The
Basenji was brought to Europe from Africa in 1934. Basenjis are small,
with a smooth shiny coat in a variety of shades. The breed has a
distinctive, horse-like running gait and does not bark, but does have a
lot of other unusual vocalizations.
Basenjis love to play and make good pets, but should be
handled regularly from an early age. Basenji dogs are very intelligent
and respond well to training. Basenjis are good with children, but
should not be left alone with cats or other non-canine animals.
The Basenji washes itself like a cat and has no doggie
smell, so very little grooming is needed. This breed sheds very little -
a great choice for allergy-sufferers! When considering the purchase of a
Basenji for your family, it is extremely important to carefully research
the breed to ensure that it is the right choice for you. Basenjis are
very special dogs with special requirements for care.
It is also very important to choose a responsible,
knowledgeable
Basenji breeder, as Basenjis are prone to hereditary disorders
including Fanconi disease, Retinal Atrophy and Hip Dysplasia. Careful
screening for these disorders is very important in the choice of a
Basenji puppy.
