@tjoseph91 She is th smartest little thing and we think she is precious, too. Thank you for your comment on our girl!

[Tjoseph91]

Here’s a picture of my my 9 week old Basenji Bentley ️️!

[Kembe]

@tjoseph91
WOW!!! Bentley is Super duper cute! Remember that innocent face when he gets into mischief! Congratulations!️

[marcus]

Thank you for going to a responsible breeder and I believe that your pup is related to my Basenjis. Have you registered the pup yet? and if not or so, remember to sent the registration number and sire / dam to Zande...and AKC registration name
for her pedigree site...http://www.pedigrees.zandebasenjis.com/