Michael Graves gave me a more inclusive list of breeders in Texas. Looks like the BCOA website might need to be updated. His list seems to capture the same people yall are recommending.
I spoke to Anne and she has a few adults, but likely not a good match. She is 8 hours away too, so going to try and see what is available closer.
Planning to reach out to your suggestions and his list this weekend. Thank you all!
@DebraDownSouth 12 hour drive! Closer than most.
Does anyone have any other recommendations for finding a Basenji?
I have applied through BRAT and Camp Basenji. Most rescue dogs are 13+ hours away from us.
One breeder outside of Austin responded and will be breeding this fall, but has none available currently. Another is based in Lubbock (13 hours), might have a few, I am reaching out to them again. A breeder near Houston has not responded.
Have I done all that I can do, do I just now need to wait? Any other options to consider?
Let see if I did the picture upload correctly.... This is Jack and he is a Miniature Schnauzer. When the rescue got him he had hair missing and they think he was attacked by his litter mates. He doesn't always have this face but it seems like it.
The cat is Comet, he was Jack's buddy. We had to put Comet down early this month after treating him for diabetes and Chronic Kidney disease. Comet was 13 and the only cat it seems that I have not been allergic to. My husband would love another cat, but their is no way my allergies could handle one.
The husky was a dog in the neighborhood we found after he escaped his owner's yard. We seem to be the dog catchers.
I've reached out to the breeders in my state and now waiting for replies. Have filled out applications for BRAT and Camp Basenji. Hope to start getting some replies over the next few days.
At the moment, Ohio seems a little too far, but you never know, a few weeks from now might turn into a traveler.
About the age of the Basenji...we really want the B to get along with our 7 year old Schnauzer who has SARDs and starting to go blind. If their is a Basenji that is 5 months or 10 years old that can fulfill that priority, we can work with the other behaviors.
Thank you for your comments and sharing.
Thank you for the information on Camp Basenji. We will reach out to Pam later today!
My husband and I are actively seeking a Basenji to join our family. We live in College Station, Texas and can travel to Austin, Houston and Dallas area for a Basenji. Most Basenjis I have found in a rescue setting in Texas are mixes or miss labelled.
We would prefer to own a Basenji that is no longer in the puppy stage, closer to a young adult. A golden opportunity or retiring show Basenji would be amazing. At this time we would likely not consider a mix breed as we really do want the Basenji personality to be dominant.
We have filled out an application with BRAT and starting to reach out to breeders in Texas.
If you have a Basenji available, please let us know. Thank you all in advance for your help!
~Stephanie and Jarrod