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| Breed: Basenji |
| Also Called: Congo Dog, Congo Terrier |
| Height: The Basenji is about 16-17 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Basenji weighs between 22-24 lbs. |
| Colors: The Basenji can be black, red, black and tan. White on their chest, feet and tail tips. |
| General Appearance: The Basenji is a small, short haired hunting dog. This dog breed is short backed and lightly built, appearing high on the leg compared to its length. The dog's wrinkled head is carried high on a well arched neck and the tail is set high and curled. The Basenji is both elegant and graceful with a demeanor of inquiring alertness. The dog's balanced structure and the smooth musculature enables it to move with ease and agility. The Basenji hunts by both sight and scent. It is mute a mute and does not bark. The dog's forehead is wrinkled, tail is tightly curled and it's gait is swift and effortless. |
| Temperment: The Basenji is an alert, intelligent, and independent dog who is known to be aloof with strangers. |
| Care: Comb or brush the Basenjis smooth coat and bathe the dog when necessary. |
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| Training: Curiosity may cause the Basenji to wander if left off leash or in an unfenced area. House training comes easily as they are naturally clean creatures. Females Basenjis usually only have one season a year which will last up to 30 days. |
| Activity: Daily exercise will prevent obesity in the Basenji dog. |
| Life Span: The Basenji lives an average life of 10-12 years. |
| Litter Size: The Basenji has an average litter of 6 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Basenji originated in Zaire, Africa. |
| Brief History: Basenji-type dogs are depicted on the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs and date back to early 3600 B.C. Many details of their origins are unclear, but the Basenji is thought to have come from a purebred dog used by the Pygmies for hunting in the Congo. The Basenji was imported to England in the 1930's and then made their way to America in 1941. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5), KC (GB) |
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