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Basenji Owner in Florida

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    I got my first Basenji a little over 2 years ago. My husband was the one that originally fell in love with the breed and while I have to admit, her puppy years were EXTREMELY rough, I to am in love with the breed. Our little girl's name is Tegan and she does have her onery moments, but over all she is AMAZING. She is one of the most loyal, loving animals I have ever had. When she was a puppy, like I said things were rough and she definitely raised a lot of hell. It got to the point where we considered getting rid of her. I am so glad we didn't. So to all you puppy owner's that are struggling, hang in there, there is light at the end of the tunnel!

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    Hi, welcome. Our Breeder said if we survive to 18 months we are doing well, we are nearing the 15month mark and it has so far been easier than I have read it can be, but really believe a lot of it has been putting time into the puppy training, socialising and finding things that work for you and the pup, but that said I know a few little ratbags on the forum who are spirited little darlings who haven't made life easy for their owners but would say those pups found the right owners as they haven't given up on them when others may have and like you will end up with amazing dogs, so there is hope.

    Jolanda and Kaiser

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  • Chealsie508C

    I own one of those little ratbags..lmao

    But I wouldn't give him up for the world..nearing three years and I'm still waiting for the "let up"
    Lol

    "I know I've found the breed for me because he totally turns my life upside down and I love it!"

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    This is the link to the Basenji club of America. https://www.basenji.org/index.php/about-basenjis/breeder-directory
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    I'll chime in on the full vet work up and the seizure diary too. Our first Basenji had seizures his entire life - his first was at 6 weeks old. He lived to be 16 years old and was never on medication for the seizures. In fact, our vet told us, "The meds are actually more for the owner than the dog. They don't truly 'stop' the seizures. But the owner feels better." And the side effects of most of the commonly prescribed anti seizure meds can be pretty bad, especially if the dog is on them for a long time. Terry
  • Kenji24K

    Soon-to-be Basenji owner

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  • NexaN

    New Basenji Owner!

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    What a beautiful baby…welcome to the forum...Bs are such GREAT dogs, so entertaining and SMART!!
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    Hello and welcome. Maggie looks basenji to me too. I agree with what someone else wrote about the "deer legs." She is gorgeous and very lucky to have you in her life.
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    Basenji in Florida

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    Yes Kat!! Come to the big dog park on Sunday!! Cairo is officially ready to get back into the pack.. I will be happy to meet you at any dog park in Pinellas county as well!! Cairo is ready to play with another basenji his age!