| We LOVE the Basenji and will always have one living in our home. After experiencing the antics of this highly intelligent and affectionate breed, life would seem pretty blaw without one. They are very clean dogs. Some people refer to their grooming habits as being cat-like. Getting wet and muddy is not normally a Basenji's idea of a good time. They also do not have a "offensive doggy" odor typical of some dogs. They require very minimal grooming. I call them my wash and wear dogs. Barkless.... now that is a pretty appealing concept to most people. Upon hearing that statement the most common response is: "That Is The Kind Of Dog I Want." Wait a minute, I said "Barkless" not "Mute" and believe me there is a BIG difference. True, they do not bark! On the good side they have a very melodious "Yodel". The head is thrown back, nose pointing straight up: a sort of howl with a ooooo sound. Larry gets tickled when I try and demonstrate it for people. Tucker has the prettiest voice which he will only use when the door bell is rung. Then there is the ba-roo, Presley is our most vocal in this. If someone has something he wants he will bow down, front legs laying flat, butt in the air and roo at them. It makes me smile every time I hear it. They also can whine, growl and upon occasion make a noise that sounds like something you would not want to meet in a dark ally. So far you may be thinking that you want a basenji of your own. They sound almost perfect don't they? The truth is.... a Basenji isn't a dog that would meet the ideal companion needs for most people! Before you ever think about getting a Basenji you need to carefully and thoroughly research the breed. Adding a basenji to some homes and lifestyles would be a disaster both for the Human and the Basenji. Use the drop down menu below to get started discovering exactly what is involved when a Basenji becomes part of the family! |
| Things you should know about The Basenji |
