Puppies take a lot of your time, and it really isn't fair to the pup unless you have that time to give. It's not good for any dog to spend too much time alone, especially locked in a crate. It can be disastrous for a pup. If you're home a lot, by all means get that special puppy, but if you spend much of your day away, an older dog might be the way to go. Of the five Basenjis I have owned, two I raised and three I adopted between the ages of eight months and three years. It was far easier to cope with already housebroken dogs and integrate them into our home. And down the road, if you do get a puppy, you will have a companion so the pup doesn't have to be alone.
Hello from the Central Valley
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Hi there. I was rescued by my (I think) Basenji-mix, Copper, in March. He is about 1-year old now (the vet thinks). After some comments at the pet store and doing more research, I am pretty certain he is mostly Basenji. He definitely has the behavior traits!
As I learn more about Basenji's, I am more in love with them! If/when my housing situation permits, Copper will get a new friend. Until then, we enjoy our jog/walks, the dog park, daycare and just running the B-500 at home.
So happy to have found you all. I hope to get an album of my distract-o-pup up soon.
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Welcome to you and Copper.
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Welcome onboard.
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Welcome..photos please…
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Welcome
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Welcome welcome! I love how you said that YOU were rescued by Copper. I believe rescue dogs are special and will come into someone's life when THEY need rescuing.
And yes, we love seeing pictures here!
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I am not quite sure about his mix, with the longer body. I think his tail may have been broken near the base early on but…
Here are a few pics.
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He looks a lovely boy.
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Looks more like a doxie mix… but then Doxie's are hound also..... very cute