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  • Finding an Basenji Owner

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    DebraDownSouthD
    Thank you for thinking of the puppy's needs. Please, contact the breeder first if you signed a contract. Responsible breeders have contracts, nearly all requiring you contact them if things don't work out. They may have other homes waiting already. If the breeder sold you the puppy without a contract, then there are a few here looking for a puppy that might be interested. Make sure you get references and vet references so that your puppy goes to a home, not someone wanting to use him for breeding in some puppymill. If you can't find a good home and you are willing to place without being paid, BRAT can be helpful in screening and getting into a good home in most cases. California has a separate basenji rescue also... http://www.basenjirescue.com/ ... however, I have no idea if they do fanconi testing. If your pup does not have clear parents, or at least one clear, please get him tested before you place him. A home getting a dog with a genetic disorder is more likely to abandon it if they don't know upfront what they are getting. If you have the parents' registration numbers or names, it is easy to verify if they were tested.
  • Basenji Time line

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    P
    I'm ashamed to say, Pat, that I hadn't looked much at the BCOA website. As soon as posssible I'll visit there for a more studied look.
  • The Essence of a Basenji Owner

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    MacPackM
    Yes, they are "naturals" for basenji ownership. Admiration of your basenji's cleverness is a wonderful point of view!
  • First time on the forum

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    thunderbird8588T
    Welcome to the forum, please post some pics of Marley when you can :)
  • Best Basenji of all time?

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    KipawaK
    @Quercus: Simba - Ch. Reveille Bouteniere (however you spell that!) Ch. Reveille Boutonniere is Kipawa's great great great grandfather, I believe!
  • The Basenji Owners Manual

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    thunderbird8588T
    Have sent for my book, can hardly wait, all we need now is the Basenji :)