@abonnard Pee pads got me through in the end, she would pee every 20 mins for the first months, then 40 mins, then she suddenly went to being able to hold it for many hours. One of the best purchases I got before she arrived was a small carpet washer, saved my sanity. The cleanup is so key otherwise they go back to the same spot.
Finally!!!
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There aren't very many basenji breeders in Canada although fortunately for you most of them are out East.
Here's a link of breeders from the BCOA.
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Welcome to the forum.
I can (as will other UK members) vouch for Chris Frost, Bushwacker Basenjis, she is in Ontario. Chris was a well respected breeder in the UK, she emigrated to Canada last year.
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Chris did not breed this year.
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Hi KMac, I live in NW Ontario and last Feb. i got my first Basenji, after a long Ontario breeder search i couldn't find any that i really liked…they either weren't very knowledgable, willing to help/provide information or just wouldn't respond to emails/phone calls...ect. I decided to go with Beaubri Basenjis in P.E.I. http://www.beaubri.com/. Simone helped me alot in deciding if a Basenji was best for me and provided me with alot of valuable information and i would highly recommend them. She usually breeds her dogs in mid-late fall with the puppies ready to go home around Feb/March, so if you're interested it'd be best to talk to her as soon as possible as her puppies are usually spoken for well in advance.
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Here is the link to the Basenji Club of Canada's Breeder Directory. There are several breeders in Ontario listed.
http://www.basenjiclubofcanada.com/BCOC-BreedersDirectory.html
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I decided to go with Beaubri Basenjis in P.E.I. http://www.beaubri.com/.
She usually breeds her dogs in mid-late fall with the puppies ready to go home around Feb/March…Okay, I had a snarky moment. With your "usually breeds in mid-late fall" I thought… well duh, MOST breed then because Basenjis TYPICALLY go into heat ONLY once and year, beginning in the fall. So I clicked on your link expecting a puppy mill. I was pleasantly surprised. Not only her dogs but her commitment to rescue.
To the person about allergies... sorry but no dog is hypoallergenic. NONE. The issue is saliva and dander. Dogs with less hair may be less allergy inducing, and dogs that don't shed (ie continuous hair growth like poodles) drop less dander in the environment than those that shed, but they ALL can cause allergic response. Please, decide NOW before getting one what you will do to help reduce the problem (daily wiping down the dog to remove dander helps), and what will happen if he still has reactions. Allergy pills are great
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DebraDownSouth - my finance is not crazy allergic to dogs. He is mainly allergic to dogs like the French bulldog. He has now been around Basenji's and seems to be great. And we will do everything possible to make sure that he lives comfortably. I would never bring someone or something into my house that couldn't stay there. Therefore, I will make sure that my new found puppy is not just temporary but permanant. That would kill me if I brought a dog into my home and had to say goodbye because i wasnt responsible enough to make sure my Fiance was good with them. But thank you for your advice.
Thank you everyone for all your messages back. I am still on my slow hunt for a puppy. I am in no rush but very excited. I love coming and reading all your posts on this board!!
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I'm sorry, but if you contact me, I reply to all potential puppy people. If you don't like my policies, that may be your issue. My first priority is to my dogs. I am very knowledgeable, do provide all info, but I also like to know you have done your research first. So obviously, you did not contact me. I also require visits for the most part or references if you live too far away. And yes, I follow up on references as well. I will also call the vet you use to interview them as well. If you have allergies, visiting is a necessity, if not in my home, then with someone else that only has basenjis so that you can guage your reaction to them. And yes, I did place a puppy with a gentleman who is very allergic to dogs. He does okay with Basenjis and is hoping for more improvement, but is willing to go for shots if he must. Talk about dedication! So please try not to bash us all. I don't know who you contacted, but there may have been underlaying reasons why these breeders did not get back to you.
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I contacted Arlene (above). She was wonderful!! And I look forward to getting in contact with her when the time is right! She was VERY knowledgeable about her dogs and gave me sooo much amazing advice and is willing to help out with making sure basenji's are right for us. So I agree - Ontario has wonderful breeders!
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I contacted Arlene (above). She was wonderful!! And I look forward to getting in contact with her when the time is right! She was VERY knowledgeable about her dogs and gave me sooo much amazing advice and is willing to help out with making sure basenji's are right for us. So I agree - Ontario has wonderful breeders!
Thank you! It was also very nice talking to you also.
