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.
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Our family has welcomed our newest member, 6 y/o Rama.
She is the first basenji for our family.
We adopted her from an elderly gentleman that could no long take care of her.
Rama came to us a little on the thicker side, so we are working on getting her down to her ideal weight. I love all the info and suggestions I have read on here.
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Hello and welcome!
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Welcome, love to see some pictures!
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Oh, just love her! I know that look. I bet she is one classy lady!
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Oh my goodness! She is so beautiful. Thank you for adopting her!
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Beautiful!
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@DRama OMG! She's gorgeous all over! I love her head wrinkles & above the eyes!! You got sooooooo lucky to get her!! She looks like my first B !!
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Thank you for adopting this beauty. She looks so much like my first basenji.