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.
2 Basenji boys available in Florida
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I have 2 2 1/2 Yr old littermates, Bubba and Samir, that were returned to me today due to the co-owners health. Both of these boys are Red and White. They are crate trained and housebroke. They have lived with other dogs but not sure how they would be with cats.
Bubba has been shown sparingly but no points so far, Samir has not been shown. Both are nice dogs and are very loving. They are currently intact but will be neutered if placed in pet homes. Their parents are DNA tested fanconi clear, their dam was imported from England.
I would like to place these boys with Junior Handlers if possible. Please e-mail me for more information.Beth
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Bubba
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Beth; Would you be willing to separate them? I am looking for a male under 3 and your boys would fit the bill. I have posted a wanted message that contains a lot of information. Thank you for your consideration and we will be looking forward to a reply. Rick
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Rick,
They can definitely be placed seperately. Please e-mail me off the board for more info. rood1234@aol.com.
Beth
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Hi Beth, I'm curious if you found homes for these boys? Were they returned to you because you are the breeder? I hope there are happy endings, they are beautiful dogs. Patty
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Beth good luck with placement.
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Nope, no luck with finding them homes yet. I was the co-owner on them so that's why they came back to me. I e-mailed their breeder but never heard anything back from her. I talked to some Basenji people at a dog show Sunday and some Junior handlers but no real leads yet.
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Hi
Do you still have the male basenji's? We have been looking for a male, do you have any more pics and info on these boys such as weight and traits that they have?Thanks
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Hey Ruben,
The boys are currently still available though I have a couple of people who have expressed interest. E-mail me off list and tell me about your current basenji/s and what you are looking for in a male.
Sincerely,
Beth
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Bubba and Samir are both spoken for and are flying to their new homes next Friday. Thank You to everyone on the board for your help.
Beth
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Fabulous! Love to hear that nice boys have a new home.
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New homes already - that is great! Well done, Wufpack. Kudos to you for being responsible to these two boys.
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Seems we have been inundated with spammers today.
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Yes, they seem to run in spurts….. but the moderators are good at catching and getting rid of them
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So happy they found new good homes!