Breed group: Hounds
Weight: male: 24, female: 22 lbs
Height: male: 17, female 16 inches
Overview: This breed is originally from Africa, but more specifically Egypt as drawings of these dogs were found in tombs and on walls. These drawings date back about 5000 years ago. The Basenji is also known as the Congo Dog, and was brought to Europe during 1934. In England this breed was developed more, and from there exported to the rest of the world. English breeders refined this breed and then exported it all over the world. These dogs are used in Africa as forest guides, and also to warn people against the advance of dangerous animals.
Temperament: This breed is very attentive, and loves to play. They are however not recommended for someone with no previous dog ownership experience.
These dogs tend to become involved in destructive behavior if they are left alone for too long, and will need proper training to change this behavior. The Basenji is a very patient dog that also gets along well with children. It is advised that they are socialized early on as this will prevent the tendency to fight with other dogs.
Care: The Basenji is very much like a cat in the sense that it likes to clean itself. This breed sheds little to no hair, but will require some grooming in order for the coat to stay in a good condition. These dogs should be brushed on an occasional basis with a firm hair brush to remove loose and dead hairs. In general the Basenji is not a very high maintenance dog.
Training: If you are looking for a very obedient dog, the Basenji is not the right choice. This dog is particularly stubborn and independent - making them difficult to train. Basenjis should be socialized from an early age onwards to stop any destructive behavior from forming, or if they are to be raised in a home with children and other animals. Obedience training is crucial for this breed, as they are very energetic. The training regime should be varied; otherwise this breed will get bored very quickly. For the best results the training environment should be consistent and firm.
Health problems: The Basenji has a tendency to suffer from Fanconi's syndrome, which is a problem with the kidneys. This condition should be treated as soon as the symptoms are noticed. This breed is also at risk of progressive retinal atrophy, intestinal, and eye problems.
If you can't find a local breeder in your area don't worry, many breeders are using the major airlines like American, Delta, Continental and Northwest airlines for shipping their puppies.
At this time the airlines will ship puppies to the following States: Alabama AL - Alaska AK - Arizona AZ - Arkansas AR - California CA - Colorado CO - Connecticut CT - Delaware DE - Florida FL - Georgia GA - Hawaii HI - Idaho ID - Illinois IL - Indiana IN - Iowa IA - Kansas KS - Kentucky KY - Louisiana LA - Maine ME - Maryland MD - Massachusetts MA - Michigan MI - Minnesota MN - Mississippi MS - Missouri MO - Montana MT - Nebraska NE - Nevada NV - New Hampshire NH - New Jersey NJ - New Mexico NM - New York NY - North Carolina NC - North Dakota ND - Ohio OH - Oklahoma OK - Oregon OR - Pennsylvania PA - Rhode Island RI - South Carolina SC - South Dakota SD - Tennessee TN - Texas TX - Utah UT - Vermont VT - Virginia VA - Washington WA - Washington, D.C. - West Virginia WV - Wisconsin WI - Wyoming WY - Hawaii HI.
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