Facts about Basenji dogs
- The Basenji dog breed is one of the world's oldest dog breeds.
- Basenji dogs have been depicted on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs.
- Basenjis normally don't bark
- Size: males: 17 inches (43 cm); females: 16 inches (40 cm)
- Coat: short and fine.
- Basenji dogs typically weigh 24 pounds (11 kg)
- Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years
- Basenjis, like dingos and some other breeds of dog, come into estrus only once annually.
- Basenjis are also called: African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Avuvi, Congo Dog, Zande Dog.
- The Basenji dog dislikes wet weather.
- The Basenji is a breed originated in central Africa.
- Basenji are small, elegant-looking, short-haired dogs with erect ears, a tightly curled tail and a graceful neck.
- The Basenji breed is alert, affectionate, energetic, curious and reserved with strangers.
- According to The_Intelligence_of_Dogs, basenjis are the 2nd least trainable dog.
- It does not bark and makes a low, liquid ululation instead.
- Basenji-like dogs have lived with humans for thousands of years.
- The breed likes to climb and can easily get over chain wire fences.
- The Basenji breed is prone to Fanconi's syndrome (kidney problems), genetic Hemolytic Anemia, hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, malabsorption, anorexia, diarrhea, persistent pupillary membrane and eye problems.
- Like cats, Basenjis like to lick themselves clean.
