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 puppies are here!
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Your name: Robyn Dubbert/ Sherwood Basenjis
Your city, state: near Atlanta, Georgia
Your phone number: Contact by PM for phone number
Basenji(s) For Sale: 3 red males and 3 red females
Age of Basenji(s): born February 23, 2007
Current weight of Basenji(s) for sale: should be 5-8 pounds when ready to leave
Weight of Basenji(s) parents: sire 26 pounds, dam 28 pounds (yes, she is "plump")
Parents health tests: Both parents hips OFA, eyes recently CERF'd clear of all inherited disorders, strip testing clear of fanconi syndrome, lineage clear of hemolytic anemia, patellas vet checked and results will be sent to OFA
Registration if any (AKC, Basenji Clubs, etc): Puppies will be AKC "limited" registered. Member Basenji Club of America and Sighthounds of North Georgia
Price: $800
Age when puppies will be ready to be taken home: Minimum 9 weeks
Do you ship your Basenjis: Yes though I prefer for people to come pick them up. -
oh congrats robyn! we will be anxiously awaiting pictures!
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I put a few pics in the Basenji Puppies photo area. They still look like fat gerbils right now though hehe.
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I love fat little hamsters!! So cute!!
Basenji's are so great. Super adorable as puppies and absolutely regal as adults. The perfect dog! -
Congrats! Looking forward to the pictures…you know how we love those pictures!!
