Puppy Dog Breed Basenji
The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa Most of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world place the breed in the Hound Group more specifically it may be classified as belonging to the sighthound type The F d ration Cynologique Internationale places the breed in Group 5 Spitz and Primitive types and the United Kennel Club US places the breed in the Sighthound amp Pariah Group The Basenji produces an unusual yodel-like sound commonly called a barroo due to its unusually shaped larynx 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 are prone to howls yodels and other undulated vocalizations over the characteristic bark of modern dog breeds One theory holds that…Read More about Basenji at WikiPedia
Latest Basenji Frequently Asked Questions:
Does anyone here have a Basenji and if so, would you suggest one as a pet?
Answer:High energy and will keep you entertained. You will have to have a sense of humor. Lost china once (well all the time) she was on top of a garage. She could jump climb anything she wanted to. Do not get one if you think it doesn't bark. They screech. If you are intersted in a Basenji check petfinders for basenji mixes. Work with tthe rescue on what the dogs traits are. Im sure there is one out ther for you. AS long as you can be a responsible pet owner no reason not to have one.
See, I have a basenji and a chihuahua @ and 11 months and they will not stop fighting! while my basenji , ginger, is minding her own buisness my chihuahua , basil, bites at her legs and then they hit eachother with their paws they don't severely hurt eachother but I want to know how to stop it! :) yes they are both fixed and my basenji is a girl the chihuahua is a boy!
Answer:If your basenji is older, then it is past the puppy stage and does not like to play as much as your 11 month old. If she is biting at her legs, it is a play gesture. I have a 4.5 year old basenji mix (male) and a 1 year old lab mix (female). My 1 year old wants to play constantly whereas my 4.5 year old does not. Both are fixed. When they play, I keep an eye on them. Normally my 4.5 year old will let the other now when he is done playing.
My basenji is over 2 years old now and is calming down a lot, she still likes to get her nose into anything and chew on things shes not supposed to, she also digs outside, and ALWAYS tries to snatch some human food when we are eating (event though we never feed her table food) Shes a good dog for the most part but I want to know from people with Basenji's or other hard breeds to train any tips, tricks, or strategies.
Answer:Basenjis are kind of tough because they're not like the other sight hounds temperament wise. They aren't as "soft", meaning it takes more than a quiet verbal reprimand to correct them. There's also a lot of them that are really dog aggressive if they're not socialized well and early. You seem to know that they're also very destructive when bored. They really need to be kept very active. I'd suggest obedience classes for starters, but make sure you go to a trainer who's knowledgeable about hounds. They're smart, learn quickly, but they have one trait in common with other sight hounds - they will not endlessly repeat an exercise once they've learned it, they need something new. You need to be consistent and you'll also need a good sense of humor to train a basenji because they'll find ways to make you shake your head.
I am thinking about adding a new animal to the household. Does anyone know if a basenji will learn to get along with a kitten or maybe even a full grown cat? Or is there any particular breed of cat that get along better with basenjis?
Answer:Unless the animal has been exposed to small animals before, Basenji are generally not to be trusted around non-canine pets. This is because of a high prey drive, and a high chase drive. Your specific dog may do well with a kitten. Does he start after rabbits or squirrels? Does he pull on the lead when another, smaller animal walks by when walking? These are signs that he may not be trustworthy around a cat or kitten. Most humane societies allow people to bring in their dogs to meet a new adoptee. Most pet stores allow dogs on a leash to visit the store as well. Your vet's office will no doubt have kittens in it, getting their first vaccinations. With your dog muzzled and harnessed, take him to these places. Expose him to a kitten. Play with the kitten, make the kitten run and meow. If your dog displays any aggression toward the kitten, you know that he cannot be trusted around the animal. Even if he shows no aggression in public, you may experience a different behavior pattern at home. He may feel territorial in his home, and may lash out at the kitten. You will need to keep them seperated at all times they are unsupervised. In my opinion, bringing a cat into your home would be unfair to the cat; the possibility that the dog would kill or injure the kitten is there. The last question you should ask yourself is if you can afford to have the cat treated by a vet in the event your dog attacks it. Can you, emotionally, handle the possibility of coming home to a dead kitten? Only you know your dog, but I urge you to weigh the decision carefully. Good Luck!
Im looking for an inexpensive breeder in ohio or kentucky to buy a Basenji. Does anyone know anywhere? Please and thank you!
Answer:Check with www.akc.org on their classifieds.
