Dibu Basenjis
- Sea Tac, WA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm James J., the breeder behind Dibu Basenjis located in Sea Tac, WA. The philosophy I follow in my breeding program is to produce a balanced dog that has good health, temperament, structure, intelligence, and type which will make for a good performance and companion dog. I bring back new Basenji founders from Africa to introduce new genes into the Basenji gene pool. My goal is to produce a great representation of the Basenji and to continue improving the line with each generation.
Q. & A. with James
Why did you start breeding?
I have had Basenjis since 1997 as pets and became interested in the imports brought into the U.S. from Africa in 1989. It was this interest in the original stock that got me to go on several trips to Africa to find dogs to bring back to the U.S. as breeding stock. It has been an absolute joy of a journey, and I am so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.What makes your program special?
I am focused on importing Basenjis from Africa and adding their new genes to the Basenji gene pool. I strive to breed healthy, quality pups that can fit any lifestyle. I take pride in raising well-tempered and socialized puppies who can excel in work, show, or as beloved companions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tri-color and 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 James
James 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
“You will be provided with a purchase agreement that includes a care clause health guarantee, lifetime support, limited or full AKC registration, and your puppies' health information and microchip ID.”
Contract & health guarantee
James 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 James 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 James directly.
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from James.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sea Tac, WA
2295 miles away
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More about James
Club memberships
James is a member of Evergreen Basenji Club and Basenji Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
James has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
James was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
James is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dibu 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 dogs
Una, mom
Basenji
About Una
Una is a female Basenji. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, James decided to make her part of their program. James has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Kiri, mom
Basenji
About Kiri
Kiri is a female Basenji. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, James decided to make her part of their program. James has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Dibu 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Basenji Type (PKD), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Full Embark Panel, 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).
