I think that a basenji puppy and a two-year-old is a recipe for disaster for many reasons. Both require and crave lots of attention, neither one can be reasoned with, both will want to play with the same toy, both can be stubborn, and the list goes. It is far too much to expect a two-year-old to understand how to get along with any puppy, especially a basenji puppy. If your heart is set on a basenji puppy, then I think you should wait until your child is at least five or six years old.Children that age understand what you are saying about the puppy and you can explain to them why you are saying it. I agree with the person who suggested getting an older basenji or how about a puppy of another breed? t one time in my life I had a basenji and a mixed breed, and they got along beautifully.
You may love all the traits of this breed but I was suggest that you talk to owners and their experiences with the basenjis and young children. One cannot count on even the best breeders to give you the full story. Please don't get me wrong. I've had three basenjis and adored them all. I got the first one when my youngest daughter was seven. You don't have to wait that long but two years old is too young, imho. Good luck.
Looking for a young Basenji or Young adult in the midwest area, I am from Illinois.
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Been searching for a Basenji to adopt for about a month now and can't seem to find one, can anyone help me out.
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Have you looked at Basenji Rescue & Transport?
This might be just what you're searching for.....
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Go to www.basenji.org and search for responsible breeders by state. Basenji breeding season is typically in the Fall, so most all pups are born November/December and responsible breeders have reservation lists. You will have a hard time finding a pup this time of year. You are most likely looking at Winter 2017. Time is now to start working with a breeder
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Also, check with Camp Basenji. Although she's in FL, she has homes up north and is willing to transport to the right home.
Contact her because she doesn't list most dogs on the site.
http://www.campbasenji.org/