WANTED: R/W Female Basenji puppy/adult.

[EmC22]

I'm looking for a R/W Female Basenji if anyone knows of one available I'm interesting in buying/adopting. I currently live in FL near Orlando. Please feel free to contact me for any questions or inquiries. Thanks so much. :)

[tanza]

I'm looking for a R/W Female Basenji if anyone knows of one available I'm interesting in buying/adopting. I currently live in FL near Orlando. Please feel free to contact me for any questions or inquiries. Thanks so much. :)

Have you tried BRAT? www.basenjirescue.org

[EmC22]

No, I haven't. Their rescue dogs, correct? Are they all adults?

[LiveWWSD]

zno they are not all adults. And they are definatly dogs that could use a good forever home. Will this be your first B or have you been owned in the past?

[EmC22]

Ok great. I'll have to check it out. Yes, my first. I've been around them just never owned but always wanted one. I'd prefer a puppy but I know this isn't the time for them to be around yet till the fall usually??

[tanza]

yes, 99% of all Basenjis are born Nov/Dec. You should visit this link if you are looking for a puppy, so that you can find a responsible breeder.
http://www.tanzabasenjis.net/selectbreeder.html (from the Basenji Club of America)

[tanza]

Also, you can look for breeders at www.basenji.org and then go to breeder listings. These would be members of the Basenji Club of America parent breed club.

[EmC22]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate everyones help on this journey to find that special friend. =o) I filled out the adoption form on the BRAT website so we'll see what happens. I'll check out those websites you gave me Tanza.

[lvoss]

Young adults can often be a great option if you are flexible about age. They are usually housebroken and past the worst of the puppy chewing stage.

[EmC22]

I'm interested just having trouble finding.

[sharronhurlbut]

You also should read up on the basenjis and puppy raising.
To do it right, it takes a lot of work.
The good news is that there is lots of info out there.
So, my best advice is do your homework, so you know the work involved and are prepared.

[EmC22]

Oh I have been doing that for months now. Thanks.

[sharronhurlbut]

Your welcome.
The reality stories on the BRAT site can show you want some b's can do.
NOT all b's do all these things, but as the photos show, they can do "things"
you will not expect.
Also, not all b's are listed on the BRAT site, so contact the person who handles b's in your state.
They might have a perfect dog for you, just not have it listed yet.
Let me know if I can give you any more info.
Good luck.

[EmC22]

Yes ma'am I started to read them today. I filled out an application today and I know it takes a few days to hear back.

[tanza]

And if you are leaning towards a puppy from any planned litters this Fall/Winter, now is a good time to talk and meet breeders, ask about health testing, their requirements, your requirements, etc... and get on the reservation list

[EmC22]

Where should I look for a breeder?

[tanza]

www.basenji.org and then go to breeder listings

[EmC22]

Oh thats right, thanks. There is so many to choose from.

[tanza]

Oh thats right, thanks. There is so many to choose from.

Well they are all members of the parent Basenji club and while not a totally endorsment for being responsible, 99% are... so start in your area... usually if they don't have something that would suit you or they are not breeding, they will refer you to others that they consider responsible. But in the end, it is the buyers responsibility to ask the questions (as on the link to screen breeders).....

[EmC22]

Ok. Sounds good. I'll definitely be using that link.

[MacPack]

There is currently a 4 month old trindle female at the Hillsborough Animal control, we are working on finding a home for her, or at least someone to foster her. $75, neutered. And our shelter just adopted out 3 other 4-month old tri and brindle females (probably sisters of this one) on Tuesday, the first day they were available, bedfore Don could get out there!
Two 4-month old males in the paper today for sale too.

Tampa is a hotbed of rescue basenji activity lately.

They are raining from the skies!

[EmC22]

Really? WoW I'm surprised. There is some for sale in the paper too? Is there maybe a website with the classifieds in it?

