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  • Finding an Basenji Owner

    Basenji Talk 21 May 2017, 20:01
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    Thank you for thinking of the puppy's needs. Please, contact the breeder first if you signed a contract. Responsible breeders have contracts, nearly all requiring you contact them if things don't work out. They may have other homes waiting already. If the breeder sold you the puppy without a contract, then there are a few here looking for a puppy that might be interested. Make sure you get references and vet references so that your puppy goes to a home, not someone wanting to use him for breeding in some puppymill. If you can't find a good home and you are willing to place without being paid, BRAT can be helpful in screening and getting into a good home in most cases. California has a separate basenji rescue also... http://www.basenjirescue.com/ ... however, I have no idea if they do fanconi testing. If your pup does not have clear parents, or at least one clear, please get him tested before you place him. A home getting a dog with a genetic disorder is more likely to abandon it if they don't know upfront what they are getting. If you have the parents' registration numbers or names, it is easy to verify if they were tested.
  • Advice on Basenjis

    Basenji Talk 26 Feb 2017, 20:55
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    An apartment would not be a problem if you give your B plenty of exercise and nose time. Also, the office would be great, but do realise that dogs need a lot of sleep, not only puppies. Our 2 sisters (7 and 6) sleep all night and most of the day. So your B would need a quiet space in the office to retreat and sleep. Agree with eeeefarm: puppy time is extra intensive, but so much fun. Try to be with your B as much as possible. Enjoy!
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    Yup - Tanza is correct. I have allergies to two of mine and don't have allergies to the other two - and 3 of my 4 are related. Oh and they definitely shed! Pat's recommendation of taking a t-shirt or towel with you and then sleeping with it is a great idea.
  • Best Basenji of all time?

    Basenji Talk 17 Jun 2009, 09:24
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    @Quercus: Simba - Ch. Reveille Bouteniere (however you spell that!) Ch. Reveille Boutonniere is Kipawa's great great great grandfather, I believe!
  • First Time

    Basenji Talk 7 May 2008, 18:06
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    bodhi baroos when i get home from work and dont get him out of the crate fast enough
  • The Basenji Owners Manual

    Basenji Talk 7 Jul 2006, 02:29
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    Have sent for my book, can hardly wait, all we need now is the Basenji :)