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What a Face!
Pippi at 8 weeks old.
Pippi at 8 weeks old.
Upcoming Litters
We personally have no puppies at this time, but we do know breeders with litters
planned and young adults available to approved homes at this time and would be
happy to put you in touch with them.
Plans are being made for a basenji litter for the Fall of 2012.
Inquiries are always welcome and reservations are highly
recommended for this litter for both pet and show homes!
If you are interested in adding a Basenji to your family, please educate yourself well
on the breeds characteristics and basic health issues beforehand by visiting the
links listed on our home page and the BCOA website. Serious breeders usually
belong to the national parent club for their breed as well as all-breed or local clubs.
Belonging to a club doesn't always guarantee an honest breeder, but does help by
requiring members to abide by a code of ethics members are asked to follow.
Talking in person with several breeders and meeting their dogs is a must and a
valuable tool in determining the best fit for you. Connecting with your breeder is
also essential as they should be someone you trust and enjoy talking with. A
reputable breeder will become your mentor on the breed, offer advice as needed
and even be willing to take their dog back at any age for any reason whatsoever
should you not be able to keep it. If someone is willing to take your money, hand
you a Basenji puppy and say "have fun!" without expecting you to stay in contact over
the years, it may be a sign of someone out to make money who doesn't have your
puppies long term best interest at heart.
Our Basenjis are family raised and always have the run of the house. Kid tested
and cat (dis)approved! When we breed a litter we will work closely with our co-
breeder(s) in hopes of breeding a healthy, happy, sound Basenji.
Breeders and owners at local events are usually more than willing to share their
knowledge about the breed, so don't feel shy about asking questions to anyone you
see walking around with a Basenji! Be prepared to answer several questions
about your lifestyle, home, family, etc. as any reputable breeder will want to
interview you as well to determine if a Basenji is the right dog for you. At all costs,
resist the urge to purchase a Basenji from a pet store, generic classified ad or
online sites as these are most likely from "backyard breeders" or "puppy mills"
which are very harmful to the health and integrity of the breed.
Basenjis, much like any other breed, do have health issues that exist. By dealing
with a reputable breeder you can assure that your future Basenjis pedigree has
addressed any health issues and conducted proper testing (eyes, hips, Fanconi
testing, etc.) throughout the years. Don't be afraid to ask to see proof of health
testing (most definitely the Fanconi test!) from your breeder. If test results are not
readily available from the breeder and on the OFFA website for both parents and the
puppy you are interested in, please look elsewhere for a puppy. There is no excuse
for any basenji to not be tested! It would be a disservice to the breed this day in age
to knowingly breed Basenjis that are Affected with Fanconi when simple DNA swab
tests are readily available for a minimal cost and can be performed on puppies.
** NEWSFLASH ** As of September 2011, we are pleased to learn that Dr. Gary
Johnson has identified the mutation responsible for recessive basenji Fanconi
Syndrome. To be able to differentiate the new Direct test results from the
previous Linked Marker test results, the new direct test will have results as
Clear, Carrier or Affected. The term “probably” will no longer appear on the OFA
certificate and there will no longer be an Indeterminate category. Anyone
breeding should have both parents tested using the new Direct test as the
Linked Marker test was not error proof. If you are looking for a basenji puppy,
please ask your breeder for the OFA Direct test results of both sire and dam.
If possible, please consider an adult or "rescue" Basenji or Ridgeback as there are
always great dogs in need of homes! Many breeders have older pups/young adults
and retired show dogs looking for forever homes where they can become
cherished pets. Visit Basenji Rescue & Transport at www.basenjirescure.org
and Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue at www.ridgebackrescue.org to see available
dogs. We occasionally have a foster dog available for adoption. Please check our
Rescue/Foster page for details!
planned and young adults available to approved homes at this time and would be
happy to put you in touch with them.
Plans are being made for a basenji litter for the Fall of 2012.
Inquiries are always welcome and reservations are highly
recommended for this litter for both pet and show homes!
If you are interested in adding a Basenji to your family, please educate yourself well
on the breeds characteristics and basic health issues beforehand by visiting the
links listed on our home page and the BCOA website. Serious breeders usually
belong to the national parent club for their breed as well as all-breed or local clubs.
Belonging to a club doesn't always guarantee an honest breeder, but does help by
requiring members to abide by a code of ethics members are asked to follow.
Talking in person with several breeders and meeting their dogs is a must and a
valuable tool in determining the best fit for you. Connecting with your breeder is
also essential as they should be someone you trust and enjoy talking with. A
reputable breeder will become your mentor on the breed, offer advice as needed
and even be willing to take their dog back at any age for any reason whatsoever
should you not be able to keep it. If someone is willing to take your money, hand
you a Basenji puppy and say "have fun!" without expecting you to stay in contact over
the years, it may be a sign of someone out to make money who doesn't have your
puppies long term best interest at heart.
Our Basenjis are family raised and always have the run of the house. Kid tested
and cat (dis)approved! When we breed a litter we will work closely with our co-
breeder(s) in hopes of breeding a healthy, happy, sound Basenji.
Breeders and owners at local events are usually more than willing to share their
knowledge about the breed, so don't feel shy about asking questions to anyone you
see walking around with a Basenji! Be prepared to answer several questions
about your lifestyle, home, family, etc. as any reputable breeder will want to
interview you as well to determine if a Basenji is the right dog for you. At all costs,
resist the urge to purchase a Basenji from a pet store, generic classified ad or
online sites as these are most likely from "backyard breeders" or "puppy mills"
which are very harmful to the health and integrity of the breed.
Basenjis, much like any other breed, do have health issues that exist. By dealing
with a reputable breeder you can assure that your future Basenjis pedigree has
addressed any health issues and conducted proper testing (eyes, hips, Fanconi
testing, etc.) throughout the years. Don't be afraid to ask to see proof of health
testing (most definitely the Fanconi test!) from your breeder. If test results are not
readily available from the breeder and on the OFFA website for both parents and the
puppy you are interested in, please look elsewhere for a puppy. There is no excuse
for any basenji to not be tested! It would be a disservice to the breed this day in age
to knowingly breed Basenjis that are Affected with Fanconi when simple DNA swab
tests are readily available for a minimal cost and can be performed on puppies.
** NEWSFLASH ** As of September 2011, we are pleased to learn that Dr. Gary
Johnson has identified the mutation responsible for recessive basenji Fanconi
Syndrome. To be able to differentiate the new Direct test results from the
previous Linked Marker test results, the new direct test will have results as
Clear, Carrier or Affected. The term “probably” will no longer appear on the OFA
certificate and there will no longer be an Indeterminate category. Anyone
breeding should have both parents tested using the new Direct test as the
Linked Marker test was not error proof. If you are looking for a basenji puppy,
please ask your breeder for the OFA Direct test results of both sire and dam.
If possible, please consider an adult or "rescue" Basenji or Ridgeback as there are
always great dogs in need of homes! Many breeders have older pups/young adults
and retired show dogs looking for forever homes where they can become
cherished pets. Visit Basenji Rescue & Transport at www.basenjirescure.org
and Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue at www.ridgebackrescue.org to see available
dogs. We occasionally have a foster dog available for adoption. Please check our
Rescue/Foster page for details!
TK's a Daddy!
Meet the family... Star, Twist
and Ryan at 6 weeks old.
Meet the family... Star, Twist
and Ryan at 6 weeks old.
Mama Pippi
Baby Petra napping with her
mama. Petra was an "only
child"!
Baby Petra napping with her
mama. Petra was an "only
child"!
Welcome to Bantu Basenjis & Ridgebacks!