[lvoss]

I would like to caution you about purchasing a puppy from a classified ad. If you consider doing so please become very well versed with the screening questions that Pat sent a link to at, http://www.basenji.org/learn. Also, here is an article describing the qualities of a responsible breeder, http://kineticbasenjis.tripod.com/Information/Buying_a_Basenji.html

If you are buying a puppy from a breeder, make sure it is a responsible breeder who is breeding with the best interest of the breed in mind. Also, a responsible breeder makes sure that puppies are health tested decreasing the likelihood that they will be afflicted with a genetically inherited disease, that they are well socialized so that they will be a stable well adjusted companion for you, and that they are there for you no matter what your question or if you need to return the dog.

It is sad to hear about so many basenji puppies being surrendered to shelters but they end up there because irresponsible breeders who are hoping to make a profit or wanted to show the kids the miracle of life or just thought that "fluffy was the perfect dog and wanted another just like her," didn't take responsibility for them once they were here. If they make a profit on the litter even if they surrender half the litter to a shelter, there is a good likelihood that they will breed again continuing to add to the shelter crowding problem/

[EmC22]

I understand what your saying and I completely agree with you. I want to make the right decision on where I get her from for sure. I pray I'll find the right responsible breeder..

[lvoss]

I understand what your saying and I completely agree with you. I want to make the right decision on where I get her from for sure. I pray I'll find the right responsible breeder..
If you really want one right now instead of waiting for a puppy next fall, then I would strongly urge rescue. That way you are saving a life and not supporting an irresponsible breeder.

[EmC22]

Well I've filled an app out for BRAT. Waiting.. I figured it wouldn't hurt to keep searching though.

[agilebasenji]

Someone should also warn you that they are a lot like potato chips - once you get one, you'll want another. AND someone should have told you that as soon as you get your b, you MUST post pix.

[EmC22]

*Laughing* Thats too cute. I'm sure I will feel the same way, and knowing myself, PIX ARE A MUST AROUND HERE!! =o)

[tanza]

Good luck in your seach.. if you have questions about a certain breeder, feel free to contact me privately. You can find my email contact on my website at www.tanzabasenjis.net, you will find that responsible breeders are a very closely knit group.. we all know each other!...
And thank you for doing the research before getting a Basenji.. regardless if you get a rescue or a puppy!

[EmC22]

No problem Pat, I sure will. I learned it from my Dad growing up. Always research things before you go into anything! =o) I thank you for all your help. I just hope I find my special little girl =o)

[tanza]

No problem Pat, I sure will. I learned it from my Dad growing up. Always research things before you go into anything! =o) I thank you for all your help. I just hope I find my special little girl =o)

I am sure you will!!!

[MaxBooBooBear]

I adopted a 6 yr old and 4 yr old father/daughter pair from a CA rescue group last year. I wanted puppies (and they did have puppies at that time) but work full time and didn't have the time to raise them up. I am so happy with the two I have. Depending on the backgroud, etc., varying ages of adults can be terrific--and usually the rescue group evaluates them and can give you some info on their behavior.

[lvoss]

I also forgot to mention that there are also sometimes young adults available from responsible breeders. They are often pups that didn't quite turn out to be the show prospects that they had hoped for.

[EmC22]

Thanks guys. I actually am willing to adopt an older pup or even an adult if I can't get a little puppy.

[renaultf1]

You could still contact a responsible breeder. As lvoss said, sometimes they have pups that don't make it as show prospects and sometimes they have adults that have finished their show careers.

A few of us on here have show dog retirees...some consider them "golden opportunity dogs". I have 2 show retirees (Ruby & Brando - he's from Finland originally - both 3 years old)..they make great pets! :D :D

[sharronhurlbut]

I would also suggest you check to find out if there are any basenjis showing in your area.
Go to the dog show, look at the dogs, talk to folks and get to know the basenji people in your area. It can only work for your good.
If nothing else, they can help you get into lure coursing or rally for your basenji!
A tired basenji is a good b!

[Ambered]

EmC22, i wanted to send you a private messege (actually a warning about a backyard breeder in Florida) my mother has a rescue dog that came from this woman...she spent the first 8 months of her life in a kennel with no interaction. anyway could you either enable your private messeges
there are some really good breeders in georgia :)

[sharronhurlbut]

Sadly, folks have abused the private contacts of this forum, but if you ask admin, they might let you share.
Good luck.

