Interesting Sites

There are hundreds (and perhaps even thousands) of Basenji related web sites. Here are the most interesting and important sites we've found. If you know of a site that should be added to this page please send the URL to webmaster.

General Information

 Basenji Bibliography   List of books, magazine and videos about Basenjis.

 Basenji Club of America   Non-profit organization dedicated to the Basenji breed, and a member of the The American Kennel Club.

 Basenji Crossroads   Basenji lore, general interest articles, and breed profiles.

 Basenji Magazine   Breed magazine with articles and photos, for fanciers worldwide.

 Basenji Puppies   Learn about Basenjis and how to select a breeder and trainer.

 Can We Help You Keep Your Pet?   If you feel you must give up your pet, then read these pages first. Information, training tips, and alternatives to help you keep your pet.

 Evergreen Basenji Club Owners Manual   A guide developed by taking information from a couple dozen Basenji experts and fanciers.

 Find Fido   Free service for lost dogs, found dogs, and dogs up for adoption.

 Northwest Basenji Connection   A growing database of Basenji information including a buyer's guide and Basenji links pages.

 The Basenji Files  Collection of Basenji and sighthound-related web sites.

International Sites

 Basenji Freunde (German)   Information worth knowing about Basenjis.

 Basenji in Italia   Information, historical news, curiosity, photos, anecdotes and links to the world of the basenji's lovers and friends.

 Basenji club Nederland ( Netherlands)

Products and Services

 Windingo's Web World   Books about Basenjis.

 Sonoma Valley Wine Bottle Doggie Treats   Purchases benefit The Pets Lifeline Animal Shelter.

 Kadobi Lodge Crafts   Our crafts include hand made botanicals, unique clothing items, quality leather items, seed bead jewelry, baskets, dream catchers, hand made dolls, mandellas, and wind chimes.

Basenji Breeders and Owners

 Abutu Basenjis   Photos of dogs and current AKC title contenders. FAQ offers information on the breed's history.

 Itzyu Basenjis  Breeder in central Virginia

 Mzalia Basenjis Breeder in Adelaide, Australia  

 Zande Basenjis   Breeder in the UK.


As of November 1, 2002, Basenji Companions will no longer be doing any Rescue/adoption work. If you have a Basenji who needs adoption or if you are looking for a Basenji to adopt, here are some other places where you might look. But Basenji Companions cannot be responsible for or guarantee any Basenjis listed by any group or any of the services provided by the volunteers who work with these organizations. Please be sure to ask lots of questions and familiarize yourself with the procedures used by whatever group you may decide to contact.

National Basenji Rescue/Transport/Adoption Groups and Contacts:

  B.R.A.T. (Basenji Rescue and Transport)  

  B.C.O.A. (Basenji Club of America)  

 Beth Straub's List of Rescues   A list of breeders' dogs, returns, and retired show dogs available for purchase.

 Pet Transport List   This group's goal is to help furkids that are in High Kill Facilities, Shelters and Rescues by providing them with the transportation needed to get them to Rescues and Forever homes.

  Wayward Basenjis  On September 16, 2005, Jennie Taylor, a valued and tireless Basenji rescuer, passed away. To honor her memory and her efforts, this new site provides a place for Basenji rescuers to publicly post their available rescues and for potential adopters to learn about available rescues. It also provides an opportunity for people to "meet" Jennie and share their memories of her.

State and Area Rescue/Transport/Adoption Groups and Contacts:

 Arizona - Rescue  Phoenix Basenji Rescue  

 Arizona  The Basenji Fanciers of Greater Phoenix.  

 California, Southern  The Medfly Brigade Basenji Rescue  

 California, Northern  Basenji Club of Northern California  

 Colorado  Hi-Country Basenji Club  

 Mid-Atlantic States  Mid-Atlantic Basenji Club  

 Mid-West (based in Indiana)  Americas Basenji Rescue  

 Ohio  B.E.A.R. (Basenji Education and Rescue)  

 Seattle  Evergreen Basenji Club  

 Washington  Sharron Hurlbut  

 Wisconsin  Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin