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.
Male Basenji needed
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kids and birth process - my yelled and ran out of the room and were horrified at the obvious discomfort of there darling girl - there only piece of enlightenmet was:
"look she slimed one" and one of my kids telling the teacher "I can use the word bitch because we raise show dogs".
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"So my kids can watch the birth process" is one of the most over used phrases by people who breed random dogs and cats for no real reason.
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Well, that and the desire to essentially "clone" a beloved family pet, which never actually works out that way.
Then you have people getting irritated because the dog doesn't behave like "Princess" did.Until my Basenjis, every dog I've ever owned has been a rescue of sort sort or another. No matter how fabulous a pet they were, they were ALWAYS spayed/neutered, enjoyed and thoroughly missed when they died.
I never would have dreamed of breeding them.Of course, I don't dream of breeding my Basenjis either – and they are both magnificent animals!!!!
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My all breed dog rescue club has a letter, a bit long, about why NOT to breed.
Its sent to someone like the person who started this post.
I will share it with you all if your interested, or you can post to me privately. -
Sharron, please post it. I think it would be a good thing for all to see…
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Also, a site for sharing with the family who want to show the children the joy of birth!
One of the greatest things I found to drive the point home was a link I
originally saw on the Afrikenji website:http://www.learntobreed.com/miracle.html
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My friend sent this to me. It is way too good to not share! Please take
a look at it, why NOT to place an intact dog!
http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breeding/breeder2.html
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Should I Breed My Dog? -
Of course this is directed at the folks who just want to put 2 dogs together.
In no way would I ever do anything but praise the responsible basenji breeders who work so hard for health testing.
This is not an way anti responsible breeders.
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Oh shoot! I missed the nasty post in response to my post! I am sorry Lisa that this ugly troll hit a sensitive memory with you. And, of course, I am still sorry for the loss of your little guy.
Folks, for those that don't already know….there are groups of idiots out there that "troll" message boards, and try to get as many irrate repsonses as they can. They actually compete to see who can get the most people upset, or the people most upset. When you call them out, and refuse to rise to the bait, they usually go away.
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"So my kids can watch the birth process" is one of the most over used phrases by people who breed random dogs and cats for no real reason.
More low quality animals are produced for that reason than any other, I'd wager.And what's the most often phrase for breeding low quality folks like yourself? "I was drunk.":eek:
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Hey Roxy, could you send your nasty post to me? I would looooove to see it.
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Also, a site for sharing with the family who want to show the children the joy of birth!
One of the greatest things I found to drive the point home was a link I
originally saw on the Afrikenji website:http://www.learntobreed.com/miracle.html
and
My friend sent this to me. It is way too good to not share! Please take
a look at it, why NOT to place an intact dog!
http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breeding/breeder2.html
and
Should I Breed My Dog?The first one was really interesting, but the second one…OMG, and I thought I had read horror stories before...what an eye opener :eek: :eek: especially the one about the mother eating the puppies. WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for posting those links!
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@Roxy:
And what's the most often phrase for breeding low quality folks like yourself? "I was drunk.":eek:
nice punchline. This thread is out of hand.