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Group: | Hound |
Size: | Medium |
Life Span: | 10-12 years |
Height: | Male: 16-17 inches |
Female: 15-16 inches | |
Weight: | Male: 22-26 lbs |
Female: 20-24 lbs |
Basenji Facts
Coat : | Fine and glossy |
Gait : | Swift and effortless |
Color(s) : | Black, chestnut red or a tricolor of black, chestnut red and brindle |
Living Area : | Any |
Hair Length: | Short |
Exercise Need : | Daily long walk |
Recognized By : |
(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) F�d�ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (UKC) United Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (CCR) (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry (DRA) Dog Registry of America |
Date of Origin : | Ancient |
Place of Origin : | Africa |
Todays Use : | Hunting Dog, Companion Dog |
Originally Used : | Hunting Dog, Companion Dog |
Other Name : | African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog |
Basenji Information
Basenji Description:The origin of the Basenji lies in Africa. This breed is one of the most ancient breeds of dog, originating in the Congo Basin. The dog is also known as the “Barkless Dog” because of the yodeling sound the dog produces. It was primarily used for hunting small animals as well as alerting the owners about hunting tribes. However, despite being a breed dating back to more than thousand years ago, it was not introduced in England until the 1930s. The modern day Basenjis owe their ancestry to the litter of a certain Henry Trefflich of England from which the breed grew in population in the Western countries. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1944. |
Basenji Care & Grooming:The Basenji sheds very little hair and is odorless. It is a very good choice for allergy sufferers. Its short and fine coat needs minimal grooming. Brushing its coat once in a week and rubbing its body occasionally with a damp towel is sufficient to maintain a healthy looking coat. Its ears and eyes need to be cleaned regularly. |
Basenji Health Problems:The Basenji is prone to some health issues like PRA, Kidney and liver problems, Eye infections etc. |
Group: | Terrier |
Size: | Medium |
Life Span: | 12-15 years |
Height: | Male: 18-19 inches Female: 17-18 inches |
Weight: | Male:35-40 lbs Female: 30-35 lbs |
Color: | Any shade of wheaten |
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