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    Hello everyone, I'm Jeff. I currently do not own a Basenji but will be the proud owner of a female real soon. Thanks for welcoming. I hope to find some helpful info on these forums.

    There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams

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  • KipawaK

    Welcome, Jeff! A year ago I was in the same situation as you - knowing I would be getting a basenji within a year. I joined the forum in February and have been learning ever since. Now I have a wonderful teacher - my own basenji boy. All I can say is learn, learn, learn and really determine if this breed will fit into your lifestyle.

    The best thing I ever did was to go to dog shows and meet various breeders. I concentrated on talking to those who were listed on the Basenji Club of America web site. It wasn't long before I found the breeders I knew would provide me with a puppy that would have a great temperment and that I would be proud to own (but maybe I think basenjis own us) :).

    Also, knowing about the parentage of your prospective dog is a must. The parent dogs need to have been Fanconi tested. If you do a search on Fanconi in the search area of this website, you will find tons of information.

    Remember, there are also a number of wonderful dogs that you can get through BRAT (Basenji Rescue and Transport).

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • tanzaT

    @wallyblue:

    Hello everyone, I'm Jeff. I currently do not own a Basenji but will be the proud owner of a female real soon. Thanks for welcoming. I hope to find some helpful info on these forums.

    Welcome Jeff…. who are you getting your girl from? Many of us are related here by our Basenjis!

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • P

    Welcome to the forum, Jeff.

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    Welcome! Pull up a crate and stay a while!

    Debra

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  • S

    Welcome, hope to learn more about you and the b your going to get.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • thunderbird8588T

    Welcome to the forum

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • KirstenK

    Welcome :)

    Kirsten Sigrist

    Ariel

    Istari New World Tempest

    For more photos visit my facebook page:

    Istari Basenjis

    Remembering:

    Winnie, Pippin, and Tessa

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    Welcome, nice to have you onboard.:)

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • bewlerB

    Welcome, Jeff! Lots of good information on this forum! Good luck with your new Basenji!!!!

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