Basenji Puppy Dog Care Information

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Basenji puppy dog

Basenji Health Information:

Like any breed of purebred dog, the Basenji's subject to a variety of health concerns. When deciding to choose of Basenji puppy, be sure to check with several breeders and don't be afraid to ask about the various health issues that can affect these beautiful dogs. Any reputable breeder will be well versed in the health concerns that affect their particular breed and should be able to give you more details, as well as showing you the sire and dam of your potential puppy. Some of the health problems that commonly effect that Basenji include but are not limited to:

Canine hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Fanconi's syndrome
Immuno-proliferative systemic intestinal disease (IPSID)
Hypothyroidism
Hemolytic anemia
Liver problems

Basenji Exercise Information:

Basenji dogs may be a primitive breed, but the breed has been chosen for a specific purpose throughout the centuries. Originally bred for the purpose of running down game and helping to hunt, the Basenji is a high-energy dog that requires a great deal of exercise in order to stay healthy. Insatiably curious, excellent climbers, amazing diggers and with a high level of intelligence, the Basenji may seem as if he was bred to be an escape artist and a mischief-maker rather than a hunter! If you have a notion to bring a Basenji into your home, be sure to take into consideration his athletic personality and his high desire to always have something to do. The Basenji is not a dog designed to be a couch potato.

Basenji Grooming Needs:

Fortunately, the Basenji does not require a high amount of grooming diligence. Brushing his coat once a week with a stiff bristle brush is usually enough to remove any dead hairs or dandruff, leaving him with a healthy, shiny coat. While it may not always seem that the Basenji needs this weekly brushing, the hands-on time this provides is good for both you and your dog, as well as helping you notice any signs or symptoms, regarding illness or injury, that might have occurred with your dog.