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  • K

    Finding an Basenji Owner

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    DebraDownSouthD
    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.
  • KristinK

    First Week with our Basenji

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    MrBaRooampBittyM
    Good luck on getting a picture when she is still, if she is anything like our 2 she won't be still very muvh. Our Bitty does this thing, when she comes up on the bed at bedtime she will flop down facing directly away from us and then bend her head back mover her shoulder to look at us.
  • crystalncodyC

    Boarding for the first time

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    Shaye's MomS
    Sounds like your vet's office has all the right setups for boarding and for day care - my own vet's office does not have all those facilities. Wish they did! At the place where I do take them, the outside play area is covered,so climbing out is not possible, or I would worry about that as well, since our B's certainly can climb! So glad you have found a place Cody is safe and happy when boarding is necessary.
  • SchouiffyS

    First Time

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    bodhi baroos when i get home from work and dont get him out of the crate fast enough
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    Basenji owners clothes

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    firefoxkatanF
    LOL yeah some of the stuff on these sites are just too cute I liked the lady that does the clay figures, she's got other breeds but her Basenji's are just too cute ~Kat
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    The Basenji Owners Manual

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    thunderbird8588T
    Have sent for my book, can hardly wait, all we need now is the Basenji :)