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The Secondhand Basenji Handbook

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Ever since I saw the movie "Good-Bye, My Lady" when I was young, I dreamed of owning (being owned?) by a Basenji. It wasn't until quite recently that I was able to make my dream come true, and I did it with the help of this book. It's easy to read format with lots of pictures helped me determine that yes, the Basenji was the breed of dog for me. It clearly explained the pros and cons of the breed, and alerted me to ask some good questions from breeders and other people I talked to. I can't say enough good things about the book, especially since it helped me learn so much about Basenjis! I agree with the other reviewers: if you buy one book on Basenjis, even if you aren't looking for a rescue dog, this should be THE book you buy.

I purchased this book because I was interested in finding out more about Basenji rescues. I found that other books I'd read were geared more toward people who wanted to show and breed their dogs. This book is written expressely for the person who simply wants a Basenji to enjoy as a pet. It will tell you just about anything you really want to (and need to) know about the breed, will give you real-world advice about living with a Basenji, and you will find the answers to all of your Basenji questions here. I really do recommend that, if you are looking for a Basenji or are interested in rescuing one, that you buy this book. I find myself coming back to it again and again whenever I have a question about my Basenji. The book also has lots and lots of fantastic pictures of Basenjis in it. I ended up adopting my dog from a rescue club in my town. They recommended the book, and I do too!

Most breed books these days seem to cater to the breeder-wannabe and the show person, forgetting that most of us out there are looking for a dog as a companion! This book goes the extra mile, showing Basenjis (a wonderful breed) exactly as they are, and it really does answer questions that most of us do have about the breed. Rescue is a wonderful way to find your next best friend, and anyone looking to add a Basenji to their life must read "The Secondhand Basenji Handbook!" The authors have done an excellent job with this book!

I enjoyed reading this book! The pictures were fun and the writing was matter-of-fact and well done. Personally, I think having the training parts list "basenji" as a required item is humorous, especially since you need humor when dealing with this breed. You'd be surprized how many people out there give up their dogs because they don't try hard enough to train them to learn the most basic commands, like sit and stay.(I am speaking from experience because I'm a rescuer myself.) The authors do a good job of explaining the adoption requirements and providing sound advice regarding Basenjis.

At last! Here's a real useful book on Basenjis! I studied many Basenji books, and only this one gave me what I really, really needed to know about this breed of dog. The information is well presented and the pictures are wonderful. What I liked best were the Tailtips that gave excellent advice, along with the way the book was written (friendly, personable).

Rescue was a mystery to me. I couldn't imagine such a wonderful breed of dog being in need of rescue. But, then again, until I read this book I didn't know nearly enough about the breed. This book was very helpful to me, and since I've gotten a puppy I still refer to it for advice. And, I did use the training help at the back. I totally disagree with the previous reviewer who said the training help was dumb! If you are a first time owner, especially with a Basenji, you need all the help you can get with training. Basenjis are stubborn, even as puppies. All in all, a really great and useful book.

I wish this book had been available when I purchased my Basenji Rita eight years ago! Even though my Basenji is not a rescue, I still bought the book because it looked interesting, and it was that and more. Theres lots of neat pictures of Basenjis the way they are at home, and I could see my dog doing many of the things the dogs in this book were doing! I recomend this book if you have a Basenji or if you are thinking you might like to own one. Your dog doesn't have to be "rescued" for you to learn alot from this book.

Look, if you're looking for Basenji specific books, this is not one of them. It is informative, but not on Basenjis. This book would work for any breed rescue. I was disappointed because what I wanted was a book with all the pluses and minuses of living with a Basenji. This book contained none of that information. What it did have was great tips on rescuing and living with a rescued dog. The only thing "Basenji" about it was the title and the photos.

This is an excellent book about the care and ownership of an exotic breed, the basenji. These dogs clean themselves like dogs, shed tears when sad and yodel and laugh instead of bark. A beautiful, graceful and clean limbed dog, the barkless basenjis will find a place in the hearts of all who encounter them.

An ancient breed dating some 2,000 years, this African dog was the loved pet of Egyptian nobility and royalty. Basenjis appeared in ancient Egyptian artwork, e.g. paintings of the dogs and basenji shaped footstools. Even Anubis, the Egyptian God of the Underworld had a basenji head.

This book introduces all to this lovable, beautiful and intelligent hound. I like the way BRAT, a basenji rescue organization is mentioned throughout the book. Care, breeding and training the dog is well researched and well written.

This is an excellent tool for all, from the lay person to the well established basenji breeder and rescuer. Basenjis are beautiful, exotic dogs from their furrowed brows to their double curled tails. Independent and intelligent, this is one breed that is clearly distinct from all other breeds.

Basenji lovers will be made after reading this and for folks who are familiar with the breed and already love basenjis will cherish them all the more.

This book proved to be very useful to me!