One breeder from San Diego (Rancho Penasquitos) retired from their day jobs and moved to Texas; Bob & Terry Reed of Illusion Basenjis. Another San Diego breeder (Spring Valley) passed away almost 2 years ago; Doug Joy of Basenjis of Dune. Not all reputable breeders are visible on the BCOA website. Some don't want their kennels named because they do not breed very often. You should contact the breeder liaison via email for more breeders in California and other nearby states.

The local breed club for southern California is The South Coast Basenji Fanciers. They can help you find a local breeder. The quickest way to get in touch with them if through their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SoCalBasenjiFanciers

Northern California also has a breed club that you can contact, BCONC. Their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/norcalbasenjis

@JKent @JENGOSMonkey

You both forgot "I am not a miniature deer."

If you belong to Facebook please join the group "Basenji Puppies/Puppys/Puppy’s: Get Educated BEFORE you BUY". You will learn from the group posts and information why the two breeders mentioned above are not considered "reputable" as well as a whole raft of other breeders considered "disreputable". You will also learn what constitutes a reputable breeder. A non-refundable deposit is a red flag, not being able to locate sire and dame test results on OFA is another, contracts where the breeder does not accept full responsibility of their pups or dogs if something goes wrong or you can no longer take care of him/her. Reputable does not mean they have to be a show breeder but usually they are. Not all puppies are meant for the show ring but their breeder should be breeding to the standard as if they were.

Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/536851013130196/permalink/1051212755027350/

If you decide on a DNA test use Embark instead of Wisdom. I think Embark's breed data base is supposed to be more accurate. There is a Reddit group where people post DNA results on their dogs. Sometimes the results are hilarious. Occasionally someone will get results from both Embark and Wisdom with wildly different breeds listed. You can search by breed within the group, r/DoggyDNA.

My dog Valentino, a finished champion, at age 12 is still intact. He has never sired a litter of puppies (one planned litter but circumstances canceled it). If you or the vet is concerned that you are not a responsible pet owner there are alternatives to neutering. I've read where people (many Basenji people included) give their dogs the equivalent of a vasectomy or tubal ligation rather than a full neuter surgery. No fear of puppies and all the hormones are there to insure that the dogs grow properly as they mature.

I posted the statement below in response to another post and it is relevant here:

*If you belong to Facebook please join the group "Basenji Puppies/Puppys/Puppy’s: Get Educated BEFORE you BUY". You will learn from the group posts and information why the two breeders mentioned above are not considered "reputable" as well as a whole raft of other breeders considered "disreputable". You will also learn what constitutes a reputable breeder. A non-refundable deposit is a red flag, not being able to locate sire and dame test results on OFA is another, contracts where the breeder does not accept full responsibility of their pups or dogs if something goes wrong or you can no longer take care of him/her. Reputable does not mean they have to be a show breeder but usually they are. Not all puppies are meant for the show ring but their breeder should be breeding to the standard as if they were.

Here is the link:*
https://www.facebook.com/groups/536851013130196/permalink/1051212755027350/

@njdeb You purchase cans of pure pumpkin at the supermarket. If you live in the USA, since it is so close to Thanksgiving, you can purchase a case of canned pumpkin at Costco for a good discount.

Contact Dr. Dodds at Hemopet for thyroid test information. I had to send a blood draw to them to have one of my foster dogs thyroid tested. Most veterinary labs do not run the full panel needed on Basenjis. You can contact them and get advice as to which test you need to request and pay for. The most you would have to pay is $195 and the likely cost is about 1/2 that. $600 is an outrageous amount.
https://hemopet.org/hemolife/thyroid-testing/

It took less than 90 seconds for my rescue James to completely sever a seatbelt. It would have taken me longer with a pair of scissors.

At what age are they letting you have the puppy? Most responsible breeders don't let them go until they approximately 10 or more weeks old. Tails take awhile to grow and loop more. At a month old the tails normally look much like your photo.

Make sure you have the registration numbers for the parents so you will be able to easily find the on the OFA site.

Has Mei found a new home yet?

A quick Google search suggested that diarrhea isn't unexpected with either of these drugs. Could the leakage be a result of the combination of the drugs?

• Rimadyl ... potential side effects, which can range from mild to serious.... Diarrhea
• The most common side effect of Flagyl (aka metronidazole) is diarrhea...

I don't know how long the drugs will stay in his system, but I'm leaning towards the idea that he would return to normal once the drugs dissipate. I am also (curious) why your DVM didn't think about the side effects of the medication(s) as possible contributing factors and jumped straight into another procedure.

(Doggie diapers are always an option until the issue is resolved.)

I agree with elbrant the side effects from the drugs are likely causing the fecal leaking. As the human, I had to be on a long course of Flagyl having contracted Amoebic Dysentery in Nepal. Believe me, I was never far from a bathroom while taking this drug.

Tomorrow Sunday, from 10-Noon, the Devore animal shelter will have a public lottery for the 4 tri-color Basenjis. If you put your name down for one of the four, you must turn up in person to adopt them. Once noon has past, any remaining Basenjis will be relinquished to BRAT. Some Basenji people have offered to try to get one of the 4 so they can turn them over to BRAT. Nothing is known about the four. Who knows how long they were without human companionship. While they are acting scared now, they could be semi-wild. These Basenjis NEED BRAT's help.

@creambasenji
Photo please.

Welcome! We would love to learn about you and your dog(s).

Here is a direct link to the BCOA breeder directory. If none of the nearby breeders lists are able to help you, contact the Breeder Liaison for help. [email removed] Denise keeps a list of breeders that do not want their kennels openly advertised.

https://basenji.org/index.php/about-basenjis/breeder-directory

I think the nearest breed club to you is in Washington. The Evergreen Basenji Club, http://www.evergreenbasenjiclub.org/

To help you avoid the scammers and irresponsible breeders, join this Facebook group:
Basenji Puppies/Puppys/Puppy’s: Get Educated BEFORE you BUY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/536851013130196

@elbrant

@senjisilly ... the dog detective!

Yep, that's me, like Basil of Baker street. All I need is to convince Valentino to be my trusty sidekick, Dr. David Q. Dawson. (My very favorite Disney animated film, Basil the Great Mouse Detective.)

@dillinger said in CattleJack wants Basenji sibling:

Does this look like a purebred Basenji?

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/benji-55030604/ca/oakland/bella-vita-rescue-ca2646/

I found the original Basenji Forum discussion. Go down to my Forums "name" and you will find links I posted about Skye, AKA Benji.
https://basenjiforums.com/topic/16188/basenji-in-kern-county-california?_=1647899787379

@dillinger
Benji is not a purebred. Here is a link to his Instagram photo. His ears are oversized and his tail is straight. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca5-WZHrefZ/

BTW I spoke with the rescue that has him several months ago. The pulled him from their adoption list while a foster family worked on some of his behaviors. As I recall, this boy can leap over tall buildings with a single bound. Very high energy, but he is young.