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.
Basenji needs home
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Hi All,
I got a call yesterday of a 13 month old black and white Basenji boy needing a home. He is located in Louisiana. This is urgent. His owner has 2 german shepards and the basenji is not getting along with them. You can contact me by PMRebecca
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Hi All,
I got a call yesterday of a 13 month old black and white Basenji boy needing a home. He is located in Louisiana. This is urgent. His owner has 2 german shepards and the basenji is not getting along with them. You can contact me by PM
Rebecca
Americas Basenji RescueWhat about the breeder? Or was this a Byb/pet store?
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We have tried to contact owner but no luck.
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We have tried to contact owner but no luck.
Do you mean the breeder? Would love to know if that is the case, who the breeder is?
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The breeder is Lisa Meyers. We are trying to get ahold of her. So if anyone can reach her it would be a big help.
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The breeder is Lisa Meyers. We are trying to get ahold of her. So if anyone can reach her it would be a big help.
Never heard of her?… but if she is in Louisiana she is a BCOA member Lisa Lee Myers?.. are you a member? Do you have the roster...? I will send you a Private Message with the info from the roster in case you have something different.
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Never heard of her?… but if she is in Louisiana she is a BCOA member Lisa Lee Myers?.. are you a member? Do you have the roster...? I will send you a Private Message with the info from the roster in case you have something different.
Should say that I don't know her….. Kennel name is ASIA and she also has Char-Pei's as her main breed. Russella Bowen shows for her... also a BCOA member, so you might be able to reach her that way... Russella is in the roster
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I haved called and left voice mail and also emailed her. I just want to get this young Basenji into a safe place. Thanks.
Rebecca -
Thanks for the help. I got in touch with Lisa Meyers. She wants her little boy back. Soon he will be back home.
Rebecca -
Thanks for the help. I got in touch with Lisa Meyers. She wants her little boy back. Soon he will be back home.
RebeccaThat is great news….
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Wonderful news, I am glad you were able to get a hold of the breeder
