@jengosmonkey
LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread 😆 and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making.
People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder.
A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home!
Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs 🙂
Hello Forum
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I am new to the site and I am looking to get a Basenji puppy this fall/winter. If anyone knows of any good Breeders in Canada that they could recommend I appreciate it .
I currently have two Border Collies and thought a B would be a great addition to our pack.
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Welcome to the forum. How about checking the Basenji Club of Canada breeders directory for starters.
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thanks, I have emailed several of them but was looking for someone to recommend someone they have had experience with first hand.
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Welcome to the forum:)
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Welcome to the forum:D
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Welcome to the forum, I bet you can't wait for a Basenji to join yor pack.
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Welcome welcome.. We have a few Canadians here, I'm sure someone will get back to you. You might try posting in the Breeders thread.
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Thank you everyone I will try posting in the breeder area.
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Welcome to the forum!!
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Welcome M_Canadian,
We recently adopted an older (3) dog from Beaubri B's. They were previously in B.C. but now are in PEI. Leo is one special boy, (aren't they all :p). They are very careful about where they place their B's, which is very smart for this breed.
How is living with Border Collies?
Best
Tom
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It is very interesting living with Border Collies. They have very very independent minds and are sometimes too smart for their own good. haha
You never know what they are going to think of doing next.
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Hi, welcome to the forum
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Hi and welcome
