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The Basenji is a breed of dog considered by some, particularly in North America, to be a member of the sighthound family. The Basenji is a Congolese hunting dog that rarely (if ever) barks, but does make a strange yodeling sound. In behavior and temperament they have some rather un-dog-like commonalities with cats.
Appearance
Basenjis are small, elegant-looking, short-haired dogs with erect ears, a tightly curled tail, and a graceful neck. Some people consider their appearance similar to that of a miniature deer. A Basenji's forehead is wrinkled, especially when the animal is young. Basenji eyes are typically almond shaped, which gives the dog the appearance of squinting seriously.
Basenjis typically weigh around 20 to 24 pounds (9 to 11 kg) and stand about 17 inches (43 cm) tall at the withers. They are athletic dogs and are deceptively powerful for their size. They have a graceful, confident gait like a trotting horse, and skim the ground in a "double-suspension gallop" when running flat-out at their top speed. The AKC recognizes the following colorations: red/white, black/white, tricolor (red/black/white), and brindle (black stripes on a background of red)/white. There are additional variations, such as the "trindle", which is a tricolor and brindle, and several other colorations exist in the Congo.
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maddawggmorgan (Mad Dawgg Manifesto) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:37:05 -0000
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New post: Basenji Nico - "My Funny Valentine," Miles Davis (http://bit.ly/5rK0yE) http://bit.ly/5rK0yE
sickpupp (SickPuppies) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:48:41 -0000
New post: Basenji Nico - "My Funny Valentine," Miles Davis (http://bit.ly/5rK0yE) http://bit.ly/5rK0yE
An African wolf dog known as the basenji is the only dog in the world that cannot bark
petinsurance101 (Robin Zygelman) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:10:23 -0000
An African wolf dog known as the basenji is the only dog in the world that cannot bark
New post: Tut the Basenji Sings (http://bit.ly/7XGvoD) http://bit.ly/7XGvoD
sickpupp (SickPuppies) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:47:37 -0000
New post: Tut the Basenji Sings (http://bit.ly/7XGvoD) http://bit.ly/7XGvoD
@alienbasenji How misleading. After eight years, it has come to my attention that you, sir, are neither an alien nor a basenji. Julyer.
reinix (Reyna) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:53:09 -0000
@alienbasenji How misleading. After eight years, it has come to my attention that you, sir, are neither an alien nor a basenji. Julyer.
New post: Lucy the basenji yodeling singing (http://bit.ly/5roz4c) http://bit.ly/5roz4c
sickpupp (SickPuppies) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:48:48 -0000
New post: Lucy the basenji yodeling singing (http://bit.ly/5roz4c) http://bit.ly/5roz4c
Archives of the Basenji Discussion Group - Index site. Join, make a posting, or find past discussions.
Basenji Breed Standard - Official description of the breed as provided by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Meta Description: [ The Basenji is a small, short haired hunting dog from Africa.
It is short backed and lightly built, appearing high on the leg compared to its
length. The wrinkled head is proudly carried on a well arched neck and the tail
is set high and curled. Elegant and graceful, the whole demeanor is one ... ]
Basenji Crossroads - Historical and general interest articles, lore, and breed profiles.
Basenji Information - Information to decide if you really want this breed. Includes: Finding a Reputable Breeder, Health Concerns, 10 Reasons Not to Get a Basenji, and breeder and rescue contacts.
Meta Description: [ Basenji information What is a Reputable Breeder, Reasons Not to Get a Basenji, Health Problems, Breeder and Rescue Contacts ]
Basenji Web Ring - Breeders, breed info, items for sale, sites.
Meta Description: [ The Basenji Webring contains sites about Basenjis, the barkless dog from Africa. Basenjis are comical, quizzical, highly intelligent and full of energy. If Basenjis were Irish, theyd probably be ]
Basenji.com - Source for breed information and links, focusing on rescue and education.
Meta Description: [ Dog breeders and dog breeds directory. AKC puppies for sale, dogs for sale. Find the perfect AKC puppy for sale at PuppyFind.com. ]
Basenjis and New Guinea Singing Dogs - Similarities of the two breeds, including their behavior and the responsibilities of owning them.
Mafaili Ya Basenji - Large directory of breed related sites.
Meta Description: [ The Basenji: everything you ever wanted to know about this barkless sighthound from Africa can be found in this, the world's largest online 'Basenji Reference Library'. ]
The Basenji in Ancient Egyptian Art - Hieroglyphics and other artifacts depicting the dogs of ancient Egypt and a description of life with them.
Meta Description: [ The Basenji in Ancient Egyptian Art: Enjoy depictions of basenjis in hieroglyphs and artifacts from Ancient Egypt. ]
The Basenji Online - Breed magazine with articles and photos, for fanciers worldwide.
Meta Description: [ The Basenji Magazine, dedicated to Basenjis Worldwide since 1964. ]
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