introduces temperament of the Basenji.

Overview

There is also a part of still a mystery about the origin, but the pygmies of the Congo is used to hunt, Africa is the ancestral dog that was guarding the pure blood. The ancient Egyptian dynasty, episode high priest of our journey that was presented to Pharaoh also remain. Since it is good at hunting to track prey in the forest, it is not crow too much, and had been referred to as "dogs have no voice of the Congo", or "dog of the forest" when it was introduced for the first time in a foreign country. In the sense that "violent" "barbaric" in Swahili, named Basenji current tells us the ferocious nature of the ancestors of this breed. Basenji current are also leaving the surface slightly primitive. Brought to the United States in 1930, and is certified with the American Kennel Club in 1943.

Characteristics

Square figure that withers height equal to the length of the body. Line of the neck to draw the arch, the back is horizontal. The length of the medium, the head tapers slightly towards the snout. Ears perk. There are wrinkles in the forehead, I have a look contemplative. The tail is stiff tail wind. Coat short silky.

Temperament

Bright personality obedient. Show interest in everything I like very well, spirited to play. In addition, self-assertion is quite strong, pride is high. Because it is quiet languished so much, it is suitable for the family dog. It is characterized by "cache, cache" when you sing it or appeared to be a laugh, is to or singing as yodel.

Color

Chestnut, Red, Black, Black & Tan. And white enters the tip portion neck, chest, limbs, tail.

How to Care & How to Train

Do not require special care, but by using a mild shampoo bathing. Despite ancestors also lived near the equator, to adapt to Alaska and rural northern Canada, but care must be taken in cold weather. Spread a blanket on the bed, Strive draft does not enter.

Exercise

I do not know curious, where to go, and exercise it with a lead always. Facing very sense of smell to track competition lure.

Disease to be careful

The film saw cystine urolithiasis, progressive retinal atrophy, Basenji bowel disease, hypertrophic gastritis, cataract, optic nerve deficiency, (defect of the proximal tubules) Fanconi syndrome, progressive retinal atrophy, Basenji bowel disease, the pupil residual

Disease that can be seen occasionally

Hip dysplasia

Inspection want to

Ophthalmic examination, urinalysis of Fanconi syndrome