Thank you. Part of this process will absolutely be to spend time with any potential pairing to see its temperament with our children even without the allergies, but we will keep this in mind as part of the process.

Thank you all for the replies. Unfortunately after doing a bit more research, we’ve decided that basenjis aren’t quite the hypoallergenic option for us. :( We’ll be moving forward with another breed, or date I say it......a mixed breed 😮 (I know, hate me if you want- we just want a dog for US).

Thank you all for the kind advice. Great forum and atmosphere. I’ll consider this topic closed for now.

Cheers!