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  • curlytailsC

    How long was your breeding "mentorship"?

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    YodelDogsY
    It seems that 1990 and 1991 were good years. I got my first show Basenji in 1991 also. :) The breeder that I got my foundation bitch from lived in another state and wasn't interested in continued contact after I bought the dog. I didn't know anyone else who even owned Basenjis. (This was before internet.) Only one couple I met at dog shows took the time to even speak to me when I first started showing. They gave me tips on handling and grooming but they did not serve as mentor. I did not have a mentor for my first litter but it turned out well; five puppies of which 3 became conformation champions and 1 became a field champion. My mentor came about later. We disagreed on many things over the years but I learned a lot from her. Now it's my turn to be a mentor. I didn't really know what I was doing early on but I really enjoy it now.
  • sinbajeS

    "Getting to know…..."

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    Patty MP
    Thank you Linda, for a very thoughtful post. While I've never met anyone from this forum, I quite agree that people can change for the better. Like basenjis, sometimes we need to take the time and lick our fellow basenji's wounds… Actions speak louder than words, but basenjis roos are much better. :)
  • T

    Another "Does Anyone Know this Breeder?"

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    @Channing's_Girl: I bought my pup from Mary Alaniz. She said his parents had been tested. He will be a year old in 5 days. So far no health problems. She was very nice and told me if I have any questions or need advice to contact her. I researched the breed and breeders for over a year before I bought one. I think if the dogs are well bred (in terms of genetics) and are healthy that it is oK if they are not AKC registered, especially if you are not interested in showing and are going to have them fixed anyways. Also, her dogs are pets to her, not just a dollar sign, she seems to really care about them, they live in her house, unlike some breeders who keep dogs in kennels. Good to hear. I bought my Basenji from her a couple years back as well. I got the runt of that litter (the last one left) but she's doing just fine.
  • nomrbddgsN

    2010 Litter Announcement

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    nomrbddgsN
    Thank you for posting them Marie, sometimes I just don't get time-I don't know why not!!
  • irenaI

    Asthenia puppies at 6,5 weeks

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    JannekeJ
    Lovely puppies! Cokou is still my favorite :D She has an adorable face!
  • NemoN

    "The price of puppies for sale"

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    AJs HumanA
    Excellent article and very informative. Thank you for sharing this. I will pass it along to friends and encourage everyone to do the same.