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Please contact us, we LOVE to talk Basenjis!!

If you have a general question not related to puppy availability or puppy sales, please send an email to:

For puppy or waiting list inquiries please complete the questionnaire below. NOTE: All Puppy Inquiries must complete the questionnaire. IF you are having difficulty submitting the questionnaire, please be sure you have answered ALL questions, otherwise the form will not process the submission. A “thank you” screen will appear if the form was properly submitted.

Name:

First

Last

Best Contact Phone Number

Including Yourself, List Members of Your Household With Ages

City Where You Reside:

State Where You Reside:

List country if not within the USA

Type of Home

Living Situation:

Own
Rent
Other

If You Selected Other For Type of Home and/or Living Situation, please explain:

If You Rent, Are You Able To Provide A Copy of The Tenant/Landlord Agreement Regarding The Allowance Of Pets?

Yes
No
I Don’t Rent

Do You Have a Securely Fenced Yard?

Yes
No
No, But Plan To Add One

Height and Type of Fence:

Are You Aware That Basenjis Are Not 100% Hypoallergenic?

Yes, I know they’re only lower on the allergen scale, no dog is 100% hypoallergenic
No, I had no idea
No, I was told they’re 100% hypoallergenic
No, internet research told me they were hypoallergenic, everything on the internet is true
Wow, I realize now that they’re not 100% hypoallergenic

Are You Aware That Basenjis Shed?

Yes, I know all dogs shed, basenjis included, it’s just less than a lot of other breeds
No, I had no idea they shed
No, I was told they don’t shed at all
No, internet research told me they don’t shed, everything on the internet is true
Wow, I realize now that they shed

Do You or Anyone in Your Household Have Allergy Concerns to Dogs?

Yes
No
Unsure
Yes, but have been around basenjis with no issues

If You Selected Yes or Unsure to Allergy Concerns, Please Explain:

Have You Ever Owned A Basenji?

Yes, currently
Yes, previously
No
I Own(ed) a Basenji Mix

Please List Species, Breed, Age, and Altered/Intact of All Current Pets.

Write N/A If You Currently Do Not Own Any Pets

If You Have No Current Pets, How Long Has It Been And What Did You Previously Own? If You Have Never Owned A Pet, Please State "I Have Never Owned A Pet"

Have You Ever Had To Return A Pet To Its Breeder, Surrender A Pet To A Shelter/Rescue Or Adopt Out/Sell/Give A Pet Away?

Yes, I returned a pet to a shelter
Yes, I surrendered a pet to a shelter
Yes, I returned a pet to a breeder
Yes, I gave a pet away to a friend/family member
Yes, I gave a pet away to a stranger
Yes, I adopted out/sold a pet to a friend/family member
Yes, I adopted out/sold a pet to a stranger
No

If You Said Yes, Please Explain:

Are You Aware That Basenjis Are "Barkless" But Have A Wide Array Of Sounds They Can Make That Range From Whining and Wimpering To All Out Yodeling And Screaming?

Yes, I know basenjis are not silent and have a variety of vocal abilities
No, I had no idea, I thought barkless meant quiet or silent except maybe yodeling
No, internet research told me they were barkless and yodeled but never mentioned how loud they could be
Wow, they can scream?!

What is your plan for housetraining and potty breaks on days you are out of the home for extended periods of time?

How Did You Hear About The Basenji? What Have You Researched About Basenjis?

Have You Ever Met A Basenji in Person? Explain How, When, Who, Etc

What Are Your Main Goals For Getting A Puppy? (I.E. Running Partner, Companion, Family Pet, Service Dog, Friend for Another Pet, Show Dog, Interested In Breeding, Addicted to Basenjis)

Understanding that Basenjis have a standard breeding season, and are usually only available one time of year (mid to late winter), When Are You Looking To Add A Puppy To Your Household?

To help keep our numbers down but still preserve the breed, we will often place show puppies in pet homes. Would you be interested in helping preserve the breed and allowing your puppy to be shown in AKC Conformation Shows?

Yes, I Would Be Open To Someone Else Showing The Puppy
I Have Experience And Would Love To Show The Puppy Myself
I’ve Never Shown A Dog But Want To Learn
Someone In My Family/Household Wants To Show The Puppy
I’m Willing To Talk About It; I Need More Information
No, I’m Not Interested In The Puppy Being Shown
I’ve Seen The Movie “Best In Show” Is That For Real?

Have you ever heard of Puppy Culture? Would you be interested in using the Puppy Culture Protocols? (check all that apply)

Yes, I have watched the orginal film (The Powerful First 12 Weeks)
Yes, I have heard about it, but have never watched the films
No, I have never heard of Puppy Culture, but I will look into it
No, I have never heard of Puppy Culture and am not interested in it
I plan to watch the original Puppy Culture film before getting a puppy
I plan to watch and incorporate skills from the original Puppy Culture film
I do not plan to invest in Puppy Culture or watch the film prior to purchasing a puppy
I have used many Puppy Culture skills previously and plan to continue with a new puppy

FAQ Current

Per Puppy Culture Protocols, the First 16 Weeks Of A Puppies Life Is A Key Period For Socialization. What Are Your Plans For Socializing Your Puppy During This Time and Beyond?

Do You Plan to Crate Train The Puppy?

Do You Plan To Take The Puppy To Formal Training Classes?

Yes
No
Maybe

Understanding that basenjis respond best to positive reinforcement methods, what does this mean to you, and how does this line up with your previous or current training methods?

Where Do You Plan To Have The Puppy Sleep At Night?

As a key part of our buyer approval process, whenever possible, we require an in person meeting PRIOR to having puppies. Would you be willing to come to our home in Upstate New York to meet us and our basenjis?

Yes
No
I live more than a 4 hour drive away

Basenji Breed Clubs Offer Valuable Training Tools, Breed Type, and Health Information Along With Planned Fun and Education Events Such As Wine And Cheese Socials and Fun Matches To Include Best Costume, Best Yodel, And Curliest Tail. Would You Be Interested In Joining A Basenji Breed Club Such As BCOA (Basenji Club Of America), MABC (Mid Atlantic Basenji Club), BCONNJ (Basenji Club of Northern New Jersey), or RVW (Rip Van Wrinkle Basenji Club) – Select All That Apply

Have You Reveiwed Our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Page?

Yes
No, but I will now
I was so excited to fill out this really long questionnaire that I didn’t reveiw anything else on your website but I will now

How Did You Hear About Bellator Basenjis?

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