I think that a basenji puppy and a two-year-old is a recipe for disaster for many reasons. Both require and crave lots of attention, neither one can be reasoned with, both will want to play with the same toy, both can be stubborn, and the list goes. It is far too much to expect a two-year-old to understand how to get along with any puppy, especially a basenji puppy. If your heart is set on a basenji puppy, then I think you should wait until your child is at least five or six years old.Children that age understand what you are saying about the puppy and you can explain to them why you are saying it. I agree with the person who suggested getting an older basenji or how about a puppy of another breed? t one time in my life I had a basenji and a mixed breed, and they got along beautifully.
You may love all the traits of this breed but I was suggest that you talk to owners and their experiences with the basenjis and young children. One cannot count on even the best breeders to give you the full story. Please don't get me wrong. I've had three basenjis and adored them all. I got the first one when my youngest daughter was seven. You don't have to wait that long but two years old is too young, imho. Good luck.
Basenji Pup Wanted
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Hi, I have been looking for a Basenji pup for some time now if anyone knows of any litters or how do I be put on a waiting list? Thank you.
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Email me privately and I will send you a list of UK Breed Club Secretaries. You might be lucky that not too many people have agreed with a breeder to wait a year - or two.
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There is a world out there, Expand you search. We lived in Hawaii and we got ours from N.Z. Cost was $2,000 - most of it airfare. He was worth it.
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@morsesa - I believe the cost that you are saying is from many years ago.... pup prices in NZ or Australia now are 2000.00 for the pup and transportation can doubt that price.
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Expand your search as said. I asked about some in the UK but none. I'm getting one from Ukriane next month all fully vax, with passport and more. I actually can't wait.
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@viknkrish - Congrats! Who are the sire/dam? Many of us even in the US are related by our Basenjis. Be sure they are DNA tested for Fanconi....
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@viknkrish Several people in UK are buying puppies from Belarus and Ukraine this year. Most of their parents will have been DNA tested for Fanconi and PRA - but not by OFA. Many of those tested by the Zoogen laboratories will have indications on my pedigrees database website so you can check parents but in any case, make sure you ask your breeder too.
In any case, you can get your puppy tested easily once it arrives.
And so let us know its parentage !
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There is a world out there, Expand you search. We lived in Hawaii and we got ours from N.Z. Cost was $2,000 - most of it airfare. He was worth it. -
time to see the vet
