I think that a basenji puppy and a two-year-old is a recipe for disaster for many reasons. Both require and crave lots of attention, neither one can be reasoned with, both will want to play with the same toy, both can be stubborn, and the list goes. It is far too much to expect a two-year-old to understand how to get along with any puppy, especially a basenji puppy. If your heart is set on a basenji puppy, then I think you should wait until your child is at least five or six years old.Children that age understand what you are saying about the puppy and you can explain to them why you are saying it. I agree with the person who suggested getting an older basenji or how about a puppy of another breed? t one time in my life I had a basenji and a mixed breed, and they got along beautifully.
You may love all the traits of this breed but I was suggest that you talk to owners and their experiences with the basenjis and young children. One cannot count on even the best breeders to give you the full story. Please don't get me wrong. I've had three basenjis and adored them all. I got the first one when my youngest daughter was seven. You don't have to wait that long but two years old is too young, imho. Good luck.
Looking for a Basenji in BC, Canada
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Well I've done my homework over the past several weeks and I'm looking for a Basenji puppy or possibly an older dog.
Having difficulty finding many breeders in my area and hoping this may give me some leads.
I'm open to Washington as well (thanks Sharron) but would prefer a local breeder if possible
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Have you tried contacting the Basenji club in Canada?
http://www.basenjiclubofcanada.com/
They should be able to direct to possible more local breeders
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Yep - there was only one listed near me… I spoke to her but she happened to be relocating to the East coast the next day :|
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Here is the link to the Basenji Club of Canada's breeder directory, http://www.basenjiclubofcanada.com/BCOC-BreedersDirectory.html
Here is the link to the Basenji Club of America's breeder directory,
http://www.basenji.org/PUBLIC/BreederDirectory.htmHere is the link to the breeder directory from The Basenji magazine,
http://www.thebasenji.com/breeders/index.htmlEach has 1 breeder from BC and they are all different.
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Try the Upton's on the BCOA list. I know Tulia is our new BC Director, and I believe she now lives on the West Coast.
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I know of 3 adults 1 BW boy 5 one I think Brindle that is 6 and a RW that is 9 this is years not months. If you are interested in animals of that age - you can find my home page under my name and contact me through there.