Basenji dog’s country of origin : Africa
Basenji dog’s Original and today Function : Originally an independent hunter of small game.
These dogs are mainly popular as a companion dog.In view of its independent streak it is not suited for the various types of dog sports.
Basenji Dog appearance
Basenji Dog body
The Basenji is a lightly built, finely boned, aristocratic-looking dog that move gracefully. This dog stands comparatively tall. The horizontal back is short and level. The tail is set high and is carried in a tight single or double curl over the back and close to one thigh. The deep chest gradually flows in to a well tucked-up belly. The ribs are deep and oval. The shoulders are muscular, well laid back but not loaded. The elbows are held close. The legs are straight with small, narrow and compact feet and well arched toes. The strong neck is arched gracefully, with a high and proud carriage of the head.
Basenji Dog head
Basenji pupies have a moderately broad skull with a slight stop. The length of the skull is slightly greater than that of the muzzle. The skull tapers slightly towards the nose. The small, pointed ears are carried erect and slightly forward. When the dog is barking, this dog breed’s characteristic fine wrinkles appear on the forehead. The almond-shaped eyes are set obliquely. They should be inscrutable in expression and present an impression that the dog is always looking into the distance. Basenjis have a scissor bite.
Basenji Dog’s weight and shoulder height
Dogs weight approx 24¼ lb ( 11 kg ) and bitches 21 lb ( 9½ kg )
The ideal size for basenji dogs is 17 in ( 43 cm ) and for bitches 15½ inc ( 40 cm )
Basenji Dog coat and colors
The short, smooth coat is fine in texture and lies very close to the skin. Basenjis have no undercoat.
Basenji Dog come in red and white, black and white and tricolor ( black and tan with white markings).White markings are required on the feet, the chest and the tail tip. White legs, a white collar and a blaze are optional. Brindle coats do occur, but are not recognized by the FCI. A black nose is preferred, but a pale pink nose is not considered a fault in outstanding specimens. The eyes are dark.
Basenji Dog temperament
Basenji Dog character
Basenji Dogs are independent and self-willed, but also devoted to the family and appreciate their company. Intelligent, clever and inquisitive, they are alert to what goes on around them. They are vigilant adn will let you know if anything is amiss. This dog breed has a number of remarkable characteristics. Basenji Dogs do not bark but produce a kind of yodeling sound. They are cat-like in the way they lick their coats clean, Another distinct feature is that females of this dog breed usually come into heat only once a year.
Basenji Dog social behavior
These dogs get on well with children, provided they do not pester the animals. Basenji Dogs can never considered real playmates, though. This dog breed is reserved towards strangers and dislikes people who are overly familiar towards them. Contact with other dogs is generally no problem, although some specimens can be a little head-strong. This dog breed has a fairly strong hunting instinct, which necessitates good supervision during the period socialization with cats and other pets.
Basenji general dog care
Basenji Dog grooming
Basenji Dogs are very clean animal. They shed little and therefore do not need much grooming. During the molt, you can use a soft rubber brush and a grooming glove to remove the few dead hairs from the coat. Outside these periods you should groom the coat once a week using a soft grooming brush. Keep the claws short. Most basenjis cope well with the heat, but detest rain and cannot stand cold or drafts. This makes them unsuitable for kennel life.
Basenji Dog training
If you want to own a perfectly obedient companion dog, then you should really look for a different breed.Basenji Dogs are too independent to take pleasure in obeying all kinds of commands. In spite of this, you certainly can teach these dogs any number of commands, although this requires a great deal of cunning from the trainer. Allow plenty of time and attention to their socialization with other animals and to training the dog “come here” command.
Basenji Dog exercise
A Basenji Dog is fairly calm and placid dog that usually adapts to your circumstances and is quite in the house. Nevertheless, this dog breed deserves more than just a few short walks each day. This dog breed is well suited to apartment life. If you enjoy long hikesthen a Basenji Dog will happily accompany you without tiring. Bear in mind that this dog breed has a tendency to take off on its own; make sure your yard is well fenced and only let the dog run free where this is safe.
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