@jengosmonkey
LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread 😆 and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making.
People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder.
A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home!
Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs 🙂
Hello from Pennsylavania!
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So i am new to all this but i love my dog Harley and i love talking about him since he's so amusing. We bought him from a puppy store,and the clerk told us he was a shiba inu mix. Well me and my fiance have been curious since then to find out that other part of him. I have done my research and have browsed millions of pictures and articles and have come to find there is a huge chance he is infact a basenji. I have posted a picture of him to get some feedback from actual basenji owners to see if he has similar aspects. From playing on his back,to eating the most unuasual things,oh and the yodeling as loud as he possibly can he is a great dog. Thanks for any input, it is much appriciated!
christina
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:eek: What a cutie!!!!!!! B or not, please don't stop posting pics!
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He is cute, but I would think more of a shepard mix
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I would have to see the whole body of the dog..front and sideways to give a guess.
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thanks for all the quick reply's! i will post more pictures when i get on my home computer.
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ohh. absolultely adorable, what a face..
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Boy what a cutie! He may very well have Basenji in him - those ears are so big, and his expression is delightful. I'm sure he will bring you lots of joy.
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What a pretty baby! I am in the same boat as you, oh, and I also live in Pennsylvania!
I want to know about my dog as well. The vet said what she thought my little mutt-puppy is, but I want to know what some owners think!
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He's so cute-and those ears! He should grow into them though.
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Adorable. Doesn't matter what anyone says, keep the pics coming.:)
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What a pretty face and the ears speak to me of a Basenji. I am with others who cares mix or not just a little love. I have Shiba when I can see more pictures let you know if there is that look from what I can see. Sweet puppy.
Rita Jean
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He is adorable!!! And yes … I think there is the Basenji in him. Give him a huge hug from me!
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Welcome to the forum, Harley is very cute