[Ambered]

we managed :) good thing, sure enough that woman had a puppy. hard to imagine from a byb <sarcasm>

[EmC22]

Well I found a male (wanted a female but thats ok). I found him through Mibre's Basenji & Stilwater Dogos aka Las Aguas Mansas http://members.tripod.com/~dogo2 which referred me to Ahmahr Nahr (www.ahmahrnahr.com).

He is 5 months- He has microchip, all shots, dew claws done, dewormed, comes with a new crate totally out fitted and shipped. He has a vet certificate and guarantee with contract. His parents were extensively health tested, he is potty trained and leash broken. Including crate and shipping $1500- then good for a year as his shots are all done etc. He is a son of Jake the all time basenji BIS winner and Lady.

Let me know what everyone thinks. Thanks!

[tanza]

Honestly, that price is WAY out of line, period. Most responsible breeders at most have pups for sale for 1000.00 and that is on the West Coast were prices are higher for everything, including Vet Care. IMO, I would call this breeder a "pure for profit" breeder, period. And many responsible breeders now this person quite well... they also have sold Basenjis to known BYB/mini puppy mill breeders. If you go to my website and email me privately I will tell you about this breeder.

And Jake is NOT the all time winning BIS Basenji at least not in the US that would be Johnny who was shown by Erin Roberts.

Did you go to the OFA site (www.offa.org) and check out the health testing?

[chiya]

I personally would not want to get a dog from this breeder.
This breeder does have a reputation of selling dogs to anybody who show up with the money. I have seen her dogs ended up in many BYB or Puppy Miller's hands. I agree with Pat, $1500 is quite high and I am not sure what kind of health testing she has done on her dogs. All the "extras" this puppy came with is very basic stuff that any breeder would have done on their puppy by the time they are 5 months old. And like Pat said, Jake is NOT the all the winning BIS basenjis in US.

From how I look at it, if I am selling each of my puppy for $1500+ to anybody everybody who show up with the money without doing intensive screening. I have seen her website advertising in many online puppy selling websites, selling them for as high as $3000 or more a puppy. If I am making a big profit from selling pups, I could afford to show my dogs in other countries and achieve the so called "International titles".

Just my personal opinion.

[dmcarty]

I'm with Steffie and Pat on this one - I have a puppy mill 2 hours from me with 2 of her animals at stud. I think the price is too high and his BIS is for CKC which I hope is the Canadian Kennel Club. Doesn't matter but facts should be inclusive of all the facts. Jake is a fanconi carrier according to the offa web site but it looks like Lady is clear which is a good and responsible thing to do.

unless shipping is more than $700 bucks - it's too high. Don't know what your plans are for showing or breeding but lots of good folks out there that will not charge you that much.

It's funny the puppy mill charges up to $1000 more than say, Sonbar basenjis who has had several quite big winners - and over 100 home bred CH.

[sharronhurlbut]

I so hope this info is taken in by the buyer.
You all give such good advice.
Hopefully, it will be heard.

[nomrbddgs]

He is the Male BIS for CKC, but Hooter (Schuamberg's Hoo Hoo) is the tops in Canada. Yes, he is out there but personally, he's not my style, and yes, I probably could get him for stud, but, he does nothing for me. This is, IMO, far too high a price even if he's BIS anywhere. Just because her price is high, and she includes goodies, doesn't mean scat. I have very good dogs that both have their CKC Championship and if I specialed them to death I could have a BIS too. You don't have to pay that much for good, HEALTHY, dogs.

[lvoss]

$1500 is really steep. I think you will find that for a puppy most responsible breeders are between $800-$1000 depending on vet costs in the area and some of the young adults are available for less.

