Puppies take a lot of your time, and it really isn't fair to the pup unless you have that time to give. It's not good for any dog to spend too much time alone, especially locked in a crate. It can be disastrous for a pup. If you're home a lot, by all means get that special puppy, but if you spend much of your day away, an older dog might be the way to go. Of the five Basenjis I have owned, two I raised and three I adopted between the ages of eight months and three years. It was far easier to cope with already housebroken dogs and integrate them into our home. And down the road, if you do get a puppy, you will have a companion so the pup doesn't have to be alone.
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Hello everyone,
I currently have only one Basenji boy, Toby, who we got as a rescue when he was already 4. He is currently 11 and still up to his old tricks. We have also had 2 female rescues in the past, Sheba and Wriggley. We still miss them both. We have been living in Germany the last 2 years but will be moving back home this summer. -
Welcome! Can't wait to see some pictures of your B!
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Hello & welcome:D
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Welcome to the forum! Love to see pics..
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Welcome and welcome back!
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Welcome to the forum and pictures when you get a chance (we're addicted to them).
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Pictures! Pictures! Pictures please! :p
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Welcome. Are you looking into another rescue when you return to the states?
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Welcome. Are you looking into another rescue when you return to the states?
We've always had rescues and I feel like I've missed out on puppy antics, so I'm debating. Toby doesn't baroo or wag his tail and I really miss being met at the door with a welcome baroo and a tail trying to wag itself off!!
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We've always had rescues and I feel like I've missed out on puppy antics, so I'm debating. Toby doesn't baroo or wag his tail and I really miss being met at the door with a welcome baroo and a tail trying to wag itself off!!
I had a puppy and was getting the urge for another but now we have a 7-mo old foster and I can't take my eyes off her. I remembered I really did not miss that!