Tammen's Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura G., the breeder behind Tammen's Kennel located in Sparta, TN. I offer top-quality Basenji puppies with a focus on health, form, and function. I believe quality is more important than quantity. My dogs are breed to first be great companions, then also to be able to excel in various different venues from performance events to conformation events to lure coursing. Just remember the amount of time you put into your puppy training will make it a much better companion. I look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
I have built my life around these lovely little wild things ever since I started with my first Basenji in 1992. That started my odyssey into breeding, but it was not until a few years later when I got a 1/2 African foundation female from Susan Coe that I really got involved. She was the cornerstone to my breeding program.What makes your program special?
My goal in my breeding program is to produce a healthy, all-around Hound who is a good family member, that can also compete in Performance events and Conformation events if the owner wishes. Out of the 38 dogs we have breed, 15 dogs have competed in dog events. Out of those 15 dogs, Tammen's Basenjis dogs have a total of 82 titles to their names.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Tammen's Liberty Fur All
Went homeMale
Tammen's Tri for Independence
Went homeMale
CH Tammen's Born In The U.S.A for Illusions
Went homeMale
GCHS AKC UCI INT. CH UCI Int. & Nat. CH UKC GCH Tammen's Sparks Will Fly BBHR
Went homeFemale
Tammen's Ms. Independence
Went homeFemale
Tammen's As Long As Your Mine
Went homeFemale
UKC CH Tammen's Dancing Through Life
Went homeMale
IABCA International CH/Group Winning/Group Placing AKC GCH/BIS/RBIS ICKC Intercontinental Gold CH / International Sr CH/MJBIS & MJRBIS Intercontinental Junior CH/ ICKC Junior Hall of Fame CH/ MBIS KCUSA Jr CH/ KCUSA CH/ UCI Int. CH/BIS/BIS/RBIS UKC GCH ROA1 Tammen's Defying Gravity AOM BCOA Nationals 2014, CGC, PVB, TT, RATN, TKI
Went homeFemale
Tammen's No Good Dead
Went homeFemale
Tammen's The Wizard and Me
Went homeMale
Tammen's Something Bad
Went homeFemale
AKC CH Best In Hound Show Puppy Sweepstakes & Best BBE in Hound Show/ UKC CH/Intercontinental Senior Puppy Championship/ICKC Junior Hall of Fame/ICKC Junior Master Supreme Grand CH/ ICKC Junior Supreme Grand CH/ICKC Junior Grand CH/ICKC Junior CH/Intercontinental Junior Puppy Championship/Intercontinental Puppy Championship/ICKC Puppy CH Tammen’s Sympathy For the Devil
Went homeMale
Tammen's Citadel
Went homeMale
CH Tammen's Jumping Jack Flash ATT
Went homeMale
Tammen's Ruby Tuesday
Went homeFemale
Tammen's As Tears Go Buy
Went homeMale
Tammen's Get Off Of My Cloud
Went homeFemale
UKC CH Tammen's Hoodoo Your Voodoo
Went homeFemale
Tammen's Voodoo Vixen
Went homeFemale
Tammen's The Essence of Voodoo
Went homeMale
Tammen's Voodoo Who Knew What You'd Do
Went homeMale
Tammen's Big Voodoo Daddy - Jinkidu
Went homeMale
Tammen's Voodoo Jazz
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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
"The price includes limited or full AKC registration. All puppies come with a health check, fecal check, deworming (if needed), vaccines, microchip, and a Puppy Pack. Deposits will only be refunded if I can not place the sex of a puppy with you that is wanted or no puppy is available. I will not do a refund based on color of the puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sparta, TN
4534 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Nashville
4574 miles away
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More about Laura
Club memberships
Laura is a member of Catonsville Kennel Club, Mid Atlantic Basenji Club, American Belgian Malinois Club, and Basenji Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Veterinary Lab Tech, CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tammen's Kennel 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
All breeds
Basenji
Belgian Malinois
Elphaba, mom
Basenji
About Elphaba
Elphaba is a female Basenji. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
YaYa, mom
Basenji
About YaYa
YaYa is a female Basenji. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Kitty, mom
Basenji
About Kitty
Kitty is a female Basenji. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
EV, mom
Basenji
About EV
EV is a female Basenji. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Reaper, dad
Belgian Malinois
About Reaper
Reaper is a male Belgian Malinois over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura 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
Tammen's Kennel 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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition
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.
PRA, Basenji Type, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Fanconi Syndrome
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).
