Itzyu Basenjis - Basenji Information

About Basenjis

Deciding if a Basenji is for you (and some basic tips too!)

The BCOA has developed an excellent web site, http://www.basenji.org/learn as a resource for first-time Basenji owners. Please take a minute and visit this site to learn about Basenjis.

Below are some excellent articles that will help you decide if a basenji is for you, provide you with information about the breed, and offer tips on selecting a breeder. Learn about the breed BEFORE you take home a puppy!

The Basenji FAQ is a good place to start

So You Think You Want a Basenji?

Basenji Breed Profile (at Canis Major)

Reasons NOT to Get a Basenji

How to Live in Relative Harmony with Your Basenji

Getting a Dog, by Cindy Tittle Moore. Excellent guide to choosing a breed and a breeder.

Finding a Responsible Breeder

Article: Getting a Dog. Excellent article

The use of dog crates - essential for basenjis

Kid-proof your dogs; dog-proof your kids. Great article to read and to take to heart.

Kids and dogs - a common sense approach.

Spay or Neuter Surgery. Most basenji breeders require that pets be spayed or neutered.