Read first
Decide
Is a basenji right for me?
The honest introduction the Outreach Committee developed for anyone considering the breed.
Find
Find a Breeder
The BCOA's directory of member breeders, organized by state, with screening questions to ask any breeder before placing a deposit.
Adopt
Rescue
How rescue works for basenjis, with links to Basenji Rescue and Transport (BRAT) and regional coordinators.
What the Outreach Committee does
The best place to learn about basenjis beyond this website is from a responsible breeder. A good breeder will educate inquirers about the responsibilities of dog ownership in general and the specifics of basenji temperament, health, grooming, and exercise needs. A responsible breeder wants the relationship between a new family and a basenji to last, and will give honest information rather than a sales pitch.
The Outreach program guides and assists potential puppy buyers in finding responsible breeders. It also supplies materials for fairs, meet-the-breed events, classroom visits, club booths, and anywhere else people are curious about basenjis.
Get involved
If you would like to help with outreach efforts, request materials for an event in your area, or suggest topics the Committee should cover, contact the Public Education and Outreach Committee chairperson via the Committees page.