Wazazi - Basenji and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Breeder - Sydney, NSW

Basenji, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Dog Breeder - Riverstone, New South Wales

My main priority when breeding is to select dogs that complement each other that are healthy sound dogs with good temperaments and fully health tested for any genetic diseases, and I believe that producers form an integral part of a successful line. Acknowledging the faults that my dogs possess allows me to do my best to eliminate some of the weaknesses in my lines.

Puppies:
Line breeding is my preferred method of breeding with a few outcrossed unrelated dogs. This obviously allows me to maintain my type, but I will not hesitate to use an outcross when a compatible dog presents its self. Introducing new genes has its merits in the form of vigor (hybrid vigor), which can be lost with excessive line and inbreeding.

When I have a litter of puppies many aspects must be taken into consideration before I choose one for the show ring. For example where or in what country it will be campaigned together with what characteristics the new owner is looking for in their puppy, whether the puppy has enough of the overall breed requirements, if they have a good show personality and many other things.

I tend to trust my first instincts and then look for that lovely overall picture that I feel a Basenji should be. When they get older they start to get more of the finer points such as movement. I love to see a puppy that has no difficulties in trotting around the yard and can make it look so simple. They are going to be my best movers. My dogs are all DNA health tested.

Enquiries are always welcome.

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Location: 25 Sydney street, Riverstone, Riverstone, New South Wales

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Registrations & memberships

Registration: DOGS NSW;

Prefix: Wazazi

Clubs & Assoc: Wazazi Basenjis and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens Dogs NSw Membership Number 2000375280

Our standards & practices

Health testing & screening

Q. Do you health test appropriately (eg hip and elbow X-ray scoring, DNA testing), and understand the genetic issues that may affect your breed? If your breed is prone to health issues, what are they, and what testing practices do you have in place?

A. Yes.Pbgv's are DNA tested for POAG and Basenjis are DNA tested for Fanconi, PRA and eye tested for PPM

Preparation & socialisation

Q. Do you ensure that your puppies are properly socialised?

A. Yes.They are raised in the house for the first month and allowed full running exposure in the yard to go and come inside and out after this period, socialised with many children and taken with use to work after their vaccinations are given.

Placement & matching

Q. Is making sure your puppies go to the right homes a priority? How do you ensure they are placed in loving, responsible homes?

A. Yes.That they fully understand what the breed requirements are and they know what these two breeds are like. Hounds will not come back when called are extremely stubborn. I usually tell the new owners wjhat the worse case puppy is like not sugar coat the breed.

Q. Do you have any of the following: conditions of sale, health guarantee or warranty, de-sexing agreement, a buyer questionnaire, verbal or personal interview?

A. Yes.I vet all my buyers to make sure they FULLY UNDERSTAND BOTH BREEDS as these two breeds are hounds. The basenjis I am very strict on new owners and in having them for 38 years have only had 1 puppy come back. I give a lifetime guarantee for help of any kind and rehoming if at all necessary. They come with their puppy guide and all requirements including their registration papers, wormed min of 4 times from birth and Microchip paperwork.

Ongoing support

Q. Do you offer ongoing support?

A. Yes.Lifetime and any one of my owners will agree with that.

Q. Do you assist the buyer with re-homing an animal that was purchased from you if they are unable to keep it?

A. Yes.Always

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