"A Basenji is a slob's best friend"
Remember that and you will be right. It teaches you to pick up and put-away things you don't want destroyed, chewed, or nibbled. Especially the crotch out of underpants, the right thong/flip flops (so that you finish up with left ones untouched), your Mother's best coffee table, your best plant, (they will always pick the "best" that you have if you have multiples). I feed mine RBBB cut into chunks by the butcher - but wait until the pup gets their adult teeth. Good luck with your pup.

And while you are getting to learn more, introduce them to the Dremel real early to keep those nails short. Just a slight grinding at this age will get him used to it.

As has been already said: 'enjoy the ride". Don't expect too much from him, and give him time to be a pup in new surroundings. Food is a good attractor/distractor, I hope he turns your heart soon.

and while he is so young, can you visit him? get to know him and let him get used to your smell. make sure he gets the puppy shots, and the forever shots (like parvo). Try not to take him home until he has about 10 to 12 weeks of age, (as late as possible, is good). Check out Mum and Dad on the zande database, OFA, and find out as much as you can about the breed traits and habits. buy a crate that he will grow into, the crate should be big enough to stand and turnaround without touching the side, or top. That will be useful to bring him home, and take some bedding so that he will be used to the new smells. Good luck.

As for flying, long distance, don't worry, I have flown my dogs to USA, Western Australia, and they have been in the special part of the aircraft hold that is airconditioned. I use shredded newspaper as lining for the crate, as they will burn everything for quarantine. They will perhaps piddle so make the newspaper big enough to absorb the piddle. For water, add some ice cubes made with Gatorade, or similar, for the trip. Make sure they empty before the journey, and, as soon as you can, give them a chance to potty on arrival. A kong or something similar, might give her a snack on the way, but do not feed her before the travel, save that for when she arrives. Do not feed her at one of the stops, as they often bolt when the airline staff feel it necessary to feed her.

Relax and enjoy the ride, and she will enjoy the reunion with you when she arrives at the destination.

Yes, I agree. These notices have been advertised for a couple of weeks, and I do not agree with their suitability for this forum.

Go to the Zande website, and included there are some material about getting a Basenji, or not. It does not sound like your environment is right for a Basenji. The temperature upto 34C is okay, but after that they start looking for shade and the cooler spots. When it is hot here, above 40C, the older girl I have will walk, but when there is some shade she will lay down until she is ready before moving on. They are in control, and let you pamper to their needs, but they are definitely trainable.

go to the Zande website which has an excellent write up about Basenjis, and things to be aware of, in dealing with them in the home environment. Read the put-off.

This appears to be a seller of stuffed Basenji, 9x9 inches (about 250 x 250 mm). I am happy to let it stay, but I dont like sellers of "stuff" to be present on this forum. Am I alone in this?

What a little man! Make sure you introduce him to a Dremel early to keep his nails short. It is a good time to start, as his nails aren't too long at present. enjoy the cuddles and have a great time.

The fur is a bit long for a true B, and his keeper, but it looks like a good dog. Good luck with bringing him out of his shell.

Sounds like Tanza has given you some good advice and she is well aware of life on the WestCoast of USA.

And why have you come to the Basenji forum?

You are so lucky to have found each other. I am glad she works well at playing with your son, and has learnt that the best food is human food. Keep smiling with a good Basenji to reside with you.

Her tail is what it is, I have had one that was similar. She looks a mix, but really good. I hope you have got on top of the parasites, and guard against Heartworm - which can kill a dog. It is not a regular worm preventative, but a special Heartworm preventative. It takes a while to kick in, the preventative, that is, so start early and keep it going once a month. She will exert her personality as she grows with you.

Get in touch with Zande, apart from her world wide register of pups, she might have a few names of breeders that you may contact. It would be a good time to start looking as the pups are born around December, and you may like to put your name down. First name down, can get best dressed!

It is not available in my region because of "rights reasons". I will have to watch it some other time.

Get in touch with a local club, or the national association of Basenjis. Then look wider in the national canine association, for leads of breeders. Basenjis are usually born around Christmas in the northern hemisphere, and six months earlier in the southern hemisphere. You need to put your name with a reputable breeder, and hope that a male is born in the next litter. It is not something you can predict. However, you can sometimes get a retired showdog, or a dog that has been returned. Keep trying

It is different in the southern hemisphere - we are six months behind, or in front, if you wish. The spaying is a hysterectomy, so she may need attention later in life.

This appears to be a seller of stuffed Basenji, 9x9 inches (about 250 x 250 mm). I am happy to let it stay, but I dont like sellers of "stuff" to be present on this forum. Am I alone in this?