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 boy in GA needs new home
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I am not yodeldogs but her email is posted in the very first post of this thread along with all the details about Rocky.
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Oh I'm sorry. I wasn't meaning that for you, but thank you very much!
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Rocky left for his new home last Saturday and I am pleased to announce that things are going well. He lives about a half hour from me with two fabulous men who adore him. Rocky gets to be the center of attention with plenty of long walks and lots of playtime. He even gets to sleep in the bed now.
I'm never in a hurry to place a dogβ¦.the right home will eventually came along.....and this is Rocky's right home.
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How great for both you and Rocky! Did you give them info about this forum so they can meet and greet with Rocky's kin and friends? You're on a roll - Rocky has found a good home and you got the good news about Baron. Might be a good day to pick 6 lucky numbers and get a lottery ticket.
Pat
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How great for both you and Rocky! Did you give them info about this forum so they can meet and greet with Rocky's kin and friends? You're on a roll - Rocky has found a good home and you got the good news about Baron. Might be a good day to pick 6 lucky numbers and get a lottery ticket.
Pat
They found the forum and it led them to me. I really hope they choose to participate here though. Guys, are you reading this? Don't be bashful, come join the fun!
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AND come to our basenji meet-ups on Saturdays at 11am! Pinckneyville Park in Norcross. We'd love to see you there.
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Rocky left for his new home last Saturday and I am pleased to announce that things are going well. He lives about a half hour from me with two fabulous men who adore him. Rocky gets to be the center of attention with plenty of long walks and lots of playtime. He even gets to sleep in the bed now.
I'm never in a hurry to place a dogβ¦.the right home will eventually came along.....and this is Rocky's right home.
How wonderful!!!!! That is great to hear!!!
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AND come to our basenji meet-ups on Saturdays at 11am! Pinckneyville Park in Norcross. We'd love to see you there.
I also want to throw out thereβ¦. Pickneyville is fairly convenient for us, but I'm sure both YodelDogs & Maui live closer to other parks... so if y'all ever want us to swing over to your area to meet up at any good parks you find, we don't mind doing some driving, too.
Edit: I didn't mean to highjack this thread. Sorry.
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oopss. wrong post.
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I wish Rocky was closer to Maryland so we could meet! kiro would love a new brother
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Rocky is already in a new home.
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That is one cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutttttttttttttte dog!