@basenjicurious
It’s great that you’re doing your homework on the basenji. I think the reason you read all these “horror stories” is because they are not your typical dog. They are a beautiful and highly intelligent breed with a very strong prey drive. My Kembe is my first basenji but I was familiar with the breed because my brothers were basenji owners. I got her when she was 1years old - she was returned to the breeder by the previous owners. Kembe has never been destructive, she has free reign of our house, and I can leave her at home alone. It’s extremely important to exercise them regularly - especially exercise and stimulate their minds, and establish a routine (I can set my watch to my dog). They are definitely trainable - it scares me to see how smart she is and also well behaved. Basenjis are extremely lovable and hilariously funny. If I have a treat that my dog especially likes - she will do her whole “repertoire of tricks” without me even asking her. She dances to let me know it’s time to eat and will sit right next to me and hit me with her paw when she wants to go for her walk.
I think our basenji chose us - when we went to the breeders home to look at her - She jumped up next to my husband on the couch and curled up! I was sold on her! I really hope you find a basenji that right for you!
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Basenji in hurst texas
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found this on esty just now:
and then this:
http://www.etsy.com/people/SaveBhodi#anyone know these breeders???
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I hate to say it, but something about this seems a bit suspicious.
I found a Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Savebhodiyahoocom/187820321307356?sk=info -
Breeder is Suzy/Suzee Jones:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003209772432
(another Facebook group for "Save Bodhi")Poor puppy…
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Poor puppy. Is this a legit request for funds? I can't tell.
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Poor puppy. Is this a legit request for funds? I can't tell.
Regardless if legit or not, this is one of the very reasons that people need to be prepared for things to happen if you are breeding…. as they say, "stuff happens"
I don't know who the breeder might be, would guess BYB
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It looks like this breeder had a litter of pups last year also. I saw an expired ad advertising the 2011 litter for $550 each. I would love to know who the sire and dam is and if this breeder does any health testing!
Jennifer
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It looks like this breeder had a litter of pups last year also. I saw an expired ad advertising the 2011 litter for $550 each. I would love to know who the sire and dam is and if this breeder does any health testing!
Jennifer
I saw that too. I find the whole thing very strange. I couldn't really find any info on the people who put all this stuff up. I'm guessing it was done by the breeder (as opposed to a new puppy owner who put a deposit on the dog and fell in love with the sickly puppy). And I find that a little off-putting as I like Pat believe that as a breeder you have to realize that this sort of thing happens. If it was a person who got/rescued this dog, I'd probably get a wall calendar yesterday. As it is, I'll pass
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Who would pay if the breeder had to pay for a C-section for the dam which is not cheap? This is why BYBs/commercial breeders should not breed. Many think it is so easy with few costs and they will get lots of pups to sell! I talked a few commercial breeders from bidding on Basenjis at the dog auctions-told them about the once a year going into season-pups not being available for sale until after Christmas, possible C-sections, and the not too large litters.
I had never heard of this problem in this pup until now. It sounds like a developmental problem in the womb not a genetic one. The health website she linked to was for humans not animals/dogs!
Jennifer
