Basenji's of Canada

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Basenji Dog Breed InfoThey might be called barkless dogs, but they’re not silent! They use their voices in a distinctive yodel or baroo to communicate their feelings with you!

The Basenji is an ancient hunter originating in Africa and highly valued in Egypt. Bred to hunt reed rats, they became prized companions and were given as gifts to the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. They are fastidious about staying clean and dislike wet and cold weather. The Basenji is a generally healthy breed with an average lifespan of 10-12 years. Early detection of conditions Basenjis may develop is the key to a long and happy life, so be sure to schedule routine checkups.

Your Basenji's Health
We know that because you care so much about your dog, you want to take good care of her. That is why we have summarized the health concerns we will be discussing with you over the life of your Basenji. By knowing about health concerns specific to Basenjis, we can tailor a preventive health plan to watch for and hopefully prevent some predictable risks.

Many diseases and health conditions are genetic, meaning they are related to your pet’s breed. There is a general consensus among canine genetic researchers and veterinary practitioners that the conditions we’ve described herein have a significant rate of incidence and/or impact in this breed. That does not mean your dog will have these problems; it just means that she is more at risk than other dogs. We will describe the most common issues seen in Basenjis to give you an idea of what may come up in her future. Of course, we can’t cover every possibility here, so always check with your Prestige Animal Hospital medical team if you notice any unusual signs or symptoms.

This guide contains general health information important to all canines as well as the most important genetic predispositions for Basenjis. This information helps you and us together plan for your pet’s unique medical needs. At the end of the article, we have also included a description of what you can do at home to keep your African Barkless Dog looking and feeling her best. You will know what to watch for, and we will all feel better knowing that we’re taking the best possible care of your pal.

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Basenji Basics
Basenjis, also known as African Barkless Dogs, are definitely distinct. Do her traits fit your lifestyle?

Affectionate companion and family dog
Highly intelligent, playful, and energetic
Confident, steady, and fearless
Alert, curious, and busy
Quirky, entertaining personality
Loving and loyal to her owners
You may have also noticed these characteristics:

Needs a lot of activity and mental stimulation to avoid boredom vices
Strong prey drive—will chase and grab things that run, including cats and children
Not easily trained
Can be independent and strong-willed
Suspicious of strangers
Easily bored and may find trouble

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The cost to adopt a Basenji is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Basenjis from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $800-$2,500.

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More About This Breed
Well known as the "barkless" dog from Africa, the Basenji attracts admirers with his short coat, small, muscular body, alert demeanor, erect ears, and tail curled tightly over one hip. A wrinkled brow gives him a quizzical and sometimes mischievous expression.

All that sounds attractive, but people who don't research the Basenji before acquiring one may be disappointed or frustrated when they aren't prepared for the Basenji's unique temperament and personality. Obtaining a Basenji from a reputable breeder who will discuss the pros and cons of living with this breed will give you a reality check, and such a breeder is also more likely to check breeding stock for heritable health problems breeding them.

The Basenji is highly intelligent, but he has a stubborn streak a mile wide. The phrase "willing to please," used to describe so many breeds, is unknown to him. A Basenji may know perfectly well all the commands you teach him, but whether he actually performs them will always be in question. He may think first and then obey, or he may decide there's really no good reason to do as you ask. Instead, Basenjis use their intelligence to demand your attention and get you to provide whatever it is they need or want.

Basenji people say their breed is good at teaching you to pick up your house. Anything left out where the dog can find it is fair game to be chewed or eaten. You'll soon learn to protect your belongings by putting them out of reach of these inquisitive dogs.

Basenjis are also escape artists. Even a fenced yard will not contain a Basenji who is determined to be elsewhere. Unsupervised time alone in a yard could mean the loss of your treasured companion as he takes off to explore the world. Underground electronic fences also will not contain a Basenji who sees or smells something interesting. He considers the jolt from the collar a minor inconvenience.

The Basenji is known for not barking, but that doesn't mean he's silent. His vocalizations range from a delightful yodel to a hair-raising scream, as well as the usual growls, whimpers, and whines made by all dogs.

