@jordandwilly - Thanks for clearing that up.... 9-5 is just fine, IMO.... I work and have always had to leave mine when I was at work, never an issue. That said, we were able to set up the house that access to the backyard (with 10 to 12' privacy fences) with a doggy door and a dog room in the house for them, Locks on the gates so there is NO access for anyone. Dogs sleep 90% of the day so being at work doesn't bother them... never have mine even when I had a litter in the house (And have been in the breed as owner/breeder for 35+ years). You can hire a dog walker to take them out mid day..which is a good solution. and give them a mid day meal depending on their age. I do not and never have used free feeding, period. Especially if you have more that one... you never know what/who is eating what. And you can set up camera's on line to watch them from "afar".... LOL. Keep in mind people that many of us need to work and have day jobs. The most important thing is the time you need to spend with them when you are home. Example would be, if you have young children and you work... when you get home you are going to spend your time with your human children... NO dog would be happy if left out... they need their time also because they are a family member and need as much time as a human child. Again in my opinion
Pet store basenji :(
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Here is another article about the sorts of things you should be looking for to determine if a breeder is responsible.
http://kineticbasenjis.tripod.com/Information/Buying_a_Basenji.html
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One thing that should be updated however is the cost of a puppy, at least here on the West Coast, it is more like 900.00 to 1000.00.
That's about right for this area as well.;)
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Hmmm interesting. I only ask because although we have only had Dallas now for 2 months we are already talking about getting a second [a female] in January & thought about trying to research breeders now but I thought maybe it was too soon…
I don't think I contacted Midge until July for Dallas' litter & she wouldn't even take a deposit of any sort until Lia actually had the pups so she knew how many.
But good to know I should think about it now. Perhaps I will email Midge for breeders she recommends. Do any of you recommend B/w, Tri or brindle breeders? We want a B/w but would get a Tri or Brindle. I live in Florida so nothing too far
So it sounds like the allergy issues your boyfriend was having with Dallas have worked themselves out if you are thinking of getting a second b…that's great!
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So it sounds like the allergy issues your boyfriend was having with Dallas have worked themselves out if you are thinking of getting a second b…that's great!
We don't want to jinx it but so far things are looking VERY positive. His huge attacks have stopped. he still occasionally will sneeze a couple times in a row or his nose will get a bit stuffy but I hooked up an air purifier, cleaned the apartment top to bottom one day while he was out, have been wiping Dallas down with allergen-reducing wipes & he is taking a combo of daily Allegra & Benedryl. Plus, with time I imagine his body will continue to adapt to the dog & everything will be good
So, as long as his allergies don't take a huge step backwards for any length of time, we plan on adding a female to our pack in January! Now to find a good breeder planning a B/W litter this fall who lives on the East Coast…Haha
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We have all come to basenjis ownership in different ways.
Mine was when I started to take in basenji fosters.
I think the neat thing about basenji ownership is that once you get one, no matter how you did it, you find you need the advice and education you can get from folks who have "been there, done that"…
This venue is great...many of the breed clubs now have basenji owners manual for first time owners, lots of good info.
The education not only helps the new basenji owner, but allows they to share the way to get a new dog into familys who are not in the basenji family.
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Ninabeana,
i know it would be a days drive but both robyn dubbert and gale whitehurst are in georgia. both of these ladies have excellent reputations for breeding high quality basenjis. -
Ninabeana,
i know it would be a days drive but both robyn dubbert and gale whitehurst are in georgia. both of these ladies have excellent reputations for breeding high quality basenjis.Thanks
I have contacted them & am waiting to hear their plans for their 2008 litters! -
Do let us know if you lucky enough to get one of these wonderful b's!
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The first dog I owned came from a pet store, I like to think of it as an "Uninformed decision" more than a mistake.;)
Well put. While I don't regret a minute I've spent with She-Ra (well except when she got ahold of my DVD collection
), I know that should I decide to bring another basenji, or any dog, into my life, I'll be forewarned and forarmed next time around. -
We all started somewhere with b's.
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They just passed one of the strongest animal cruelty bills in the nation here in Utah. I just scanned through really quick and found this: "A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if the person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence: […] transports or confines an animal in a cruel manner". I'm thinking that with the way that puppy mills treat the mothers would certainly qualify. Hopefully with the whole Michael Vick thing more states will get on the bandwagon and pass laws like Utah has! Make sure your state reps know how you feel about it!
