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Matt_DL

@matt_dl I was about to tell you to contact Northern Basenji Society - they have a website, but @Micah got there first ! And do read my put-off. Basenjis are fine around children but the children must be taught to respect the Basenji. Parents must be prepared to side with the dog against the kids at need !

Thanks Zande.

Your site is a great source of information.

Both my daughters are sensible types and they've been around dogs owned by other family members, so they've been taught how to interact with a dog responsibly. I'd certainly have no qualms about telling them off for doing anything they shouldn't.

Matt_DL

@micah said in LF Basenji Puppy - UK:

Hi Matt, you can join Northern Basenji Society and Basenji Club of Great Britain on Facebook; plenty of reputable breeders there.

@Zande Can also Help you; she also a website full of useful articles.

Website:
http://www.zandebasenjis.com/inform.htm

Thanks Micah, I'll reach out to them.

Matt_DL

Hello;

I'm hoping to find some help in regard to finding a Basenji Puppy.

I'm based just outside of Newcastle in the UK. I live with my wife and two children (5 & 10). We've been considering getting a family dog for some time and after researching, we feel we'd make an ideal home for a Basenji.

I understand that litters are usually once per year, around winter; I've also read much about waiting lists, with Basenjis being a fairly uncommon breed in the UK.

We're not looking to rush into this and would be happy to wait and buy from a reputable breeder; I was hoping someone may be able to point us in the direction of said reputable breeders, so if it's necessary, we could start to apply to be on a waiting list.

Appreciate any help anyone might offer.

Thanks

Matt