On the plus side, Basenjis love to play, although if you want a dog who'll fetch a Frisbee or tennis ball, look elsewhere — the Basenji is not for you. They are clean dogs with almost feline grooming habits. If you keep an immaculate home, you will appreciate that Basenjis shed very little. They also make excellent watchdogs. They will defend their people and property when challenged. They are noted for their courage and will stand against an intruder with everything they have. That said, their size precludes them from being an actual guard dog.

If you'd like to take up an activity with your dog, Basenjis are aces at the sport of lure coursing, the perfect game for these dogs who hunt by sight and love to chase. In it, they follow a lure — usually a white plastic bag — over a course in a field. The lure is tied to a line that is run by a series of pulleys as the dogs give chase. Agility is another sport that might suit the Basenji's love of a good time. While Basenjis don't excel in obedience competition, they can be successful if you can come up with a creative way to make them think that training and competition is their idea.

Basenjis are also super show dogs thanks to their proud manner and striking copper coat. They're easy to prepare for the show ring and have no need for trimming or complicated grooming. If you want a dog to show in the breed ring, discuss this with your breeder before purchase so she can help you choose the right puppy.

With his unique appearance and personality, the Basenji is not the breed for everyone, but for those who appreciate this little dog's attitude and intelligence, he can be the ideal companion. Who knows? You may even join the ranks of Basenji people who brag about the destruction their dogs can wreak.

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Basenji
Out of Africa, the Basenji dog breed was originally found in the Congo. These dogs use both scent and sight to hunt and were originally used to flush small game into hunters’ nets and to control village rodent populations. These days, they also make for great, loving, furry family members.
Although they’re purebred dogs, you may find Basenjis in shelters or in the care of rescue groups. If this is the breed for you, opt to adopt if possible!
Clever and endearing, these dogs are good companions for the person or family who can stay a step ahead of them. They can adapt to apartment living, and even novice pet parents will find these pups to be great first-timer dogs. Just make sure you can provide enough exercise to meet their high energy levels. You’ll need to commit to plenty of walks and playtime.
DogTime recommends this dog bed to give a good night’s sleep to your medium-sized Basenji. You should also pick up this dog brush and massager for your short-haired pup!

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he bush” which refers back to the origins of this breed in central Africa, where they tended to live more alongside than actually with people.

Basenjis are best raised as free spirited, independent dogs. They thrive in a pack living arrangement and do not like to be home alone. It is important not to try to humanise this breed in any way.

Basenjis require long daily walks. Their senses are sharp and their hearing and eyesight compares to that of an eagle. Busy city life can be too stressful for this domesticated but yet wild at heart breed. Their hunting instinct is intense and everything that moves is seen as a potential dinner opportunity. Taking your Basenji off the lead requires a lot of training and control over the dog.

Basenjis are called “barkless dogs” as, due to their flat larynx, they cannot bark. But don’t get over excited, Basenjis simply yodel instead!

Your Basenji will pick up on your mood swings like no other breed, and will tend to mirror your emotional state. Living with a Basenji can best be summarised as living with a wild dog that wants to be part of your pack but is still learning how to fit into civilisation.

PROFILE
Weight: 10-12 kg
Health risk: Medium
Life expectancy: 12-16 years
Coat: Short
Grooming intensity: Low
Monthly cost (food): low
Trainability: High
Activity level: High

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The Basenji is a small-medium breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa. These pooches are excellent as watchdogs.

Origin
The AKC recognizes the Basenji as one of the most ancient of dog breeds originating on the continent of Africa.

Basenji-like dogs have lived with humans for thousands of years and the canines resembling modern Basenjis can be seen on stelae in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, sitting at the feet of their masters, looking just as they do today.
They were originally kept for hunting small game by tracking and driving the game into nets.

Description
Basenjis are small to medium, short-haired dogs with erect ears, a tightly curled tail and a graceful neck. They typically weigh from 20 to 24 lb (9.1 to 11 kg), while the average height goes from 16 to 18 inches (41–46 cm) at the shoulder.

