Itzyu Basenjis - Useful Links

Useful Links

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

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!

http://www.basenji.org/learn

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.

ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR BASENJI

Should I Breed My Dog?

Obedience Training Your Dog

House Training Your Dog

How to Raise a Well Behaved Dog

Bite Inhibition - How to Stop Puppy Nipping

Responsible Breeding - What's Involved and How to Get Started . Don't do it unless you do it right!!!!

How to Live in Relative Harmony with Your Basenji

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.

HEREDITARY ISSUES

The Basenji Health Endowment

CERF Web Site

ACVO Clinic List - Veterinary Ophthalmologists

CERF Certificate Lookup

Veterinary Ophthalmology Infocentre

Persistent Pupillary Membranes

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Dealing With A Blind Pet

Fanconi Treatment Protocol

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

PennGen - Source of Hemolytic Anemia Test

Optigen - Source of Hemolytic Anemia Test

VetGen's Hemolytic Anemia DNA Test

GENETICS

Canine Genetic Diversity Web Site

HD Breeding Guidelines

Popular Sire Effect

Why Do We Need Variety in Bloodlines? The Poodle and the Chocolate Cake

Health and Genetic Diversity

The Importance of Complete Pedigrees

Interpreting and Using DNA Test Results

Penetrance and Expressivity

The Basenji Club of America African Stock Project

Collecting and Using Pedigree Data to Minimize Genetic Disease

Dr. Johnson's Web Site With Sample Collection Instructions

ACTIVITIES

Lure Coursing - ASFA home page

The Sport of Agility

Obedience Trials

Conformation Shows

Dog Agility Page

Therapy Dog Information

GENERAL INFORMATION, LISTS, AND CLUBS

The Basenji Magazine

Basenji Club of America

The Evergreen Basenji Club (Washington State)

The Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin

Willamette Valley Basenji Club (Oregon)

Basenji Companions

Northwest Basenji Connection - Excellent Site, Lots of Information and Links

AKC Basenji Standard

The American Kennel Club

The Basenji Show and Breeding List

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Basenji Rescue Links

We no longer are able to foster dogs for rescue, although we help whenever we can. When we have adult dogs of our own available, they will be listed here.

We cannot recommend, guarantee, or endorse any particular rescue group or rescue dog. You should do your own homework when working with a rescue organization and when evaluating a rescue dog. The following links are provided for informational purposes only, to give you a place to start looking if you are interested.

Basenji Club of America Rescue Information

Basenji Rescue and Transport Home Page - includes list of rescue dogs

Willamette Valley Basenji Club Rescue Listings

Article: The gift of the pre-owned dog

Article: Purebred Rescue is a source of older pets

Article: Why do rescue?

Article: Why are dogs given up? And what helps prevent it?