Puppies take a lot of your time, and it really isn't fair to the pup unless you have that time to give. It's not good for any dog to spend too much time alone, especially locked in a crate. It can be disastrous for a pup. If you're home a lot, by all means get that special puppy, but if you spend much of your day away, an older dog might be the way to go. Of the five Basenjis I have owned, two I raised and three I adopted between the ages of eight months and three years. It was far easier to cope with already housebroken dogs and integrate them into our home. And down the road, if you do get a puppy, you will have a companion so the pup doesn't have to be alone.
Hello from CT
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I have two 7 year old Basenji mix boys (littermates). I was told they were a jack russell mix when I adopted them, but after DNA testing and I found out they are Boston/Basenji's. Very strong Basenji personalities, with the bonus that they bark AND yodel! (lucky me). I want to get them a little sister B one day and extend my crazy family.
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Welcome to you and your boys
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from Canada~
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Welcome to you and your boys. I hope you'll post some pictures, please, it's an interesting mix!
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Welcome to the forum. Your little guys look quite interesting - post more pics please
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Thanks all, more pics as requested. Frankie is larger, and has no tail, and Joey came with a broken tail if you can tell in any of these pics.
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Welcome to you and your boys! I never would have guessed basenji/boston…what an interesting combo! They're cute and look like they're a lot of fun!
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Tank you for the pictures - I would never have guessed the combo - they look lovely boys though.
