I think I might have to start my hunt from scratch. There is a good possibility I will move to Jamaica in the future so I called the customs office yesterday about dog policies. Since there hasn't been rabies on the island in 200 years they are REALLY strict. they only let dogs in from the UK and Ireland. Im soo mad :mad: . . . but I'm glad I found out now. Sooooo does anyone know any UK sources / breeders? ::SIGH:: I want to be an owner so bad

@Pilotbasenji:

i forgot actually before i registered to this forum, but i know that it was a place in oklahoma. his name supposedly was "marymail" before i got him. that probably sounds like a load of bull to you doesnt it? im also fairly sure that they only breed basenjis.

lol that some name

thank you. I have contacted a few breeders for info based on your recommendations.

wow that filled up pretty fast. There is a lot of helpful info here. Thanks guys

I am trying to estimate how much money I need. Would you be able to give a ball park range of what a puppy + crate + food + toys + vet + whatever else will cost at initial purchase? What about an average year of spending thereafter? I would greatly appreciate any estimates that will give me some idea

Thanks a lot for the help. Yah I was actually was on that list earlier today. There are only about 4 listed within 400 miles of me. It says not all BCOA members are listed so I was hoping I would come across some one who knew a member that was not listed.

So I have been doing my HW on these little guys for about 5 months but was still a little reluctant. Luckily I met a neighbor with 2 females the other day. I have been taking tips from her and spent some time with the dogs and I am HOOKED. We are in NY but both her dogs came from a breeder in Florida. Thats a bit far. Are there any breeders on this form from the NY area or anyone here that has purchased from a reputable breeder in the New York / Tri-State area? Also, how far in advance do most waiting lists close out?

hmmm ok… good to know. thats doable thanks a lot guys

what % of basenjis always want to sleep in the bed? and how does that work play out on nights when their owners want to be "romantic". will they flip out because you locked them out the room and try to ruin the moment. that might sound like a joke but im dead serious haha. im trying to get full understanding of what im getting in to if i get one. Just by reading all these stories it make me think they are smart enough to try ruining the moment

@jenwilson:

Hollie goes to work with me. I am fortunate to have an entire wall that is all glass and Hollie spends most of her day standing guard, watching for the squirrels to come to the bird feeders.

When not squirrel watching/hunting, she divides her day between playing with her bestest buddy Beau (a 65 lb standard poodle) and Thelma (lab/pit mix) and getting people attention from all my co-workers.

She LOVES having a job!! :p

wow thats a cool job…if i had to take one guess id say u work for google lol. their employees, pets and kids are treated like rock stars