Dog: Basenji – (9 facts about the dog)

Dog: Basenji – (9 facts about the dog)

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Breed name: Basenji
Country of Origin: Central Africa
Height : males 43 cm, females 40 cm
Weight: males 11 kg, females 9,5 kg
Life span: 12-16 years
Coat: little shedding🧶
Fertility: 5 puppies🧺
Maintenance: required🏡
Purpose: hunting, companions.

Facts:
1) One of the main distinguishing features of the Basenji is that it hardly barks at all. Legend has it that once the leader of a pack of “creatures of the thicket” (as these dogs are called in their homeland) accidentally learned an important secret kept by one of the native tribes. Realizing that he might let it slip, he and his pack made a vow to silence the people forever. Since then, congo terriers have been communicating among themselves and with humans using rumbling, snorting, sighing, and sounds resembling the suppressed laughter or grunting under the nose of a disgruntled person.
2) Characteristic external signs include a wrinkled forehead, especially when the dog is interested or excited about something, and a tightly curled tail.
3) Basenjis are social animals, accustomed in natural conditions to pack life, so they get along with other dogs, although they highly appreciate the good attitude of a person, sincerely attached to the owner.
4) Representatives of the breed are very active, characterized by a lively mind, amazing ingenuity and independence. It is impossible to control their hunting instinct – the bush dog (another of the many names of Basenji) does not hesitate to pursue everything that moves. The best means of control is a long, strong leash.
5) Surprisingly, the Basya not only doesn’t bark, it also barely smells at all. But for all their cleanliness, these dogs don’t like water. Perhaps their genetic memory keeps stories of complex relationships with African crocodiles. There is no need to bathe Basenji, they cope with hygiene themselves, washing themselves like cats.
6) The contrast in the dog’s behavior at home and on the street is striking. They are very fond of sleeping and in the apartment behave “quieter than water, lower than grass”. But on a walk – it is an irrepressible blob of energy.
7) African in origin, Basenjis do not like and poorly tolerate the cold. Therefore, you should buy the necessary closet items for walks in winter. Choose a warm place in the apartment for the pet.
8) As for training, only partner relationships are possible. Forcing, impose their will simply will not work. Therefore, experts do not recommend to breed representatives of the breed to novice dog breeders. As the first dog “creature of the thickets” will not be suitable.
9) Basenji in our country is still a very rare and therefore expensive breed. The decision to buy such a pet should be made only after carefully weighing all the pros and cons. Only in this case you will be able to build the right relationship, receiving as a reward an amazingly loyal and intelligent friend.

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