I'm Linda C., the breeder behind Blue Nile Basenjis located in Greeley, CO. My dogs are Bred for Health and preservation of this ancient breed and for temperament. Most of them started in conformation so they can go to a show home or a pet home.
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to be a part of preserving this ancient breed and to help irradicate Fanconi in the breed, by proper health testing.
What makes your program special?
I like to educate my buyers in proper nutrition and positive reinforcement training.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“price includes health guarantee for fanconi, PRA, and Hip Displasia (copy of OFA certificates on Sire and Dam), AKC registration, Vaccines, deworming, AKC Reunite, welcome kit, and ongoing support. All puppies are the same price whether show home or Pet home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Linda offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Linda directly.
Blue Nile Basenjis meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Blue Nile Basenjis reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Basenjis.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Fanconi Syndrome, PRA, Basenji Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).