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  • Hi there,

    I am looking for a basenji dog. Before I purchase one, I would like to meet one in person to make sure allergies are not an issue.

    Is anyone available in the Saskatchewan area for a meet and greet? The last thing I'd want to do is take one home only to have issues down the road.

    Thanks!!

  • Let me ask. Why do you want a Basenji? Do you have allergies to dogs? Basenjis are not hypoallergenic. You should read the forum subjects to learn about the breed's traits, behaviors, heath issues, etc. A breeder or rescue organization isn't going to just let you take one home. You'll need to make visits, have interviews and fill out papers. A reputable breeder and Basenji Rescue will require you to return the Basenji if you cannot keep it. They will also provide help with issues as well. So yes, a good start would be to meet someone in your area that has one and you can talk to them and see the dog.

  • If it helps any, I've never classified myself nor been diagnosed with animal allergies but cats have always made me itchy, never had issues with dogs although I grew up with "hypoallergenic peekapoos"…Oakley has a very short fine coat yet he shed a fair amount and there are times he makes me a little itchy, I'm constantly washing my sheets and when he goes through his yearly shed I tend to get a little uncomfortable. I only say this because I didn't expect to have any issues and they are mild but I did notice sensitivity. After owning Oakley I wouldn't classify them as allergy friendly...

  • Please do not believe the BYBs ads that Bs are hypoallergenic or that they do not shed! They do blow/shed coat usually in Spring.

    Here is the Basenji Club of Canada Breeders' Directory:

    http://www.basenjiclubofcanada.com/BCOC-BreedersDirectory.html

    Jennifer

  • And be advised that just because one individual basenji doesn't make you itch that does not mean they all won't. If it's been more than a 2 weeks since Digital the brindlewonderkid has had a bath, my skin breaks out and is itch if I hold him. The other two don't. Digital have a very hard coat, the others have softer coats, but you would not necessarily know that if you take home a puppy. None of my basenjis shed very much, but they do shed some. (Hardly any compared to a lab or GSD or beagle)

  • I will ask around to see if anyone not on this list is in SK

  • "nomrbddgs

    I will ask around to see if anyone not on this list is in SK "

    Thanks! That would be awesome!

  • I did find a lady for you, unfortunately, Luther is sick and has taken a turn for the worse recently, so that meeting was cancelled even before I could tell you. I haven't found anyone else remotely close. Sorry!!!

  • I hope you find your ideal Basenji but always make sure you 'meet and greet as you designate it'. I appreciate that you may have to travel to a breeder or even to an owner who is available to have you around for a while and answer any questions you have. You can learn a great deal from this forum too.

  • Just funny how different people read things. I am wondering if you meant you having allergies from the Basenji or if the Basenji is prone to allergies when in different environments… just a thought. It is my mindset because my B was brought from Tenn to Fl, and is on Benedryl when needed and my first B never had any 'runny nose or eyes' because he was born in Fl.

  • @nomrbddgs:

    I did find a lady for you, unfortunately, Luther is sick and has taken a turn for the worse recently, so that meeting was cancelled even before I could tell you. I haven't found anyone else remotely close. Sorry!!!

    Thanks very much! We greatly appreciate your help. Let us know if you hear of any other Saskatchewan Basenjis for us to meet!

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