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Extremely athletic, balanced and deceptively powerful for their size, Basenjis are also graceful, loyal, intelligent and quite confident. They come in a few different color combinations: red, black, tricolor, and brindle, and they all have white feet, chest and tail tip.

Since these watchdogs are rather alert and reserved with strangers, they need to be socialized when young.

Pros
excellent watchdog
adaptable
trainable
loyal
loving
Cons
not too cat/dog friendly
can suffer from PRA (progressive retinal atrophy)
Should I adopt/buy a Basenji?
If you are looking for a small/medium sized watchdog that will be extremely loyal to you, the Basenji is definitely the pooch for you.

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1. This Might Be the World's Oldest Dog Breed

Cave paintings found in Libya and dated to 6,000 B.C. depict hunters with dogs that have curled tails—one of the Basenji's distinctive features. Basenjis are also depicted on ancient Egyptian artifacts. Historical evidence suggests they were transported from Central Africa as gifts for the pharaohs.

2. They May Have Inspired an Egyptian God

Anubis, the Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife, has the body of a man and the head of a canine. No one is sure exactly what animal inspired this god, but it does have the distinctive pricked ears and slender snout that the Basenji has.

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Photo courtesy of Patricia E Cembura, AKC Breeder of Merit
3. They Are Hunting Dogs

Basenjis are skilled hunting dogs. The breed was developed with great emphasis placed on intelligence, courage, and adaptability. These traits aided the dog in the field, as frequently the dogs would work out of the sight of the hunters.

4. They Don’t Bark

The Basenji's larynx is shaped differently than those in most other dogs, so they cannot produce a bark. They can growl or make a yodeling sound, but they don't vocalize often. For this reason, the African tribes who use Basenjis as hunting dogs will tie bells around them. As the Basenjis track the prey, the hunters follow the sound of the bells.


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5. They Didn't Come to the West Until the 1900s

Considering that they may be the oldest type of dogs in the world, Basenjis have not been bred in Western countries for very long. The British first tried to import them in 1895, but all the dogs they brought died of distemper, a viral infection. It wasn't until 1937 that the Basenjis were successfully established in England, and they landed in the United States shortly after.

6. They Are Very Independent

The breed is known for being quite independent and aloof at times. Basenjis are alert and careful with strangers, open and calm with friends, and loving and solicitous with children. When meeting strangers, the Basenji prefers to make the first overtures.


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7. They Groom Themselves

Basenjis groom themselves like cats do, so they don't have the typical doggie smell. Self-grooming isn't the Basenji's only cat-like quality. They are independent, aloof, difficult to train, and typically bond only with one or two members of a family.

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The way basenjis are carried around is a little unique as you can see in this picture, and they are quite comfortable.

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A pack of Basenjis can take down large animals such as this wild bore.

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These Basenjis are famous for climbing trees... Yes dogs can climb trees at least this breed is famous for it.

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These Basenjis can climb a fence with no problem, they are quite the escapees.

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This breed is very good at agility in lure coursing.

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Hypoallergenic: Yes
Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years
Temperament: Affectionate, Energetic, Intelligent, Curious, Playful, Alert
Height: Male: 41–43 cm, Female: 38–41 cm
Colors: Black, Brindle, Tri-color, Tan, Black & White, Red
Weight: Male: 10–12 kg, Female: 9–11 kg

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The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog. It was bred from stock that originated in central Africa. Most of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world place the breed in the hound group, specifically in the sighthound type
Other names
African bush dog
African barkless dog
Ango angari
Congo dog
Zande dog

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Basenjis of Canada.
These 2 boys are both rescues, enjoying their car ride to Starbucks.

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Basenjis of Canada.
This guy was my rescue. Even though Basenis do not bark they do yodel,but this guy is mute.

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Basenjis of Canada.
3 Little girls looking for their forever home.

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Basenjis of Canada.
can you believe not one of these dogs bark?

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Welcome to Basenjis of Canada.
We look forward to educating you and engaging lovers of these magnificent dogs.