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.
Hello from Paradise, CA
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Hi, my name is Laura and my amazing Basenji is Maggie. We live in Paradise, CA and we're looking for B's to play with in the Paradise, Oroville, Chico area. You can reach me at cazucca@comcast.net for playdates. We are so happy we found this site!
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Welcome to you and Maggie. I hope Maggie soon finds plenty of playmates.
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Welcome, where did you get your Maggie? Many of us are related by our Basenjis.
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Welcome, Laura!
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Welcome Laura and Maggie to the forum pack!
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Welcome Laura and Maggie!!!
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Welcome to you and Maggie
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Hello and Welcome from Canada!
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Hi and welcome onboard Maggie and Laura.
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My Maggie is a BRAT rescue. What an amazing organization BRAT is! We've had Maggie since February of 2010. She's 9 years old and the sweetest girl in the world. You can read more about Maggie and her adventures at massiestravels@blogspot.com. Thanks for such a warm welcome!!!!
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Welcome to Forum, Maggie sounds delightful.