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| Size |
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| Energy |
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| Grooming |
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| Watchdog |
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| Weight |
22-25 lbs |
| Height |
15" to 17" |
| Colors |
Black, chestnut red, tricolor
or brindle all with white on chest, feet and tip of tail |
| Coat |
Short, dense, soot and shiny |
| Origin |
The Basenji or Congo Dog, is
originated in Africa. Dogs similar to the Basenji are depicted in ancient
Egyptian tombs. It is used mainly as a watchdog to warn against wild game
in Africa and as a hunting dog. |
| Description |
This independent, high energy
breed needs lots of excercise and some time for alone play. They do well
with children and other dogs when socialized at a young age. They don't
always to well with other types of pets. They tend to be slow to warm
up to strangers. They make excellent watchdogs. The Basenji does not bark,
but rather exerts a series of different sounds including yodeling, crowing
and howling. |
| Health |
The Basenji is prone is a kidney
problem called Fanconi's Syndrome. As soon as they symptoms appear, they
should be treated. They may also develop problems with hip dysplasia,
eye and intestinal problems and retinal atrophy. |
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