I cannot imagine committing to buy a puppy without seeing the animal and if possible the sire and dam. OTOH, a rescue (or adoption of an older dog) is a different thing. My last two Basenjis came to me sight unseen, and turned out to be wonderful dogs, but the breeders I got them from wanted to place their dogs in an experienced Basenji home, and I only paid the cost of getting the dogs to me. One came by air, one was personally transported to me by his breeder. If she hadn't been happy with what she found I expect she would have taken him back with her when she left. I also had to commit to return him if ever I couldn't keep him. Good breeders care about where their dogs end up.
My Sheltie mix
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We are waiting for the moment we can pick up our basenji puppy.. but this won't be our first dog.
We also have a six year old sheltie mix named Britt. She's a very sweet dog with a mind of her own. We hope she will like the basenji company
Some pics:
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Awe, she is VERY cute, thank you for sharing
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She is adorable:D
You haven't got long to wait now;)
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No, 'just' five days and we'll go to Sweden… And another seven days and we are home again
For you it's also 'just' five days.. I hope the last days won't kill us
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No, 'just' five days and we'll go to Sweden… And another seven days and we are home again
For you it's also 'just' five days.. I hope the last days won't kill us
So far the days are going quickish!!
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So far the days are going quickish!!
Are they really..? I feel like I'm in love.. I can't eat.. sleep.. haha.. it's terrible!!
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Your Sheltie is pretty. I like her colors. Little does she know that she's going to be a big sister soon.
We are all excited for you and are looking forward to seeing your new pup.Pat
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Are they really..? I feel like I'm in love.. I can't eat.. sleep.. haha.. it's terrible!!
I think i am just trying to convince myself they are going quickly:rolleyes:
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I think i am just trying to convince myself they are going quickly:rolleyes:
Hahahaha.. good for you!! I hope it works
Maybe I have to try that too
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So cute! Be sure to keep us posted on the arrival and lots of pictures, please…tick, tick, tick...
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What a beautiful face, thanks for sharing. Good Luck on the new furbaby, you will love the new addition, they are such loving creatures.
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What a nice looking dog.
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Very cute dog!!!
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Your Sheltie is pretty. I like her colors. Little does she know that she's going to be a big sister soon.
We are all excited for you and are looking forward to seeing your new pup.Pat
What a beautiful face, thanks for sharing. Good Luck on the new furbaby, you will love the new addition, they are such loving creatures.
I hope she will like her new companion. But I'm guessing she will. She's not very fond of other bitches.. but she's always very interested in males
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Your sheltie is very pretty. Hopefully she will adopt the pup and not think of her as a rival bitch, but as a pup to raise. And hopefully she will teach the basenji pup good habits!
I predict they will be great together.
Anne in Tampa
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Oh my..! Today I gave Britt a thourough bodycheck.. and I found a small (1 cm) bump near one of her nipples. I immediatly called the vet.. and now their is some tissue on its way for research.. I hope everything is ok..
Wednesday we will know more..:(
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((Hugs)) to you both…I'll keep her (and you) in my thoughts and prayers for a clean outcome!
