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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Basenji!


Basenjis are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "Basenji are smooth, muscular, athletic dogs on the small side."
#2. "The skull is flat."
#3. "The small, almond-shaped eyes are dark hazel to dark brown."
#4. "The ears are straight, small, erect and open in the front."
#5. "The dog's back is level and the legs are straight."
#6. "The tail is set high and curled over to either side."
#7. "The coat is short, shiny and fine and comes in pure black, copper, red, chestnut red, or tricolor in combinations of black, tan and white, or black, brindle and white."
#8. "The Basenji does not bark, but rather makes a yodel noise. They also howl, growl and crow, depending on the dog's mood."
#9. "The Basenji is alert, affectionate, energetic and curious."
#10. "It loves to play and makes a good pet, as long as it is handled regularly from an early age."
#11. "It is very intelligent, responds well to training with a strong desire to please."
#12. "They can be reserved with strangers, socialize well. The Basenji is somewhat reserved, but can still form strong bonds with humans."
#13. "It should not be trusted with non-canine pets."
#14. "They do best with children who understand how to display leadership towards the dog.
#15. "The Basenji dislikes wet weather."
#16. "They like to chew, so giving them lots of toys of their own would be a good idea."
#17. "The breed likes to climb and can easily get over chain wire fences."
#18. "It has the unique properties of not barking (it makes a low, liquid ululation instead) and of cleaning itself like a cat."
#19. "It can be described as speedy, frisky, tireless at play."
#20. "Basenji are very clever at getting their own way, they succeed less by obstinacy than by charm, and therefore need an owner who displays natural authority."
#21. "One who makes rules and sticks to them."
#22. "Height: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm.)"
#23. "Weight: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg.)"
#24. "The Basenji will do okay in an apartment if it gets enough exercise. It is very active indoors and a small yard will do. The Basenji is happiest when it is kept with two or three other Basenji; they will not fight among themselves.
#25. Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."
#26. "Litter Size: 4-6 puppies. Female Basenji come into heat once a year, where as most breeds are twice a year."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/basenji.htm
Pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.justdogbreeds.com/images/breeds/basenji.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.justdogbreeds.com/basenji.html&usg=__uyFPI4Ly3XaNKZDCe2Nh1KgXu5Y=&h=319&w=311&sz=46&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=XLtWluGnu-hRYM:&tbnh=118&tbnw=115&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbasenji%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1190%26bih%3D668%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1

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