@jengosmonkey
LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread 😆 and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making.
People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder.
A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home!
Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs 🙂
Hello from Denmark
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My name is Esther and I am proudly owned by three Basenjis, one Basenji-Mix and a Galgo-Espanol Bitch.
We do live on Denmarks Westcoast directly at the North Sea Beaches.
Pictures will follow soon.
Best wishes,
Esther
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Welcome to the pack Esther. What are your B's and Galgo's names. Can't wait to see pics when you get a chance.
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Hello and welcome to the forum:D
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ok, the name of the Galga is Vega (such as the star, she came from a rescue organization and is about 5-7 Years old). Gromit is the Basenji-Mix (he is already 6 Years now, time runs fast). Jester is the Basenji male (his pedigree name is Old Legend's Anam Chara), he is three and almost a half Year old now. Then comes Banshee (born in December 2006, Pedigree name is Old Legend's Banshee) and finally our youngster: Panda, born in November 2007 (Pedigree name is Lis Glamur Velikaya Panda-Monkey). All the Basenjis are black and white, Gromit is fula black and Vega's colour is kind of cinnamon with a dark (ok, its getting grey now) mask.
If you can't wait to see pictures, please feel free to surf our website at:
http://www.seelenfreund.dkRegards,
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Hi,
I have met Petra at the shows a few times and she has some very nice dogs:DYour dogs are lovely:D
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Welcome to the site!! Cute Bs!
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Hello and a big welcome from the Netherlands!
Great website, lovely dogs (Panda is my absolute favorite) and superb photos!
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Welcome to the pack! Nice looking dogs!
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Welcome! You have lovely dogs, I love black & whites! And your beach looks endless, it is beautiful.
Anne in Florida
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Thanks for your warm welcome greetings
As my Internet connetction is not available constantly, please be patient until I can upload the pictures I have promised…. sorry....
Regards,
Esther
