@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
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my basenji male is named after F1 driver Jenson Button
LOL, I have been wondering about that!
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Welcome to the forum, you will love it here. Like others have said…:) we love pictures:D:D
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LOL, I have been wondering about that!
and his name is perfect for him, as he loves to race , especially with our galgo Barry, he is actually faster then my ibizans but not as fast as Barry and Jenson gets sometimes frustrated about that and when he catches up with him ( because he slows down ) he bites him in his legs :rolleyes: -
Welcome to the forum Marianne
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Hi and Welcome.
I had a "Jovi"
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Great to have you here with us, Marianne …. and like the others have said, "pictures?".
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Welcone tothe forum, Scoops. I imagine Cooper is indeed a wake-up call after owning the Dobies. They are both beautiful breeds - hope you can post some pics real soon.
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Welcome Scoops - what a pity your boy was frightened by a judge - these things are often diffficult to get over and it is a shame. Can I ask what happened? Sometimes these things can be avoided by careful conditioning as a baby before entering the show ring. (I know its too late now but at least if you do decide to have another Basenji you can now be prepared.) However it's not the end of the world - I'm sure Cooper gives you a lot of fun.
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Thank you so much everyone for your warm welcome, it's nice to be involved with the Baz-J community.
Patty - It was a judge who didn't know about Basenjis, it was a Pup of the Year Competition so you have no idea upfront of the judge. Usual story with someone who really doesn't know how to approach the table, talked to him in silly high voice and no firm hands on !!! Cooper thought game on !!!! lots of noise but there was no contact or intent thank god but obviously the experience lingers. He was conditioned for the ring, I serve on the Committee of a Dog Club and train others !!!! lol !!! Did everything I should have done, socialised etc, and we started on a good note and Cooper was enjoying it . Hey ho, may be one day I'll get another Baz-J, haven't given up on showing the breed. He still comes out with us, as he is a valued member of the team, and alot of the time he is entered NFC and comes to meet and greet, in fact I've been told he's very friendly for a Basenji !!!! Once Cooper makes friends with you, you are a friend for life !! It's just that table !!!!
I'll post photos when I can get the other half to do it, as I'm a bit of a techno phobe !!!! no hope for me really !!!!
Marianne x
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I look forward to your pictures. I'm a technophobe too - I keep telling myself I can do it but so far haven't posted any.
One of my bitches was spoiled for the show ring by such a judge who didn't know how to approach a hound (although he was a Saluki judge and should have!). She was experienced at showing as well but was traumatised because when she backed away at his front on, silly voice approach she nearly fell from the table! Of course she blamed the fall on his approach. I worked on her intensively but to no avail.
Yes, Basenjis on the whole are friendly and they never forget a friend either!
