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.
RED/WHITE Basenji Girl Available in Portland, Oregon
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Your name: Kathy
Your city, state: Portland, Oregon
Your phone numbers/email: 503-839-0208, bennyburnerbono @ aol.com
Basenji(s) For Sale: "Gemma"
Age of Basenji(s): 2.5 years old
Current weight of Basenji(s) for sale: 19
Parents health tests: OFA Fanconi, Hips, Patella, Eyes, PRA
Dog's health tests: OFA Fanconi Carrier, Eyes CERFd Normal
Registration if any (AKC, Basenji Clubs, etc): AKC
Price: Negotiable
Age when puppies will be ready to be taken home: Gemma is available NOW
Do you ship your Basenjis: YesGemma is a lovely girl… and would have been a great show prospect.... until some major roughhousing with the boys caused a large hematome on her ear tip which has left her with a tipped ear. She was starting her show training when this incident occured... so Gemma is now available to a companion home. She is leash, crate, and house-trained. For more information on Gemma, feel free to contact Kathy at the above phone or email.
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So happy to say that Gemma is loving her new people today!