To Everyone: Thank you so much for the welcome!!!
@Rita:
Welcome and please join us and read all you want that away when your ready for your B you will really be ready. They are great dog's but I have to say they have there own way about them.
Rita Jean
Thanks, Rita! They certainly do have their own way, it?s part of their charm. 
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Kipawa,
Yes, I?ve always been adamant about doing the research before getting any pet. I volunteer at my local SPCA, where I have encountered too many cases of a mismatch between owner and pet. I think I?ve come to the right place, so I am very happy to be a part of this forum.
Visiting a dog show is definitely on my to-do list! I have been to a show once, but never saw a basenji. 
BRAT is wonderful–it?s actually the first place I came to in my research. When the time comes, I would really love to adopt a rescue.
curlytails,
A monthly basenji meetup sounds great!
I currently live around Monterey(which we call the Bay Area), but if you meant the SF area, I may be transferring to a college there.
~Lauren
