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.
I am wanting to buy a Basenji puppy in UK
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I am looking for a Basenji puppy have bin for a while now i preferably would like a female as I like their temperament better and if anyone has any for sale in the Uk please let me know thank you
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Can't help you much with UK breeders but the female temperament isn't universal. My female is so aloof and such a diva that it can be really challenging at times to work with her. On the other hand my male is the cuddly type and crawls into my lap when it's late in the evening. I wouldn't close your eyes to males. You need to find one that fits your personality.
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Contact the breeders from the Basenji Club of Great Britain:
http://basenjiclubofgb.org/breeders.phpI agree with wizard, males and females have various temperaments.