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  • gbroxonG

    Just thought I'd introduce myself.

    We are a Minnesota family with a 3-year-old B named Magnum, whom we got when he was 1 year old. Although he was supposed to be my son's dog, guess whose dog he ended up being? You got it, mine! And I wouldn't have it any other way! I'd never even heard of Basenjis until my son hooked me up, and I decided, hey, Basenjis are the coolest!

    Although I'd grown up with dogs (dobermans, rotterweilers, labs, mixes), I think Basenjis are the breed for me. They're such clowns! My boy makes me laugh every day…that's important to me!

    It's wonderful to find a B forum. Although I belong to a couple of other dog forums, Bs are so different in many ways from other breeds, that finding a specific forum just for them is great! :D

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  • nala121498N

    Welcome! It sounds like you've found the right dog and forum! I'm sure you've started to read through all of the fun threads already…I loved your response to the "magic elves" thread. We look forward to hearing more...and pictures, please...we all love pictures!!

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  • QuercusQ

    Hi and welcome! I think I remember you from another list…...

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • B

    Welcome to the forum, sounds like you're hooked. Hello, my name is ….....and I'm a Basenjiholic.:D

    Enjoy and post a pic of your B.;)

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  • bellabasenjiB

    Nice to meet you gbroxon and Magnum!

    _**Lisa Lynn ![](images/smilies/smile.png "Smile")

    BRAT Basenji Rescue, &

    Mid-Atlantic Basenji Club**_

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  • SkeateS

    Hey! I see you're from MN also. Nice to see other's nearby, I don't see too many basenji's around here…I've only ever seen two in my area.

    ![](images/smilies/tongue.png "Stick Out Tongue") Angie

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  • gbroxonG

    That's great, Angie! I've only ever seen…none, in my area! Basenjis sure are a conversation starter!

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  • jys1011J

    WELCOME!! And you're right people LOVE starting convo's about our dogs no matter where we go :D :D :D :D

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

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