Puppy now or puppy later??

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  • QuercusQ

    I think two females are the hardest….if both males are neutered, you usually don't have a problem. But your breeder is right, there *can be a problem with any two dogs...there never is a sure thing.

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • VanessaV

    When my boyfriend and I were first looking for a Basenji, my breeder told me that a male would probably be the best fit for us. Females tend to exhibit more attitude. My thoughts are that all Basenji's are strong willed no matter what. Male or female it all comes down to training in the end. I can't say one is better than the other.
    Good luck in your decision. Let us know what you decide!!!

    Basenji Forums Staff

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  • C

    @Vanessa626:

    When my boyfriend and I were first looking for a Females tend to exhibit more attitude.

    That was very true in Brie's case. She was dominant over the male!

    @Quercus:

    I think two females are the hardest….if both males are neutered, you usually don't have a problem.

    Interesting. Very good to know. I know of someone with 8 and 10 month old males (not yet neutered), but I assume a younger puppy would be better?

    PS: I checked out your homepage and noticed you have Select Basenjis. Our Bonnie is Select Bonnie Bell who's parents are "Gator" (Emerant's the Instigator) and her mother is Dr. Tracy's "Peeka" (Select in my Pocket). Ramse is a Klassic Basenji and our Brie was J'Tai's Breeze of Trouble from the Hacker's line… I guess I better post an introduction.

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  • VanessaV

    Getting your dog spayed or neutered will really help too. Be careful though..my vet wanted to neuter my pup too soon. My breeder informed me that the pup needed to develop fully before that is done. A lot of vets do not know much about this beautiful breed which makes for difficult situations. Unfortunately my pup died as a result of my vet not knowing how to detect that he was sick.

    I guess in the end make sure you communicate with the breeder. Ask for advice/suggestions. Even about deciding on the sex of the dog. Breeders know there dogs really well.

    Basenji Forums Staff

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    No decisions made yet, but another day where Bonnie seemed bored (and I have a trail of torn paper to prove it!). I did find a couple options out there right now in the off puppy season:

    a) a 3 month old female
    b) a 9 month old male (possible a female too)
    c) planned litter, so available pups in 6 months

    I don't know how important the bonding period is between 3-9 months. Also the 9 month old male isn't neutered yet – not sure if that makes any difference.

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  • VanessaV

    Is it possible for Bonnie to meet the 3 month female or even the 9 month old male? Just to see if they get along.
    Im sorry that Bonnie is becomming bored. It sounds like she really needs a buddy. Good luck.

    Basenji Forums Staff

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    @Vanessa626:

    Is it possible for Bonnie to meet the 3 month female or even the 9 month old male? Just to see if they get along.
    Im sorry that Bonnie is becomming bored. It sounds like she really needs a buddy. Good luck.

    Possibly. The breeder is a good 4 hours away (1 way), but may be a nice Saturday family outting? I think I'd feel committed to get one – I mean, I would have a 4 year old daughter with me!

    Today it rained all day so she couldn't run outside (or go for a walk). She was bored for sure. I played with her a couple times and took her out during a light drizzle. Made me think of what is to come... winter!

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  • VanessaV

    @cmd:

    Possibly. The breeder is a good 4 hours away (1 way), but may be a nice Saturday family outting? I think I'd feel committed to get one – I mean, I would have a 4 year old daughter with me!

    Today it rained all day so she couldn't run outside (or go for a walk). She was bored for sure. I played with her a couple times and took her out during a light drizzle. Made me think of what is to come... winter!

    That would be great if you could go and see how they interact. How is she in the rain? Is it difficult to take her outside? I have read so many interesting stories on the message board about how basenji's dont like going outside when it's raining. In the winter where I live it rains a lot. I remember when I had my puppy I would take him outside to potty and he would try to hide in between my legs trying not to get wet. It was a pain because everytime I would move there he would be right under me again looking up at me making these sad groans like he was in pain. :rolleyes: Ahhh…gotta love basenji's.

    Basenji Forums Staff

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  • QuercusQ

    @cmd:

    PS: I checked out your homepage and noticed you have Select Basenjis. Our Bonnie is Select Bonnie Bell who's parents are "Gator" (Emerant's the Instigator) and her mother is Dr. Tracy's "Peeka" (Select in my Pocket). Ramse is a Klassic Basenji and our Brie was J'Tai's Breeze of Trouble from the Hacker's line… I guess I better post an introduction.

    Yep, we have three Select Basenjis :) And we know tons of Klassic Basenjis…both wonderful breeders. I saw Peeka when she was an itty bitty baby :)

    I wish I had some good advice for you. In my experience, it works with the girls until the day it doesn't. And once girls have a fight, they never forget...where as the boys seem to get over it more easily. I think, if I were you, I would definitely go with a boy....and I would probaby go with a baby so there is the best chance of all dogs bonding early.

    Good luck, and let us know what you decide, and how it goes.

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • C

    Well we did it. Number 3. That was quick.

    I to know a breeder with a couple 9 month old males and a couple female puppies. This time of year is tough too – unless you don't mind driving several states away. We made the 3 hr trek out to see how Bonnie, our 10mo old girl, would interact with them. She didn't care much for the pups. She started to "put them in their place" (a behavior we've never seen from her -- she seemed all grown up all the sudden). There was one male she seemed to really take to. We thought about it for a few days while on a road trip and picked him up on the way home.

    Its been a couple days now and there are some challenges. He's kennel-broke but not house-broke. He's use to sleeping in a very nice kennel but not a crate. But other than those 2 issues, he is very sweet and even our 12 year old male is sort of fine with him. He mostly ignores the new guy, but Bonnie and him are buds. Thanks for all your advice.

    See my upcoming post: "House Breaking a 9 Month-old"

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  • ChaseandZahrasmomC

    Congratulations on your new addition to the family! Post some pictures when you can.

    Jenn

    Chase and Zahra's Mom

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  • C

    Here they are…

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