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  • Hi,

    I am newbie just checking in to say hello. I live in Atlanta, GA and am interested in adding a Basenji to our family so I am doing all of the research on the breed I can. This forum looks to be a great resource on the breed and I look forward to learning more from all the members.

    Cheers,
    MDSPHOTO

  • Welcome!
    Here is a great link… and check out screening breeders which will help you find a responsible breeder. http://www.basenji.org/learn/Index.htm

  • Welcome to the forum, you will find it so useful if you are considering a Basenji. I read lots about them in books but they didn't prepare me for the reality.
    When i got mine i was a little shell shocked, lol, but fell in love with him and the breed.
    We are hoping to add another one to our family soon.

  • Welcome! Adopting a rescue from BRAT (Basenji Rescue and Transport) is a good option. I just adopted a young tri a month ago.

  • Got our first one back in March 2009. Jaycee is lots of fun and we love her lots but every day is a new day with something new. The one thing I will say I would go to training class not just for them put you to. Have fun looking and let us know. Good luck.

    Rita Jean

  • Welcome! I live in Atlanta also and one my best friends lives here too. She's a forum member too but without internet access right now.
    We both have 2 basenjis.

    I don't know if you have spent any time around basenjis, but if you're interested Carrie and I and all four of our basenjis will be at a lure coursing practice on Sunday morning in Alpharetta. You're welcome to come meet our dogs and watch them run. I know that when I was looking for a basenji the most informative experience I had was just to be around them. There will also be Salukis there and possibly a Ridgeback.

    Carrie, Liz and I went lure coursing in KY last weekend and this is a picture of our basenjis:
    Riley and the Brindle Babes, left to right:
    Lola, 1.5 yrs
    Callie, 1.5 yrs
    Riley 1.5 yrs
    Zip 5.5 yrs

    The girls on the left are Carrie's and the tri boy and older girl are mine.

  • @mauigirl:

    Welcome! I live in Atlanta also and one my best friends lives here too. She's a forum member too but without internet access right now.
    We both have 2 basenjis.

    I don't know if you have spent any time around basenjis, but if you're interested Carrie and I and all four of our basenjis will be at a lure coursing practice on Sunday morning in Alpharetta. You're welcome to come meet our dogs and watch them run. I know that when I was looking for a basenji the most informative experience I had was just to be around them. There will also be Salukis there and possibly a Ridgeback.

    Carrie, Liz and I went lure coursing in KY last weekend and this is a picture of our basenjis:
    Riley and the Brindle Babes, left to right:
    Lola, 1.5 yrs
    Callie, 1.5 yrs
    Riley 1.5 yrs
    Zip 5.5 yrs

    The girls on the left are Carrie's and the tri boy and older girl are mine.

    What beautiful Basenjis!!

  • Hello and welcome:D

    Good luck with your search for a Basenji:D

  • Welcome to the forum!

  • They are BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • MDSPHOTO,

    Welcome! This is a great resource so if you have questions just ask, I'm sure you'll get lots of info to digest. Wishing you luck and humor as you begin your foray into the strange, amazing world of Basenjis.

  • mauigirl and Carrie,

    What a beautiful pack of Bs.

  • Welcome aboard, you will certainly love this wealth of knowledge available at your fingertips. I am new to this forum as well, and to owning B's. My Otis is almost 6 months old, and I have had him in my life for the past 2 mo.
    Good luck in finding a true friend for life..

  • @mauigirl:

    That is a FANTASTIC pic!

  • Thanks to all for the warm welcome and to Mauigirl for the invitation to meet her beautiful pack!

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