Basenji      

The basenji is a breed of hunting dog that originated in central Africa. The breed is usually considered to be of the sighthound type. Most of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world place the breed in the Hound Group, although The American Kennel Club has proposed realigning the dog breed groups, placing the basenji into a new sighthound group. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale places the breed in Group 5, Spitz and Primitive types, and the United Kennel Club (US) places the breed in the Sighthound & Pariah Group.

The basenji produces an unusual yodel-like sound, due to its unusually shaped larynx. This trait also gives the basenji the nickname "Voiceless Dog." In behavior and temperament they have some traits in common with cats.

Sometimes referred to as an Egyptian or African dingo, basenjis share many unique traits with Pariah dog types. Basenjis, like dingos and some other breeds of dog, come into estrus only once annually, as compared to other dog breeds which may have two or more breeding seasons every year. Both dingos and basenjis lack a distinctive odor, and both are considered relatively silent, more prone to howls, yodels, and other undulated vocalizations over the characteristic bark of modern dog breeds.

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Welcome to the BCOA The Basenji Club of America Inc.is the guardian for the breed and provides many opportunities to help you learn about Basenjis.

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Getting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed. At Kingdom of Pets, we keep a large database of detailed information on the appearance, personality, and health requirements of individual dog breeds. Here's what you need to know about the Basenji:

Hit the Beach. Searching for seashells down my the seashore with the Basenji. http://365daysofscoutdog.com

The African Basenji breed is an amazing dog, since it cannot bark!! Read on, to find out more about this awesome breed!

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