Thanks for the advice. It's definitely helped!
Very wordy. but concerns none the less (pics of luna and zee)
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Looking at your future, hopeful vet school, etc, I think it is very wise to wait until you are settled.
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I dont think space is an issue,,.. time YES!!, if you live in an apartment you need to know you will probably have to dedicate more time to take him out. I live in a small apartment. 70 square meters with my basenji and 2 cats,(they play around and sometimes the cats get angry and let him know it, but nothing to worry about) and until a few months ago had my great dane Chelo for ten years without a problem. I would love to have a backyard and hopefully will eventually, but "letting them out" really doesnt substitute walking your dog everyday… So I would say what is most important is knowing you will have the time and also that your situation will not change next year and then you wont be able to keep him/her. Ayo rides in the car with me almost everyday. I take him with me whenever I amgoing somewhere that I can take him or just to run a quick errand and he loves it. When its a longer ride he usuall falls asleep.
I know for apartments its better to choose a lower energy dog, but really, as long as you take him out and keep him well excercised and "mentally entertained" it should not be a problem. Lots of people crate their basenjis so , they really spend a large part of the daytime in small spaces anyway....
Another concern is maybe if you are intersted in a breed that will be able to hang around with you at the barn etcc. then maybe you should also consider a breed that can be off leash with you.. which is a lot more simple because you will not need to worry about it on the ocassions that you want or have to take him with you to places like the barn.... just a thought. I find that that is probably, at least for me , the only real "problem" that I come accross with basenjis with regard to other types of breeds. It can be a practical problem sometimes. but... -
Lots of good advice here.
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Updates:
I went to visit Mrs. Reeds new puppies and my are they adorable!! I will post the pictures when i get back to my apartment. So I am pretty sure on an apartment and will probably live there till I graduate from Sam Houston. My mom is being very wise about this whole situation and is very helpful. I filled out an adoption form with BRAT and they are so nice and flexible. I am going to have someone come to the house one weekend before the summer. My mom said I could get a Basenji then. I am ok with this decision so i can think of what would be best for me and the dog.
Oh as far as the apartment. There is a dog park a short walk down the street. The barn is maybe a quarter mile and campus is probably a 20minute walk. I plan to get a bike so I can ride to class but I can also walk with the BasenjiI have also tried looking at another breed that might be right for me. I think the only dog I would consider is a Golden Retriever. But even then I worry about the grooming and ear infections they get. They are mighty pretty but after really visiting Basenjis (we were there for 3 hours and the time flew by!) I think I'm in love. I got to visit with all of Mrs. Terrys dogs and they had all types of personalities. I love their mischievious personalities but they do it with the most innocent look. Oh and the basenji that comes to our clinic to board finally came back! Was it fate that I got to see her? She is a beautiful tri and her name is George. She can be very cautious and wasn't as friendly as Mrs. Reeds dogs but thats probably because she doesnt like the vet. As far as any other breeds i can't find a breed i like that doesn't need an actual job, such as an aussie, a blue heeler, or cattle dog. And i'm not too interested in toy breeds.
These upcoming months are definately reserved for thinking. Thank you so much for everyones input and help
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I went to visit Mrs. Reeds new puppies and my are they adorable!!This isn't Martha J Reed is it?
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Who is Martha j reed?
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Martha J Reed is a puppymiller who bred Simon, who is in rescue with BCOSW right now.
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Oh no. I definately didnt see her dogs. lol. I was talking about Mrs. Terry Reed.
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Did you upload pictures of Luna and Zee yet? Would love to see them now..We went and played when they were only 6 weeks old..too cute for words.
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Oh of course Ill upload them now! I hope I can do it on this thread? Granted they arent the best because the puppies move so fast and we dont have as good of a camera but here they are!
luna is in the red collar and zee is in the pink collar
luna liked to climb on me
momma and dude playing with the pups
he stole the lobster!
i think dude liked my mom
and i think I she liked him too
the cutest picture of zee
Dude looking for a light to catch
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I love them..how cute. Terry's dogs are so sweet..
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Yes they are! I was just so fascinated lol
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Thanks, Petra and Sarah!!
The pups had so much fun playing with you! They slept very peacefully afterwardsAnd Sarah, I'm impressed that you could post the pictures - I still can't!
Zee and Luna have had a busy 2 days - yesterday to the vet for shots and microchips, today they went to the veterinary opthamologist for their eye exams. They were SO good, even on lead for the first times!!
Terry
