okay thanks. That was some really helpful information. What part of Texas is BRAT ran out of, if you don't mind me asking?

okay, thanks Tanza. Its just hard for me to make a trip like that right now because I am in the middle of a semester (well almost the end). I just might have to wait a little longer than expected

I have just always had female dogs in the past. There is no rock solid reason. lol I would be open to a male too, but i've already been picking out girl names for when I do get my Basenji. :p

thank you! I was a tad bit confused as to how the whole process would work, but now i have a clearer understanding. Thanks again curlytails!

Hello! I am a prospective Basenji owner, don't worry I have been researching them for about two years now, and I have ran into a small problem. I live in Louisiana, and currently there are no breeders in Louisiana :(. They are 4 or 5 listed in Texas, but they are way to far away for me to drive. I was hoping that I would be able to find a breeder here that maybe would me me half way on the drive or maybe would be interested in shipping :o? I would prefer not to ship as well, but I am desperate for a Basenji; I've been waiting for two years now. I can wait a little longer, I just want my new furry friend as soon as I can possibly have him!

oh If possible, I would prefer a female, black and white, or tri. it doesn't matter. Just ideally, a female would be better for me. But I will take a male as well.

also, if any breeder would like to work with me, and my situation, I would LOVE and APPRECIATE it so much!
i'll post my e-mail as well, just incase.
Jacobduplantis@aim.com

Thanks! I am just south of New Orleans, so kind of in the middle of the southern part of the state. Terry, do you know of any breeders that are close to the Louisiana/Texas border?

And renaultf1, thanks for the advice! I'm more interested in a puppy, but I would be open to an adult too. The only problem about the BRAT site is that they are based extremely far away from where I live, and to my understanding they have to actually visit your house before they will release a Basenji to your care. Which that is fine with me, my house would make a lovely home for a Basenji in need, but the concern for me is would they travel to Louisiana to meet with me and see my house?

Thank you all so much! I am very happy to be a part of this forum. To answer some of your questions, yes I have been doing research for the past two years on the breed itself. I am 100% positive that I would make a great owner of a beautiful Basenji. And I have been looking for about two months now for a breeder, but I live in Louisiana, and there are no breeders in my state at all, so me acquiring one is more difficult than I thought it would be. I'm not giving up that easy though, I am determined to get one at least by the end of next year, if not sooner. Can anyone point me to any well reputable breeders that would perhaps work something out with me as far as me going pick the Basenji up or shipping my future furry friend? Its just so hard for em to wait, because I have waited for two years already! :p

Hello! My name is Jacob and I am a pharmacy student in school and a prospective Basenji owner! I have been obsessed with Basenjis for the past two years now, and I am finally ready to get one. I just think they are amazing dogs, and very unique in every aspect of their personalities. Aussi, je parle francais courants. :p