Spitfire Basenjis
- Moreno Valley, CA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Basenji litter
Due Dec. 2026
Ready Mar. 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Connie L., the breeder behind Spitfire Basenjis located in Moreno Valley, CA. I am a responsible, home-based breeder. I offer top-quality Basenji puppies with a focus on health, temperament and structure. All of my dogs have become AKC Champions, family dogs and lifelong friends! I strive for excellence in everything that I do. I offer perspective puppy families to visit my home.
Q. & A. with Connie
Why did you start breeding?
Purposeful and ethical breeding is so important for the healthy progression of the Basenji. I strive to not only produce quality puppies and continue my phenomenal bloodlines but to ensure the future of this beloved and unique breed for generations more to come! I love my puppies, and I know you will, too! I fell in Love with this breed at 9 years of age. I’ve been in this breed since 1999. I have a wonderful mentor of 60 years of knowledge.What makes your program special?
As an avid member of the national Basenji club and a local Basenji Fanciers club, I am committed to maintaining and improving upon an excellent pedigree. My involvement in these clubs and in the show world speaks to the standards that I breed my dogs by. The health and overall well-being of my puppies is my main priority, and I place each pup into carefully screened, loving homes. In my breeding program, good health, temperament, and ability are essential, cuteness is guaranteed, and lots of love is always included! I also have each of my litters Temperament tested by an independent person. And Health testing of the Sire and Dam is of utmost Importance.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brindle and white and red 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.
Teaka
Went homeFemale
Ruckus
Went homeMale
Skye
Went homeFemale
Shadow
Went homeMale
Kayper
Went homeFemale
Taylan
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Connie
Connie 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 $1,500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppy price also includes prepaid microchip, some puppy shots, dewclaws removed, litter box trained, some socialized and crate training, temperament testing, Vet wellness exam, AKC prepaid registered. All puppies are same price they include, microchip, shot, dewclaws removed, litter box and some crate training, temperament testing, Vet Exam and prepaid AKC Registered.”
Contract & health guarantee
Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Connie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Moreno Valley, CA
2219 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Las Vegas, NV
2056 miles away
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More about Connie
Club memberships
Connie is a member of South Coast Basenji Fanciers and Basenji Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
i offer lifetime phone support, Sire is an AKC Dual Champion, OFA Fanconi, PRA & Hips tested, Dam is a AKC Senior Courser, Sire is a Grand Champion Bronze, Dam is an AKC Grand Champion.
Connie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Connie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Connie’s links
Connie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spitfire 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
Litter and program updates
Connie L.
Program update on 20 Oct. •…I am so sorry to have to tell you all this, I have to postponing this seasons breeding. I hope you all understand, this is beyond my control. I have had an unexpected injury and will be unable to manage a litter this year. I have to have surgery in November that will put me out of commission for up to 6 months. I feel that Tattoo and Bakari’s breeding will be a phenomenal and exceptional litter. But, be assured, it will definitely happen next year and it will be worth the wait, I Promise. I understand if you feel the need to look for a puppy elsewhere. And I wish you all, that Beautiful Basenji puppy, you’ve been waiting for. Again, I am So Sorry, this breaks my heart and this is So unexpected.
Connie L.
Program update on 02 July •
Connie L.
Program update on 02 July •…This is Bakari, she will be bred later this year (2025). She is a tail wagger, talker and loves to Baroo, friendly, outgoing, active. Bakari is an AKC Grand Champion and is still showing occasionally. She also excels in AKC Lure Coursing and is working on her Field Championship title. She’s AKC registered with all recommended health clearances, including OFA certified Hips, Fanconi and PRA.
Parent dogs
Bakari, mom
Basenji
About Bakari
Bakari has a great temperament, friendly loves to go on walks and run in the back yard with her grandmother, sister and Kito. She is a tail wagger and loves to Baroo❣️ She looks forward to go to dog shows and Lure Coursings. She is an AKC Grand Champion and is also Health tested through OFA on her hips, Fanconi and PRA.
Tsavo, mom
Basenji
About Tsavo
Tsavo is gentle-natured and loves walks, belly rubs doing dog show and Lure Coursing. She’s calm, active, patient and wonderful around kids. She does well around other dogs. Tsavo is AKC registered with all recommended health clearances, including OFA certified hips.
Tipsy, mom
Basenji
About Tipsy
6 puppies born to Kito and Tipsy. 4 females and 2 males. Born to Tipsy on Dec. 21, 2024 Tipsy is a AKC Grand Champion
Burner, dad
Basenji
About Burner
He is a Brindle & White Great temperament, loves walks and is a Grand Champion and loves to Lure Course
Kito, dad
Basenji
About Kito
Brindle and white, male Grand Champion and a Field Champion too. He is Sweet, Friendly, outgoing and healthy.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Spitfire 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Brucellosis
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.
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).
