Basenji Dog Breed Info with Image

Basenji is an aloof but very affectionate dog that can be severely protective of their humane companions. These dogs are friendly with other breed of dogs but sometimes they can be argumentative. Originally found in the Congo, these dogs use both sight and scent to hunt and was originally used to flush small game into nets of a hunter and to control the populations of rodent. They are endearing and clever, and good companion for people who can stay a step ahead of them.

 

Breed Name	Basenji Dog
Origin	Democratic Republic Of Congo,great Britain
Other Names	African Bush Dog,African Barkless Dog,Ango Angari,Congo Dogs,Zande Dog
Lifespan	12-14 years
Breed Group	Hound
Size Type	Small dog breeds
Height	18-22 inches (38-43 cms)
Weight	22-24 Pounds (9.5-11 kg)
Temperament	Alert, Affectionate, Energetic and Curious
Coat Color	Chestnut red, black, black and tan, brindle, all with white feet, chest, and tail tip
Coat Characteristics	Fine, Short
What to Feed	Recommended daily amount is 3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Litter size	4-6 puppies
Training Needs	Easy to train,Intelligence,Potential for Mouthiness,Prey Drive,Tendency to Bark,
Living condition	Good for apartment life, sensitive to temperature extremes, overly warm living conditions are damaging to their coat
Exercise need	30-50 minutes per day
Distinctive features	Upright ears (naturally)
Grooming Needs	Once a week
Club Recognition	AKC Classification: Hound UKC Classification: Sighthounds and Pariahs
Highlights of this Breed	Socialization & Training, Patience and a sense of humor are essential to living with a Basenji
Bred For	Hunting
Similar Dogs	Ibizan Hound,Rat Terrier,shiba Inu,Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

 

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Characteristics	Stars (based on 5)	Characteristics	Stars
Adaptability		Health Issues
Affection Level		Intelligence
Apartment Friendly		Playfulness
Barking Tendencies		Shedding Level
Cat Friendly		Social Needs
Child Friendly		Stranger Friendly
Dog Friendly		Territorial
Exercise Needs		Trainability
Grooming		Watchdog Ability