My African Gems

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Denise W.

Breeder of Basenjis

  • New Albany, IN
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Denise W., the breeder behind My African Gems located in New Albany, IN. We believe in raising quality dogs that families can trust and children will enjoy and be lifelong companions. Our Basenjis are used to being loved on and being played with. They are part of our family and are treated like our children. Feel free to visit our site meet our Basenji Family.

Q. & A. with Denise

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I received my first (Whitney) as a college graduation present and my second (PaKiba) from a military couple who were being sent out of the country and didn't want to put him through another quarantine. At that time, there were very few breeders and so I thought about it long and hard and educated myself on breeding practices decided to let them breed. It's been an enjoyable journey ever since.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include brindle and white, red and white, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Denise

Denise 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $950 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes AKC Reg., Pedigree, Parents info, Up to Date Vaccinations & Dewormings, A "Go Bag" with many goodies for their travel home. Plus, I am there for you after you take them home for q's or advise. Deposits are non-refundable unless an incident occurs while puppy is in our care. Once you put a deposit down, we send pictures and videos often so you can see their progress until it is time to go.”

Contract & health guarantee

Denise 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 Denise 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 Denise directly.

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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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Denise.

Breeder’s location

Meet in New Albany, IN

4432 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)

4434 miles away

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Meet in Seymour, IN

4402 miles away

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More about Denise

  • Denise has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Denise was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Denise’s links

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Denise is a trusted Good Dog breeder

My African Gems 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

Parent health testing

My African Gems 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Denise to bring home their puppies.

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    Melissa A.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2024

    It was a great experience very professional and thorough with all paperwork Denise was a pleasure to work with Achilles has been renamed to Chopper and has grown a bunch and loves in everyone.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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