TAKARI’S Basenjis
- Gresham, OR
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Theresa C., the breeder behind TAKARI’S Basenjis located in Gresham, OR. We proudly offer healthy puppies with great temperaments. Our dogs are our pride and joy and we love sharing their puppies! These dogs are bred for temperament and health, so families don’t have to worry about getting an unhealthy pup. All of our puppies are bred, raised, and loved indoors to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion!
Q. & A. with Theresa
Why did you start breeding?
When I bought my first Basenji, and I wanted to show, wasn’t getting the quality I wantedWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and white and black tan 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 Theresa
Theresa 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $2,100 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Theresa 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 Theresa 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 Theresa 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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Theresa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gresham, OR
2308 miles away
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More about Theresa
Theresa has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Theresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
TC
Theresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
TAKARI’S 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
Excellent level
TAKARI’S 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.
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).
