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 puppy wanted (Canada)
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I am currently looking to buy a basenji, red and white, female! Can anyone let me know how and where I can do that? Maybe you have a contact or you are a breeder..
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@liliasturza - If you are in the US, go to www.basenji.org and you can search by state for breeders.
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Thank you! I am in Canada, but can look into there too, they may deliver here!
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Also check in the BCOC (http://www.basenjiclubofcanada.com/), but it's past puppy season... The demand for basenjis is high and the supply is basically nonexistent, even in rescue. With any luck, you may be able to get on a waiting list for 2023 or 2024.
Roberta Kosek
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The is a whole world out there . We lived in Hawaii and could not find a basenji in the USA so we got ours from N.Z. Cost then was $2,000 , mostly airfare. He was worth every penny .
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Thank you everyone! I will try East Europe, I am originally from that part of the world!!! I felt in love with Basenjis, and can't stop thinking of getting a puppy!
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The import rules to Canada has been changed and are very strict. But good luck.
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Oh, I even didn't think about customs. Do you have any isea how much it is?
