Hello, go to www.basenji.org and search for breeders... by state and there are some from Canada... you are most likely looking at possible breedings for fall/winter of 2020. Note however it is IMPORTANT that you go to a responsible breeder so registration papers are important as many BYB's use other types of registrations that are not registered by AKC or the Canadian Kennel club and you need to follow up on health testing youself... if they are doing responsible health testing before breeding the results are public at www.ofa.org. This is important in order to find a responsible breeder... that health tests before breeding here is a link on how to find and interview and find a responsible breeder... and this is important...https://www.basenji.org/learn/ScreeningBreeders.htm
LF Basenji Puppy - UK
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Hello;
I'm hoping to find some help in regard to finding a Basenji Puppy.
I'm based just outside of Newcastle in the UK. I live with my wife and two children (5 & 10). We've been considering getting a family dog for some time and after researching, we feel we'd make an ideal home for a Basenji.
I understand that litters are usually once per year, around winter; I've also read much about waiting lists, with Basenjis being a fairly uncommon breed in the UK.
We're not looking to rush into this and would be happy to wait and buy from a reputable breeder; I was hoping someone may be able to point us in the direction of said reputable breeders, so if it's necessary, we could start to apply to be on a waiting list.
Appreciate any help anyone might offer.
Thanks
Matt
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Hi Matt, you can join Northern Basenji Society and Basenji Club of Great Britain on Facebook; plenty of reputable breeders there.
@Zande Can also Help you; she also has a website full of useful articles.
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@matt_dl I was about to tell you to contact Northern Basenji Society - they have a website, but @Micah got there first ! And do read my put-off. Basenjis are fine around children but the children must be taught to respect the Basenji. Parents must be prepared to side with the dog against the kids at need !
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@micah said in LF Basenji Puppy - UK:
Hi Matt, you can join Northern Basenji Society and Basenji Club of Great Britain on Facebook; plenty of reputable breeders there.
@Zande Can also Help you; she also a website full of useful articles.
Thanks Micah, I'll reach out to them.
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@zande said in LF Basenji Puppy - UK:
@matt_dl I was about to tell you to contact Northern Basenji Society - they have a website, but @Micah got there first ! And do read my put-off. Basenjis are fine around children but the children must be taught to respect the Basenji. Parents must be prepared to side with the dog against the kids at need !
Thanks Zande.
Your site is a great source of information.
Both my daughters are sensible types and they've been around dogs owned by other family members, so they've been taught how to interact with a dog responsibly. I'd certainly have no qualms about telling them off for doing anything they shouldn't.
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@matt_dl That is good to hear ! I think there are puppies in the North of UK. The demand last year meant some people bred imported dogs to get on the band wagon, maybe. Anyway there are many first time breeders with possible un-health tested breeding pairs. Do make sure the parents are health test by OFA for Fanconi and PRA at the very least. And that they are registered with our Kennel Club.
