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Basenji

Basenji

5.0
13 - 14 yearsLife Expectancy

Small, elegant sighthound from Central Africa with a tightly curled tail, wrinkled forehead, and smooth coat. Known as the 'barkless dog' for its unique yodel-like vocalizations instead of traditional barking.

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Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Dog Friendly
  • Friendly Stranger
  • High Energy
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Drooling
  • Easy Grooming
  • Quiet
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level4/5
  • Trainability2/5
  • Playfulness3/5
  • Protectiveness3/5
  • Barking1/5
  • Drooling1/5
  • Good with Children3/5
  • Good with Other Dogs3/5
  • Good with Strangers3/5
  • Shedding2/5
  • Coat Length1/5
  • Grooming1/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)17 - 17 inches
Height (Female)17 - 17 inches
Weight (Male)24 - 24 lbs
Weight (Female)22 - 22 lbs

Breed History

Ancient breed originating in Central Africa, depicted in Egyptian and Babylonian art. Prized by Pygmy tribes and Congo region tribes as versatile hunters for their speed and silence. Brought to England in the 1930s and established in the West.