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  • Basenji

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    Where I am it costs about $2K+ for a dog from a breeder for just about any breed. Goldens may be less because the litters are so large. That may seem like a lot, but, as Debra mentions, dogs cost money to care for. After vet bills and boarding fees and food, it matters little what the dog cost to acquire. Leaving true puppy mills out of the discussion, given the costs of being a responsible breeder -- testing, vet bills, feeding -- and how much work breeding is, I can't imagine anyone doing it for the money. That leads to two problems for people looking for dogs. One is that since breeding isn't really lucrative, there aren't a ton of breeders, which means the supply of pups is low. Second is that most Basenji breeders want to place their pups in the best possible homes -- remember they aren't doing it for the money -- which means they're looking for people who have had Basenjis before. Something of a Catch-22.
  • Basenji or...not?

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    @debradownsouth Thanks you so much. We'll give it a try.
  • A basenji

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    There's nothing like a basenji in the works, from the way they instinctively lay with their had on the bum looking the other way ( I've never met a B that doesn't) to the way you KNOW they all rub on wet towels or play bow…it's all very endearing and in this breed you often identify traits that they all have, an insight into their genetics and their behaviors. I've never enjoyed a breed so much.
  • 2010 gift exchange

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    Chealsie508C
    I would participate in a spring swap if we had one…
  • New buddy for the basenji's

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    BuanaB
    What a great story! and also from here, welcome Moby.. I love to see pics!
  • Basenji Gift Buddies!

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    AlexA
    Please post additional comments to the official Basenji Buddy gift exchange thread. http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=4349