[EmC22]

WOW all I can say is you all are right but I wanted to know what everyone had to say. I was saying the price was WAY to high but she seems to think other wise. I told her I'm not going to take him for various reasons. BUT thanks guys. For all of you, I'm just looking for a healthy basenji who I can give a loving home to be "owned" for his/her life =o)

[EmC22]

WOW all I can say is you all are right but I wanted to know what everyone had to say. I was saying the price was WAY to high but she seems to think other wise. I told her I'm not going to take him for various reasons. BUT thanks guys. For all of you, I'm just looking for a healthy basenji who I can give a loving home to be "owned" for his/her life =o)

[lvoss]

Did you see this thread, http://basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=3794

It is a boy and a young adult not a puppy.

[LiveWWSD]

Did you see this thread, http://basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=3794

It is a boy and a young adult not a puppy.

And from a good breeder, who is not in it for the money.

Giving for profit breedes your hard earned money for ANY reason, even if it is to give a dog a good home, will only incourage them to keep breeding iresponsibly. The only way to truly slow/stop these types of breeders is to hit them where it hurts(their pocketbooks).

[tanza]

Did you see this thread, http://basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=3794

It is a boy and a young adult not a puppy.

And close enough to you also.... it would be a good choice and then later if you wanted to add a 2nd, would be fairly easy...

[EmC22]

The lady who wanted 1500 sent me pictures of the male, he is very cute but I told her I thought 1500 was way to pricey and I said good luck to finding him a home I guess I'll keep looking and all she said was Good luck in the last e-mail..

[sharronhurlbut]

Good Call!

[tanza]

The lady who wanted 1500 sent me pictures of the male, he is very cute but I told her I thought 1500 was way to pricey and I said good luck to finding him a home I guess I'll keep looking and all she said was Good luck in the last e-mail..

Good for you... She sold a pup around here and got... (everyone sitting down)... 3,000.00 as a potential show dog.. NOT, NOT even close... it is way to sad to see someone that paid that kind of money period....

[sharronhurlbut]

There is a sucker born every minute...as someone said...
Some lazy folks who don't do their homework, think $$ shows quality.
We all know that is totally false in the dog world.
I only hope the dogs go into nice homes.
That is what I want for every b out there!

[tanza]

It is amazing that so many people think that the "higher" the price the better the quality.. regardless of what they purchase...

[sharronhurlbut]

Lazy is part of it as well.
If your buying a car, *at least my family* goes to the trouble to so some reading re pros and cons.
Those with $$$ and the "I want" thinking, just go down and buy the pretty red one.
I think often, that is what we are dealing with...

[EmC22]

When she told me 1,500 I was shocked. He's a pretty dog, but I can't afford to pay that kind of money. I want a B but c'mon now.. I'll wait, let me know when you guys will be breeding this year if at all. I would like to know I'm getting from a responsible breeder who doesn't care about charging me a million dollars ;o)

[lvoss]

Have you been in touch with yodeldogs about Rocky? There are many good breeders in the South East. I would think you would be able to get on a waiting list for fall if you started to talk to breeders now.

[Bellehound]

When she told me 1,500 I was shocked. He's a pretty dog, but I can't afford to pay that kind of money. I want a B but c'mon now.. I'll wait, let me know when you guys will be breeding this year if at all. I would like to know I'm getting from a responsible breeder who doesn't care about charging me a million dollars ;o)


I know of a very nice r/w adult female up for adoption, she's located in Ohio; you can email her foster mum at cworsham@ctcn.net or you can drop me a note Meg can be viewed on Petfinder.com CCK9s New Leash on Life has her bio up; it's a non-kill rescue based out of Ohio.

Good Luck!

As for the quote of people thinking the higher price means a better animal.... I bought my Quarter Horse for $600.00 that was cheap in 1992; he was PRICELESS! :)

[dmcarty]

I am really amazed at some of the prices that puppy mills and large volumn back yard breeders are charging for their puppies - and poor specimins to boot.

[Bellehound]

I think they're trying to look legit! Knowing that most "ethical" breeders ask a good amount for our dogs (course mind you we have a lot of money stuck into our dogs prior to the "sale" price). And the fact that we're not into dogs to make money.