Thinking about adding to the family

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  • renaultf1R

    I agree with Pat & Sharron - first thing is to make sure everything is going pretty well with the first one before adding the second. When I added my second, they became partners in crime - when one got into something, the other was only too happy to join in.

    That said, I love having multiples. I actually found having 2 was easier than having 1. I didn't really find any extra work. I walked both together - pretty much they were a team. In my case, my kids breeder picked the perfect male (2nd basenji) match for my girl (1st basenji) and they knew each other well long before they came into my house - they came from the same breeder. The only time it was more work was when one was sick - then it took a little more management.

    The added food cost was negligible, there is added cost for initial startup (dog, crate, bedding, toys) and vetting.

    I now have 3 basenjis - I added a puppy (Aaliyah) last year. Having a 3rd hasn't always been the easiest and is definitely more work than 2. The times 3 have been a blessing was when Brando broke his leg this summer (Ruby had Liyah as a playmate) and when puppy Liyah was in heat this fall (I could run Ruby and Liyah together).

    While I love having 3 - I honestly think having 2 is the perfect number (fun and really easy in general).

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  • S

    I like 2 because you can have one on either side of you when your sitting on the couch!

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • AJs HumanA

    They make excellent foot warmers under the blankets…you can have one for each foot. :D

    AJ's Ride:

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  • QuercusQ

    I have to agree, that I think two is the perfect number. With three, there is always the concern that somebody will be the odd one out. With more than that, it becomes a lot more work, and expense (especially vet care).

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • Tayda_LennyT

    For me the transition from 1 B to 2 B's was not as "difficult" as the transition from 0 to 1. When you already have one, you are already limiting your time away from home, used to going on walks, aware of Basenji antics and (hopefully) not leaving things out to be chewed, shredded, destroyed. Cost wise and food wise… yes, it is double.

    I love having 2. Watching the interaction between them is priceless.

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    Michelle

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  • Kingsley1230K

    Thanks for all the input guys! I will definitely get Lilu trained before I bring in a new B. But in the mean time I will be looking for a place to adopt an adult B, I heard eldorado is great. Is this correct?

    We will love them no matter what ![](images/smilies/wink.png "Wink") http://www.youtube.com/user/Kingsley1230 Lilu's page

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  • KanangaK

    Very tempted to add one more Basenji this year. Still trying to get things settled with Kananga. He has built up a habit of unstuffing the couch again… =\

    Although I think he may be happier with a friend, part of me worries it'll just be an accomplice for trouble.

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  • renaultf1R

    @Kananga:

    Although I think he may be happier with a friend, part of me worries it'll just be an accomplice for trouble.

    Multiple basenjis are definitely accomplices for trouble. :D:D:D For instance, my boy Brando is always a little devil. Many times he'll nab something he shouldn't be chewing on (for instance a remote), Ruby will see him with it, he'll drop it and she will grab it. Now normally, I would 100% trust Ruby not to touch a remote - could leave it on the sofa next to her and she would ignore it. But if Brando has it, well it has a whole new attraction for her. I can't count the number of times I've walked in the room and found Ruby with the spoils of something (usually newspaper or napkins), but know it was Brando that had grabbed it initially.

    Now if Liyah (1yo) does something she shouldn't, both Ruby and Brando punish her (pin her down, yell at her)…quite funny actually. :D:D I usually just let them handle it.

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  • QuercusQ

    @Kingsley1230:

    Thanks for all the input guys! I will definitely get Lilu trained before I bring in a new B. But in the mean time I will be looking for a place to adopt an adult B, I heard eldorado is great. Is this correct?

    Eldorado is great…but be aware that adding an adult to an adult can be challenging. It really depends on if the individuals are okay with living with another dog. It is always easier to introduce a puppy to an adult.

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • tanzaT

    @Quercus:

    Eldorado is great…but be aware that adding an adult to an adult can be challenging. It really depends on if the individuals are okay with living with another dog. It is always easier to introduce a puppy to an adult.

    I agree Andrea… for sure and another tip is that you usually do best with the opposite sex, especially bringing in an adult

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • renaultf1R

    @Kingsley1230:

    Thanks for all the input guys! I will definitely get Lilu trained before I bring in a new B. But in the mean time I will be looking for a place to adopt an adult B, I heard eldorado is great. Is this correct?

    I have 2 Eldorado basenjis and also their male that they imported from Finland. 2 I adopted as adult show dogs retirees. I couldn't be happier with my basenjis. They have wonderful termperaments and Eldorado is big on health testing. The sisters are super helpful and always willing to answer my silly questions. :D

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    @myran: Thh only thing you have to keep in mind that girls go into heat which can be a hassle whining male having to guard and often separate them during the critical period. I have several basenji friends that have 2 even 5 boy´s and it works as they are of different ages puppies are integrated in to the pack when they are less then 12 weeks.But it takes a strong leader males rarely fight to kill more to show who´s the leader and when the other gives up they calm down not so with females they can be really nasty. Are you going to show them and maybe in the future breed then yes a girl but if not i´d choose a boy as it´s cheaper to neuter a boy then sterilize a girl.Especially as you have to let her have one heat before surgery maybe it´s different over there.And as I said before you can have boy´s together that aren´t neutered.But as they´ve mentioned before go with your breeders recommendations. Good Luck,Michelle In the US, price is usually the same for a spay as it is for a neuter…. and usually people opt to spay before the first season in the US.
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