Basenji

Basenji..the one and only barkless dog in the world. Is a well-defined breed created by nature and the oldest also. The Basenji is a small hunting dog from Africa. It is a proud, faithful, teasing, playful dog who will try to outsmart you every chance it gets. It has a phenomenal intelligence, and is also an independent thinker. Basenji`s Life span 12 – 16 years and the male dog height 41–43 cm with average weight 10–12 kg. As well as the female dog grown up 38–41 cm height with 9–11 kg weight. They have a reputation for being stubborn, but they can be taught in the hands of a skilled trainer. The Basenji has associated with man since long before the building of the pyramids. This fascinating hound is still used as a hunting dog by people in Africa to this day. They are not terribly obedient. It is important to establish yourself as the pack leader with the Basenji, so early obedience training is important. The Basenji has a lot of energy and loves to play and to stay busy. They will need plenty of exercise. While they are predominantly used as hunting dogs, they also excel at lure coursing, agility, and tracking. It is true that the Basenji doesn't bark, and it is a quiet breed most of the time. But it is not silent. The Basenji can be loud when he wants to be. They can crow like a young rooster, whimper, and whine. It has a loud growl when it needs one and it actually yodels when it's happy. It also wails when It's unhappy. The Basenji is affectionate, but not as demonstrative as other breeds. It loves his human family, but can be aloof with strangers, so early socialization is important. Because it doesn't bark, it is not a watch dog in the traditional sense, but it is alert and will make noise to let you know if something is wrong. It is also naturally protective of his family, especially children.