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.
seeking Basenjis in Tanzania
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Hi,
My wife and I live in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and are interested in having two Basenjis. We live in a country bordering the home of the Basenji but don't know yet where we can buy/adopt/rescue two dogs. Can anyone help us find breeders, shelters, or rescuers in Tanzania? They don't have to be in Dar, e.g., we could travel to Mbeya or Kigoma, close to the Zambian/DR Congo border.
Thanks,
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David, welcome to the forum.
I am not finding basenji clubs in either Tanzia or Zambia. I did find a strange listing with South African breeders. Perhaps if you contact the more current ones, they can advise you of local breeders.
http://www.fallohide.dk/basenjis_in_southafrica.htm
You might also contact the Basenji Club of America African Project to see if they have any contacts for your area. https://www.basenji.org/african/project.htm
Wish I could be more help.
