@jengosmonkey
LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread 😆 and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making.
People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder.
A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home!
Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs 🙂
Hello from Atlanta
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Hello my name is Andrew and I am looking into getting a Basenji. I had a Basenji mix growing up and he was one of the smartest dogs I've ever owned. The more I read about Basenji's the more it explains all of the weird quirks he had. Hopefully my new dog will be just as strange.
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I just moved from ATL- but you should check out Sherwood Basenji's; I believe they're in your area. Good luck!
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welcome to the site! there are some great basenji rescue groups out there and of course lots of puppies right now. tis puppy season!
my favorite rescue sites are:
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Hello and Welcome. I am adopting a rescue B from BRAT. Perhaps you should look there www.basenjirescue.org There are also reputable breeders listed in the Basenji Club of America Good luck…
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Hi Andrew. I'm in the Atlanta area also. My name is Robyn and I have several Basenjis. Please contact me if you want to meet my basenjis.
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I have people come over to meet my basenjis all the time just to meet the breed. Not to sell puppies or dogs but as part of breed education. Many responsible breeders have people come to their homes or meet with them at events so people can meet the breed. Basenjis are not for everyone and the best way to find out if they are the right breed for you is to meet them.
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Thanks for all the replies.
Robyn I sent you an e-mail.
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Welcome…and please let us know when you get your "little bundle of joy"! This is a great place to learn, share and have fun!
