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  • snorky998S

    Thank you for the above posted links. I'm going to save them in case my coworker ever expresses an interest in further reading on the subject (highly doubtful but I can still hope)

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  • NemoN

    @tanza:

    Here is another interesting read

    http://www.thelabradorclub.com/subpages/show_detail_news.php?nid=3

    Thanks, I also thought both of the links were very informative. I knew about the original intent related to guide dogs in Australia but was not sure what the outcome of the breeding program actually was for that goal. While the original goal was admirable, it's a shame that it was hijacked for a pure-for-profit purpose in the end.

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    http://www.facebook.com/basenji.org

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  • dmcartyD

    Well the guy in Eastern WI that came up with the name "Puggle' for a mix he had been breeding for years and "amazing how it took off when we came up with a good name." - he's trying to breed many breeds in a smaller size including St. Bernard. OHHHHH can't wait.

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  • moetmumM

    I don't agree with all this crossing breeds for a gimmick to make money.

    I met an ex-neighbour at our training class who had just bought a puppy (he didn't have it with him he was checking the class out) and asked what breed the puppy was, Labradoodle he replied, I asked if he minded if I asked how much he paid for it, ?800 he replied, I nearly fell off my chair ?800 for a crossbred!!

    We are starting to find these coming into rescue Kennels over here as they don't always live up to expectations.

    To err is human to forgive is canine

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  • nomrbddgsN

    @moetmum:

    We are starting to find these coming into rescue Kennels over here as they don't always live up to expectations.

    My point is being made! Too bad it's going this way, though.

    Arlene, the Basenji Brats with the Boxenji![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • J

    Seems like more folks are breeding for looks only and trying to find the "next new designer breed." It's sad when so many dogs, mixed and purebreds, are looking for homes. I'm happy to say my Basenji/Whippet mix came from a local "kill" shelter.

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  • G

    re: jenwilson…..I think it's great that you were able to save a dog from being put down. As per my earlier post - it really is a shame that there are so many being put into shelters, for whatever reason. In other posts there have been mention of what responsible breeders go through for the betterment of the breed. Now we have all these mixes with no real science as to what looks & temperment will be. Not that we can't love the heinz57 variety, & I've had my share. But to purposely mill or BYB these animals for that extra $? Personally, I think some people should have a reality check. Just my 2cents.

    G

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  • G

    Don't get me wrong, I love all dogs - I just prefer basenji
    BUT- I just couldn't resist….......remember, this is just in fun......
    AnnouncingThe newest & rare breed. After 2 generations of careful & selective breeding, we are pleased to introduce---the ****adoodle. The perfect match between chicken & poodle. We now have a dog with 4 drumsticks that will also supply you with eggs every morning for breakfast......How much do you think it will fetch?????

    Again, this is all in fun.

    AND:::

    We all know that diamonds are a girls best friend. But what/who is a guy's best friend?
    His wife/girlfriend or his dog?
    The ultimate test............
    Lock both of them in the trunk of the car for an hour.
    When they are let out, which will be happier to see him?

    G

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  • QuercusQ

    @gneigum:

    Don't get me wrong, I love all dogs - I just prefer basenji
    BUT- I just couldn't resist….......remember, this is just in fun......
    AnnouncingThe newest & rare breed. After 2 generations of careful & selective breeding, we are pleased to introduce---the ****adoodle. The perfect match between chicken & poodle. We now have a dog with 4 drumsticks that will also supply you with eggs every morning for breakfast......How much do you think it will fetch?????

    Again, this is all in fun.

    AND:::

    We all know that diamonds are a girls best friend. But what/who is a guy's best friend?
    His wife/girlfriend or his dog?
    The ultimate test............
    Lock both of them in the trunk of the car for an hour.
    When they are let out, which will be happier to see him?

    G

    Ha, ha….very funny! I had a client that had a Bichon/Poodle and I decided to call it a bitchiepoo ;)

    And I totally agree with your prior post...if people want a 'designer' breed, all they need to do is go to their nearest rescue agency, and help a dog in need...that will say far more about their character than a $3000 labradoodle says about their bank account!

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • S

    LOL, I know this conversation is pretty much over but I had to jump in anyway. I too, think the new "designer breeds" are silly. They make cute mutts sometimes, like my precious "Chiweenie". I never knew there was a name for a Chihuahua/Dacshund mix/mutt until we got him from a ….. !surprise! shelter. :p

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    People need to only read about rescue dogs and how they got to where they are to understand why we are so outspoken about breeding (or as the case may be, not breeding) Believe me it is not and easy decision when you are trying to do it right… it is costly and a labor of love... pure and simple... I bred my first litter only to find 2 days before the pups were born that my bitch's dam had Fanconi... can you image what I felt? Can you understand why we are so against anyone that bred this year without testing? I went forward with a different approach only to get temperaments that I didn't like... I made the hard choice and did not take that line forward other then to collect the males for possible use in the future if I then had a line with excellent temperaments that also prove to "throw" those temperaments... and it was not that they were nasty, but just a bit to strong for my taste... Understand that every breeder if you are a responsible breeder makes very, very hard choices... and the choice to NOT breed it the worst... and the most difficult... which is why we ask? What does your Basenji have to offer the breed?
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    Basenji like rare breed dogs

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    Great video and very interesting animals. Only a 100 animals in the US Sounds like a recipe for genic flaws to come out