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.
Looking for female Basenji pup in Georgia area
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I've been searching for a Basenji breeder within roughly 5 hours driving distance of Ballground, Georgia, ideally with with a litter that would allow me to purchase in December or January. As far as my exact requirements, I don't have that many. A dog is a dog! That being said, I definitely want a female, definitely not a brindle coat, and I don't need a show dog, as long as she is healthy! If you know of anyone in this area (even if the DOB pushes their purchase past January) please let me know! Thanks!
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Since most all Basenjis are born Nov/Dec/Jan and placed at about 10wks, chances of getting a puppy in Dec/Jan could be an issue. You can search by state at www.basenji.org for a responsible breeder near you, these breeders are members of the parent Basenji club. Be sure to check out health testing especially for Fanconi and PRA that are done by DNA tests and prospective sire/dam's should be tested before breeding. Those results are public posted at www.ofa.org. Be sure to check it out, just don't take someone's word for it. Also, not sure that I agree that "a dog is a dog". Would be interested to hear why you think a Basenji would be a good fit for your lifestyle/family. You should try Sherwood Basenjis, Robyn Dubbert. She is in GA and while I don't know if she is breeding this year, she can steer you to other responsible breeders that might be close to you.
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@noblesuntzu said in Looking for female Basenji pup in Georgia area:
A dog is a dog!
oh! I think my heart skipped a beat!
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Thanks for the quick replies, will definitely be using that information! Also, when I say "a dog is a dog", I mean that I think people place too much of their decision on the appearance of the pups, rather than their personality and temperament, and also wanted to communicate that I'm on a budget and don't need a perfect $3000 show dog. I understand the objection though!
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@noblesuntzu Regardless of the cost, what are you looking for in a "dog"? And, the December/January preference makes me wonder: is the puppy meant as a gift for someone?
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You would do better if you cast your net a little further.
You can fly a dog to you. I was in Hawaii and could not find one on the mainland so got my from New Zealand.
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@noblesuntzu Typical price of a Basenji from a responsible breeder is (give or take depending on the part of the country) 1500.00.
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As far as my exact requirements, I don't have that many. A dog is a dog! That being said, I definitely want a female, definitely not a brindle coat, and I don't need a show dog, as long as she is healthy!
The more you (re)search, the more you'll read a Basenji is really not a dog, i.e. not one's typical household dog.
If you still want a Basenji, here's an (updated version of an) old but thorough post from Tanza to help you ask the right questions from breeders:
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@helle-devi - Thanks for the re-post, it is a bit out of date as we do have DNA tests for Fanconi so strip testing is not needed any longer. I will update this and repost.
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@tanza
indeed. I did warn it was an old post. Perhaps I should have said ancient!
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@helle-devi - Very true, Helle Devi, I did update it
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@noblesuntzu First off I am pretty sure you will not find anyone in Georgia to accommodate you, A Basenji is not just a dog and the cost is anywhere from $1200-over $2000.00. The breeders that are listed with AKC.org would probably just hang up the phone on you! So do your research, be specific on what your intentions are for the Basenji and your family. How experienced are you with Basenjis, with breeders? Because if you go to the wrong breeder it could cost you a lot of money in the long run.
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@hawk8875 - Those listing with AKC are paid advertisements. There is no requirement on who can pay to be listed. Go to www.basenji.org and then to find breeder and you can search by state. Breeders listed on there are members of the Basenji Club of America.
