@Tumimom:
Thanks again, everyone! It's a good feeling to know I don't have to be flying blind out when I am looking around. I met with another breeder this weekend from the BCOA website and I was amazed at the difference in my visit. She has a couple of older dogs I am looking at. I am now thinking it might be better to start with older dogs and ease into this. These dogs were well socialized, friendly, and looked very happy. I am also in communication with Medfly. I am hoping to make a decision soon so I can bring them home while I am on holiday.
Thanks, everyone! Glad to be here.
Welcome and great that you are really doing your research!!!
I did the same thing you are thinking about…I got a retired show dog from a BCOA breeder to "ease myself into basenjis" :D. Ruby was 2 when I got her...and very high energy. I got a friend for Ruby this spring, another retired show B named Brando...he was 3 when I got him...Ruby & Brando are one month apart in age and a perfect match...the breeder picked him for her. Things have worked out great.
I'm sure that you will find the perfect "B"...and it is great to read someone doing their research and not rushing into a decision just to get a basenji now.