@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
WTB Basenji Puppy
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Hello to all I am new at this forums. I live in Oakley C.A. and would like to ask anyone out there know where I can get a puppy from a good breeder that is near me. I just want it as a family pet not for show dog. thank you.
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This is a great time to have found the forum b/c there are LOTS of people here who are very willing to help you do your homework. There are also a lot of good breeders in NorCal. 90% of basenjis breed once a year in the fall so breeders likely have their plans set, health testing done, and they're making waiting lists.
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Hi and welcome to the list…. You are really close to me and I am planning a litter as is another fairly local forum member. Please visit our site, I have a questionnaire if you care to fill out. Site is www.tanzabasenjis.net and then go to 2008 Litter Plans. The other site is http://kineticbasenjis.tripod.com/, who is in Woodland.
Are you familiar with Basenjis? Have you met any in person? That is also a good place to start, visiting with breeders and/or people that have Basenjis. Also you might want to check out our No. Ca Basenji club site and consider visiting at any of our events. That site is www.norcalbasenjis.org -
Hi sackman and welcome to the forum. I highly recommend both Tanza Basenjis and Kinetic Basenjis. You won't go wrong with either one of them.