The breeder that I worked with is in Wisconsin. I was lucky enough to be able to drive to her and visit in person. Wonderful gorgeous dogs, great breeder. You can get an airline ticket, costs about the same for you to go round trip as shipping a pup. I found her ad on puppyfind after a long 1 + year search for the perfect pup. I have visited a total of 5 breeders in person before choosing my perfect pup.

I spent 1 + years looking for the perfect Basenji. I talked to more breeders than I can count. I could not find the perfect puppy until I met Teresas pups, the 5th breeder I visited in person. I narrowed my options down to 4 pups, each better than any I had seen at previous visits with other breeders and I had a hard time picking just one. Teresa was very patient, understanding and knowledgeable. These pups are amazing with unique characters of their own and they all loved me. After a couple hours of playtime I finally picked one and my long search ended here. Teresa is very helpful and has great knowledge which shows through in the pups. The other professional breeders I visited DO NOT compare. I had my own post on here too and was discouraged and dis-hearted by these so called Basenji club members, I am glad I didn't listen to them.

Talking dogs has somehow turned into a war on here, it is a real turn off, or is to me. I wrote asking for information and help finding a basenji puppy, and I left feeling like I did not want a dog of any sort especially a Basenji. Breeders on here talk bad about each other and each others bloodlines. Dogs I looked at were picked apart and cut on by your forum members, it became obvious to me that there is no perfect bloodline. Each tried to sell me their pup or their friends pup, with co-ownership (which means I only own 1/2 of my own dog) No one gave me honest true advice without insulting someone. I almost decided to look at another breed and then I stumbled on Teresa. She invited me into her home (did not suggest meeting me at the gas station like SW) She showed me available pups and not available pups, the parents were all impressive. She showed me what she felt was good and bad about each pup, who had more of the laid back personality, who was the leader… She did her best to answer my questions and I could tell she was more than just a breeder, she knew each and every pup better than anyone I have ever spoke to... I got a folder full of information, some I haven't even read through yet. Health records are impressive, she already had some spay/neutered. Pups that were ? on fanconi had individual tests by mc#. Prices start at $575 for pets. I wanted to show but knew after this forum that I was not going to show. My pup is from Princess (fanconi clear) and Oscar (fanconi affected) so my pup will never have fanconi but might carry the gene to reproduce it, but he is neutered. For future reference I strongly suggest that the back stabbing between members stops, when people (like myself) ask questions and ask for assistance, your bickering, fighting and rude comments are a huge turn off. I almost passed on the Basenji breed because of this forum. I am now a happy Basenji owner but no thanks to any of you.

Eldorado's Bejeweled does not surf
Eldorado's Hocus Pocus does not surf
Eldorado's Barcelona does not surf

I am beginning to feel that the only reason you all like this pedigree better is that this is a member of your club and a friend of yours. Your breeder friend stays on as a co-owner which I really see no benefit to or problem with…

So what is the big difference that you see and I am missing?

From what I see in this pedigree it compares very closely to the one we were talking about earlier (not all health tests are done) one parent is CL and on CR of Fanconi…

Dam is OFA'd Fair, Sire is not OFA'd ????
Why do you feel this is a better pedigree?

@YodelDogs:

brianpoppee,
Have you ever lived with a Basenji?

no, I have not at this point, but I am truely looking forward to it.

@renaultf1:

The breeder I just got my show puppy girl from on the east coast doesn't charge any different for show .vs pet pups.

I would love information on your pup, pedigree, breeders info
You can email me at brian poppee @ yahoo.com (put the address together with no spaces)

I am looking forward to information.
Bri

From a responsible breeder you will have a hard time buying outright, IMO. I will not place a pup without co-ownership if they will not be spay/neutered. But then again, my price is no different for a show or pet and the contract is pretty straight forward with the requirements….

and what is your price then?

so I would need to find a dog that has a full 4 generations that have all health testing done? Even the best pedigrees I have look at do not have all of this?

One more question.. If I got one of the puppies and then did all the health testing and it passes - would that puppy then be a breeding prospect?
and what health testing do you recommend?
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how do I get on your list?