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  • MantisM

    I had subscribed to it for over a year when Caesar was young looking for help or information to help me learn about the breed. I found it not very interesting unless you had a basenji into showing.

    I found the basenji forums and a local group of basenji owners to be the best source for basenji info. I also really was disappointed with the lack of content with regards to rescues. There was always an article on rescues, but nothing that ever really spoke to me.

    Caesar and Cairo….the boys

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  • lvossL

    The Basenji takes article submissions. It is the basenji community that writes the articles. I think there has been an improvement in the content with the ownership change about 2 years ago. As for the ads being mostly show dogs and show photos, that is dependent on the advertiser. Poet's Corner is open to anyone to submit a casual photo but I think they have had less and less people submiting pictures to them.

    Another publication I like is the Rip Van Wrinkler, http://apubasenjis.com/theWrinkler.html It comes out 4 times a year.

    One thing to keep in mind about all of these publications is that the content is limited by what people are willing to submit. They do not have paid columnists.

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  • gbroxonG

    @lvoss:

    One thing to keep in mind about all of these publications is that the content is limited by what people are willing to submit. They do not have paid columnists.

    That's a good point, Ivoss. I wish I knew enough about anything to write an article!

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  • basenjibratzB

    I have several old issues. If anyone would like to have them, I'm willing to pass them along.

    Basenjibratz Talker & Savannah

    and Mom – Pasadena, CA

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  • I

    Just a quick note - Mantis, The Basenji is under different ownership than it was a few years ago. I think it's pretty substantially different than it was before, so it may be different now than you might expect. We do have articles on rescue in most issues. While I don't write those articles, I can pass along any requests you might have to the people who do.

    Gbroxon, if you're interested in seeing articles on a particular subject, just let Toni or I know what you want to see. Our goal is to have articles in every issue that appeal to everyone, not just people who show, and in fact one part of putting together an issue is going through and trying to make sure that there is a balance of articles that appeal to our various categories of readers. We hope that articles on topics like new African importations, Basenji rescue, Basenji health, hunting with Basenjis, Basenji trivia (such as the Basenji brand wine we featured last issue), canine legislation, and so on will appeal to everyone who loves Basenjis.

    We also provide free obituaries to memorialize deceased Basenjis, and a free online listing for owners or breeders trying to rehome dogs (Golden Opportunity Dogs.)

    The ads help pay for the magazine, and their content is whatever the advertiser wants to feature.

    If anyone wants a free sample copy (one per customer), especially if you haven't seen the magazine since we took it over, you can go to www.thebasenji.com and request one.

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  • nomrbddgsN

    Just wondering if we can get it sent up to Canada? Anyone know??

    Arlene, the Basenji Brats with the Boxenji![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • I

    Yes - you can get a free sample sent to Canada or anywhere else, and you can get a subscription in Canada or anywhere else. The rates are slightly higher for non-US, to cover the extra postage, but still very affordable.

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  • B

    Good publication, keeps you up to speed with the BCOA.:)

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  • tanzaT

    @Basenji_Boy:

    Good publication, keeps you up to speed with the BCOA.:)

    Becoming a member of BCOA is the best way to keep up to speed…. not to say that The Basenji is not a good publication... because it is...

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • MantisM

    thanks, I will check it out….

    Caesar and Cairo….the boys

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  • youngandtiredY

    I went to the site, how do you ask for a free copy, I have never seen the magazine and I am very interested. I see on the site that you can only apply for a subscription.

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  • I

    If you would like a sample copy, just send an email and ask for one. One per customer, please. Include your full name and mailing address. I will add a link to the web site, but in the interim, lisa@thebasenji.com works.

    Lisa

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  • DukeD

    @Itzyu:

    If you would like a sample copy, just send an email and ask for one. One per customer, please. Include your full name and mailing address. I will add a link to the web site.

    Lisa

    Thank you Lisa - I requested a sample copy. How nice of you. :)

    Jill

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  • nomrbddgsN

    Thank you Lisa, I too have requested a copy!

    Arlene, the Basenji Brats with the Boxenji![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • I

    Don't forget - you can get a sample copy (one per person, please) at no cost - just send your name and address to julie@thebasenji.com and you'll get a copy of the next issue mailed.

    Lisa

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  • KebasmomK

    I love the photos and the articles, especially the one where a breeder is interviewed AND I just have to know what's happening in Floyd's Frolics!!

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  • K

    Hello! Help, please! I want to order a magazine about basendzhi. I'm from Russia. How do I place an order

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  • tanzaT

    Visit this site for information

    www.thebasenji.com

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • youngandtiredY

    at Amazon.com and ebay, great prices as well, check it out. Good luck!

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  • I

    Just a quick reminder - you can get a free sample by emailing me at lisa@thebasenji.com - one per person please - AND - there's a new subscriber sale going on through The Basenji's Facebook page - 10% off your first year's subscription if you subscribe through the link there.

    Lisa

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