BASENJI PUPPY WANTED - Help!

[hhud8068]

he is the one who has done all the research. he would have a lot of time to train the puppy and like I said he has been researching dog breeds for over a year.

[lvoss]

I would contact a responsible breeder and set up an appointment to meet with them. Explain that he has done all the research and you would like to set up the meeting so you can get on their waiting list. Then on Christmas create a great little gift package with basenji stuff in it, I am sure we can all point you to some great things to fill a basket for a perspective owner. Include in it a card with your appointment with the breeder and maybe some pics of their dogs. Then when you bring the pup home you have a well bred pup who is coming home to a household that has been able to prepare for its arrival and is ready to spend time helping it settle in.

[bewler]

@krunzer:

What I would like to say is that we are definately not trying to steer you away from the breed or discourage you from loving the breed. We as basenji owners just want what is best for the Basenjis. We want to make sure that people know what they are getting into. That is the reason for all of the questions. This is not an attack, we just want to understand what intentions you are going into with getting a puppy of this breed and what you expect. This is not a breed for everyone. One must have a lot of patience with them in order to raise them properly. Honestly its for the love of the breed.

Well stated Krunzer! Yes - no one is trying to discourage the OP from getting a B - but I think the short timeline has raised some concerns as getting a Basenji is not something to do on short notice. Thanks for your thoughtful post!

[lisastewart]

A nice puppy preparation basket with an IOU for valentines day would be much better. If he has been researching the breed he knows how important it is to find the right breeder who does all the appropriate fanconi and other health testing.

[tanza]

@hhud8068:

he is the one who has done all the research. he would have a lot of time to train the puppy and like I said he has been researching dog breeds for over a year.

I have had lots of people tell me that… however with a personal visit and meeting Basenjis, hearing first hand about the breed is much different then reading about them in a book.

For example: Myth: Basenjis do not shed, they do shed, not as much as other breeds but they do shed

Myth: Basenjis do not bark, they can bark (usually just a single sounding like a cross between a bark and a woof, we call "boof") but they are NOT mute, far from it. They howl, cry, growl, and when really unhappy, scream. And it can raise the hair on the back of you neck!

Myth: Basenjis are Hypoallergenic, they are not. They shed and have dander which is normally the cause of many allergies. Granted it is not as bad as many breeds so they can be good with people with allergies but they are not hypoallergenic.

[lvoss]

It is true that I have had many people come to visit who were sure basenjis were the breed for them who walked out sure they would never own one. Everything from, "Why do they sit on the back of the couch? That's what cats do." to "My they're athletic" as they vault over the couch and halfway up the stairs doing the B-500. I have also had many couples come over where one is totally sold and the other is clearly not. That isn't fair to the dog either. Everyone in the household has to want a basenji.

[agilebasenji]

@tanza:

Myth: Basenjis do not bark, they can bark (usually just a single sounding like a cross between a bark and a woof, we call "boof") but they are NOT mute, far from it.

I always say "they don't bark, but they make lots of other interesting noises"

[tanza]

@agilebasenji:

I always say "they don't bark, but they make lots of other interesting noises"

Yes and some are very very very loud! :eek:

[Kipawa]

Ivoss said: "I would contact a responsible breeder and set up an appointment to meet with them. Explain that he has done all the research and you would like to set up the meeting so you can get on their waiting list. Then on Christmas create a great little gift package with basenji stuff in it, I am sure we can all point you to some great things to fill a basket for a perspective owner. Include in it a card with your appointment with the breeder and maybe some pics of their dogs. Then when you bring the pup home you have a well bred pup who is coming home to a household that has been able to prepare for its arrival and is ready to spend time helping it settle in".

I say: What a WONDERFUL and CREATIVE idea! Puts a smile on my face!

[tanza]

Here is another thread about someone looking to get a Basenji that was encouraged to meet them in person…

http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?12499-Looking-for-Female-Basenji-Puppy!/page3

[krunzer]

Uhoh….I think we scared the crap out of this person.....

[tanza]

@krunzer:

Uhoh….I think we scared the crap out of this person.....

I would hope that they would read the other threads and take all the suggestions to heart. We all know what it is like to "want it now"…. but getting a puppy of any breed is not one of those things. As they say "All good things come to those who wait".

I hope that she will think twice about just buying a puppy, learn from the experience here and others that have gone through the same process.

[ownedbyspencer]

I want a Basenji puppy for Christmas, too!

[agilebasenji]

@Kipawa:

Ivoss said: "I would contact a responsible breeder and set up an appointment to meet with them. Explain that he has done all the research and you would like to set up the meeting so you can get on their waiting list. Then on Christmas create a great little gift package with basenji stuff in it, I am sure we can all point you to some great things to fill a basket for a perspective owner. Include in it a card with your appointment with the breeder and maybe some pics of their dogs. Then when you bring the pup home you have a well bred pup who is coming home to a household that has been able to prepare for its arrival and is ready to spend time helping it settle in".

I say: What a WONDERFUL and CREATIVE idea! Puts a smile on my face!

don't forget one of these in the basket:
http://store.totalbasenji-osh.com/basenji-puppy.html

how cute would that be????

[agilebasenji]

Also, please rethink the 6-8 week time frame for getting a new puppy. Here's some really good info.

http://rrcus.org/rhodesianridgebackhealth/Documents-PDFs/49_DAYS_REVISTED_Bailey.pdf

[Kipawa]

@agilebasenji:

don't forget one of these in the basket:
http://store.totalbasenji-osh.com/basenji-puppy.html

how cute would that be????

Those are fabulous, and what a good cause associated with them. I'm going to give myself one for Christmas!

[wizard]

@agilebasenji:

don't forget one of these in the basket:
http://store.totalbasenji-osh.com/basenji-puppy.html

OMG - I've got to get one (or more) of those!

[agilebasenji]

@wizard:

@agilebasenji:

don't forget one of these in the basket:
http://store.totalbasenji-osh.com/basenji-puppy.html

OMG - I've _got _to get one (or more) of those!

yes, i know, i've been saying that for years, maybe after xmas. i'd like to just get the whole set.
they also have life sized basenjis, of course i have 3 of those__

[lisastewart]

I have a small Tri total basenji and a Steiff one that is awesome. Looks like the steiffs are still available from the German basenji club

[Kipawa]

Enjoyed looking at your lovely webpage. Beautiful furry friends.