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Country of Origin: Ancient dogs originating from the Pharoah and Ibizan hounds. The "barkless" dogs of central Africa. Used for hunting they are very shrewd quite catlike in their characteristics. They made excellent hunters as they could outsmart their prey, often humans as well.

Character: Has a distinctive yodel-like bark. Although very independent, it bonds closely with its family.

Temperment: Can be trusted with children, but is not a great playmate for them. Must be socialized at a young age so that they can learn that other household pets are not prey.

Coat: Short, fine dense hair.

Care Occasionally groom with a coarse rubber brush.

Colour: Red, black/tan and black w/white

Comments: Sharp-eyed with good noses, great climber, clean, sleek and oddly cat-like. Bitches normally come in heat only once a year. limiting breeding. The Basenji does not bark but does make yodelling noises.

Purposes: Companionship, Hunting, Watch Dog

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