Basenji
Size: Medium
Barking: Low
Energy: High
Coat: Short/Smooth
Shedding: Moderate
Suitability for Children: Medium
Other Animal Compatibility: Low
Female:
Ht: 16" - 16"
Wt: 21 lbs - 21 lbs
Male:
Ht: 17" - 17"
Wt: 24 lbs - 24 lbs
Basenji
This is a very alert and intelligent dog, and its similarities to cats don’t stop at the inability to bark. Very clean and prone to self-grooming, the Basenji is nearly odor-free. They have also been known to climb trees and fences. This breed does adore its owners, but can be aloof with strangers.
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Basenji
Basenjis were probably bred to be companion dogs for the pharaohs and there are portraits of Basenjis in the Egyptian pyramids. Early African explorers were amazed by this barkless dog, and two Basenjis were brought to England in 1895.