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New here and waiting to recieve our first basenji

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  • S

    Hi my name is Melissa and my family and I have done so much research on basenjis and this moth decided to purchase a basenji puppy to become part of our family. We have already purchased him and are waiting for him to fly his way to us :) We are all very excited and cant wait for the day he arrives(hopefully soon). I think we are ready for him and hope Im not forgetting anything after all we want the best for our Guru. I look forward to being able to come here and ask all of you pros questions.

    Wife to my hero Luke

    SAHM to Arriana(6), Kesi(5), Nathanael(3), and my little Sammy bear (5mo.)And Guru our Basenji puppy

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  • jessi76J

    welcome! out of curiousity, where'd you purchase your new B from? breeder? shelter? rescue? how old is Guru? can't wait to see pics of your new addition! again, welcome!

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  • S

    @jessi76:

    welcome! out of curiousity, where'd you purchase your new B from? breeder? shelter? rescue? how old is Guru? can't wait to see pics of your new addition! again, welcome!

    Thank You :) I purchase Guru from Devils Peak Basenjis in Salem Oregon. He is 14 weeks old.

    Here is a photo I was sent of him:

    I cant wait to play with him. Isn't he adorable

    Wife to my hero Luke

    SAHM to Arriana(6), Kesi(5), Nathanael(3), and my little Sammy bear (5mo.)And Guru our Basenji puppy

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  • jessi76J

    oh my gosh, he IS ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!! you'll have to post many more pics, as he grows! congrats!

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  • alkiteA

    What a doll! You will find alot of great information here.

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  • jys1011J

    How cute!!! :D

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

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  • B

    I bet you can't wait….....good luck to you and congrats!

    Welcome to the forum, enjoy and keep the pics coming.:)

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  • nala121498N

    OMG! He is adorable! Congratulations. and welcome..you can really learn a lot from this forum. Have fun with him…he is a real cutie.

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  • rouR

    So sweet! One of the great attributes about the basenji breed is that they never really lose that angelic face, no matter what they have managed to get themselves into. I think it has to do with their ability to wrinkle their expressive brow. You know they have chewed up a mechanical pencil or found the lint from the dryer when they purposefully seek you out to lick your face. Watch out for that Guru. He is going to be a heart breaker!
    Best wishes,
    -pamela

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  • DukeD

    @rou:

    So sweet! One of the great attributes about the basenji breed is that they never really lose that angelic face, no matter what they have managed to get themselves into. I think it has to do with their ability to wrinkle their expressive brow. You know they have chewed up a mechanical pencil or found the lint from the dryer when they purposefully seek you out to lick your face. Watch out for that Guru. He is going to be a heart breaker!
    Best wishes,
    -pamela

    So true!! :) Congrats on getting your Guru. Glad you found this forum too. It will be very helpful to you and your family. Enjoy!

    Jill

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  • abby_basenjiA

    I am very excited for you guys, B's are the greatest dogs, they love to get in trouble and be cute doing it and I wouldn't trade mine for anything.

    Michelle, Abby B, Cooper B, Missy mut, and FatFat the cat!

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  • DajanaD

    So cute little boy! Enjoy the forum and welcome!

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  • J

    Welcome to the forum. I think Guru is the cutest baby b I have seen. Ooooo, makes me want to get a second!!

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  • hdterryH

    That is great! We are also in the process of getting a B and we joined the forum yesterday. We are adopting an older B from BRAT. I think we all will find great help here! Good luck and look forward to seeing pics of your new baby.

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  • S

    Thank you everyone :) I lookforward to getting to know everyone :)

    Wife to my hero Luke

    SAHM to Arriana(6), Kesi(5), Nathanael(3), and my little Sammy bear (5mo.)And Guru our Basenji puppy

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