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.
Where do i find a Basenji??
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Where can i find –-in The Netherlands---, a good breeder for a Basenji??
How long do you have to wait for u pup or an older dog??
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I don't know about the Netherlands but I can put you in touch with people in Germany. Most of the litters are all born about November/December/January time as Basenjis have winter seasons. I am picking my new pup up in 6 1/2 weeks time and I put my name down for this puppy just over a year ago but sometimes you might have to wait longer.
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I don't know about the Netherlands but I can put you in touch with people in Germany. Most of the litters are all born about November/December/January time as Basenjis have winter seasons. I am picking my new pup up in 6 1/2 weeks time and I put my name down for this puppy just over a year ago but sometimes you might have to wait longer.
I'm not looking for u pup right know, but over a few years.
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Thats ok at least you have plenty time to find a good breeder and do some research on the breed.
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I don't know if you have already been on this site or not but it might help with you finding a breeder in the Netherlands.
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Welcome to the forum, can can find lots of great info here also to help you prepare for getting a basenji. I was a member for just about a yr before I got my boy
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Hoi Basje,
Ik kan je deze fokker aanraden in NL: Van Oxymoron. Zij is een van de weinigen die haar honden test op verschillende binnen het ras voorkomende ziektes.
haar website: http://www.freewebs.com/oxymoronbasenjis/
