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    Hi everyone! It is a real treat to have a forum to talk about my favorite breed! We have 6 Basenjis and 1 terrier mutt. I have 2 Bboys I am presently showing which is quite a challenge. I have lots of help from my friends and support from my family. I have enjoyed all of the posts and pics on this forum, and look forward to participating in the future.

    PS Don't listen to Basenji Boy! He's just our caretaker here at Basenji Park:rolleyes:

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  • youngandtiredY

    Are you just fooling or you're serious about Basenji Boy? Also what is Basenji Park? I hope to see pics of your babies soon!

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  • LucythebasenjiL

    well welcome to the forums( btw i am honored that after typing NEWB it became the new catch fraise here ) ROFL anyway enjoy

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  • B

    @Lucythebasenji:

    well welcome to the forums( btw i am honored that after typing NEWB it became the new catch fraise here ) ROFL anyway enjoy

    Trend setter! It seemed logical to me!;) :)

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  • B

    @youngandtired:

    Are you just fooling or you're serious about Basenji Boy? Also what is Basenji Park? I hope to see pics of your babies soon!

    We call our place Basenji Park, we have our yards landscaped to give our Babies a jungle feel.:eek: We try to give our yards a tropical feel in the Summer, lot's of places for them to explore, run, hunt and a nice porch for them to relax…..it is a Basenj Park.;) Dogtravlr is my wife, she does the dog show circuit up and down the east coast and usually takes two dogs with her. Guess who's back at the Park taking care of the one's she leaves behind?:rolleyes: I love them all, and I hate when she takes any of them away for any amount of time.

    So yes, I am the Caretaker, landscaper, clean up crew:mad: and Park attendant!

    I won't even go into all the other critters my two son's keep, turtles, tortises, fish, a Camen....living in my basement!!!!....it's a Zoo.

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  • LucythebasenjiL

    is it public to all basenji's i think i just might bring Lucy down there sometime and does it have boundries because i dont trust lucy in one place without a leash she see's a squirell and u never see her again.

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  • B

    @Lucythebasenji:

    is it public to all basenji's i think i just might bring Lucy down there sometime and does it have boundries because i dont trust lucy in one place without a leash she see's a squirell and u never see her again.

    Oh it's completely fenced in and lot's of room to run. I know my three male Basenji's would love for her to stop for a visit.:)

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  • LucythebasenjiL

    ok thats great can u give me some more info on it (she is nuetered btw) whats the address and is it open year round? free?

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  • jys1011J

    BBoy you guys are a basenji's SAINT…I would love to do that for my 2 dogs in my home. I would love to visit as well...poor things don't get out free leash much.

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

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  • B

    @jys1011:

    BBoy you guys are a basenji's SAINT…I would love to do that for my 2 dogs in my home. I would love to visit as well...poor things don't get out free leash much.

    I'll see if I can rustle up some pictures of their little wonderland.:)

    May I ask where in N J you live? I was born in North Jersey and grew up in South Jersey.

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  • J

    Sounds wonderful. Too bad you are too far away from me.

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  • LucythebasenjiL

    so basenji boy can i get the address i wanna see how long of a ride it would be for us, Lucy isnt to good with long car drives

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  • ChaseandZahrasmomC

    Basenji Boy and Dogtravler,

    Where are you in PA? I am originally from the Pocono's but come up to Wilmington, DE a lot to see my sister so we are always walking around Philly.

    Jenn

    Chase and Zahra's Mom

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  • B

    @ChaseandZahrasmom:

    Basenji Boy and Dogtravler,

    Where are you in PA? I am originally from the Pocono's but come up to Wilmington, DE a lot to see my sister so we are always walking around Philly.

    We live in the Harrisburg area, most of the shows Dogtravler attends are in Maryland and Virginia.

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  • ChaseandZahrasmomC

    You will have to let us know when there is a show in Maryland or Virginia, I would like to come and see the B's do their thing!

    Jenn

    Chase and Zahra's Mom

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  • B

    I will be sure to have Dogtravlr post some dates and places. I only attend a couple a year, it's great to see all the Basenji's and talk with the handlers/breeders, you'll learn so much.

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  • jys1011J

    We live in Teaneck, NJ Bergen County. I've been in NJ all my life. I grew up in Passaic County.

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

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  • B

    I was born in Passaic and parents moved us to South Jersey….Burlington Co.

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  • nala121498N

    Not to bud-in, but I'm from NJ too, Wayne, NJ! Moved north to escape the population…I did live near Harrisburg, PA for a bit, many years ago. Lopax Rd. that's all I can remember...

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  • jys1011J

    Bboy my parents still live in Clifton NJ! Did you go to Passaic HS?? I went to HS in Wayne (De Paul HS its catholic school). And Nala I have lots of family in Wayne NJ. That's not too far from Teaneck at all.

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

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