@jengosmonkey
LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread 😆 and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making.
People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder.
A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home!
Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs 🙂
Hello everyone
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Hello guys..
Just introducing myself. I am a 27 yrs old cool guy from California. Planning to adopt female Basenji very soon. Looking forward to learn much more about Basenji from the experienced owners. -
Welcome…. glad to have you here. Are you getting a pup or rescue?...
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Hi, welcome to the forum
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Welcome cool guy to the forum. Learn as much as you can before you get her so you are ready.
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Hi and welcome.
I'd definately echo the above - do all the research you can before you bring her home as they are certainly a unique breed!
Jess
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Hi Cool guy from California!
Welcome to the forum!
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Welcome to the forum
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Welcome tot the forum!!!
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Welcome! I have recently become owned by a basenji as well
(May 2, 2009), and this forum has helped so much with the things that I wasn't prepared for despite the research. Good luck and happy reading! -
Welcome! Don't forget to read through the Basenji rescue threads. If you can't find it there, someone here always has and answer or at least a multitude of suggestions.
Thank you for the rescue. Do you have your heart set on a particular little girl?
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welcome to the forum. You will find a wealth of info here from all around the world. We all have one thing in common, we're all mad about Basenjis.
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WE are here to help you with any issues you might have with your new companion.
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Thank you so much for your welcome.
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Hello guys..
Just introducing myself. I am a 27 yrs old cool guy from California. Planning to adopt female Basenji very soon. Looking forward to learn much more about Basenji from the experienced owners.Where in California are you?
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Welcome to our pack - and be prepared for lots of laughs, crying, and swearing after you bring your pup home
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I agree with Wizard but I have to add my husbands saying. Just Cause I Can, Just Cause I will. Been fun . I can say been pretty good so far but there has been those seconds like o NO.
Rita Jean
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Welcome. You will love being owned by a basenji..it has been very rewarding (as far as laughs and wonder..) for me and my family.
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Welcome. You will love being owned by a basenji..it has been very rewarding (as far as laughs and wonder..) for me and my family.
As a BRAT foster I say thank you for wanting to adopt..I like what you said Basenjimamma " being owned by a basenji"" you are sure right :D:D!!!!!
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Welcome. There's lots to learn and laugh about on the forum! Looking forward to hearing more about your new B…
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welcome
