Basenji Dog
INTRODUCTION
Basenji Dogs are Independent, Smart, and Poised dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 88. These Dogs are “Africa’s Hunting Dog”. This dog doesn’t bark, but makes other odd sounds and grooms themselves as cats do also they hunt by sight and scent. If you want to own this dog you should first understand it, they make great companions. Basenji Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 78).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Curious, Intelligent, Quiet, Playful, Affectionate, Energetic, Alert, Confident
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Democratic Republic of the Congo
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Cave paintings found in Libya and dated to 6,000 B.C. depict hunters with dogs that have curled tails—one of the Basenji’s distinctive features. Basenjis are also depicted on ancient Egyptian artifacts
2- They Don’t Bark
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Basenji Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Brindle, Tri-color, Black & White, Tan, Red
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 16 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 58 - 64cm (23 - 25in)
Height: 48 - 51cm (19 - 20in) -
TAIL
A bushy tail that tightly curls up against her back
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WEIGHT
Male: 10 - 12 kg
Female: 9 - 11 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Canaan mix
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1944
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ORIGIN
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The basenji can be an aloof dog; very affectionate with his family, but not outgoing to strangers
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
