Basenji

Size

Small

Height

Males - at least 17 inches at the withersFemales - at least 15 inches at the withers

Weight

Males - 22 to 26 lbs., Females - 20 to 24 lbs.

Coat

Short

Color

Chestnut red, black, tricolor, or brindle; all colors have white feet, chest and tall tip

Energy

High

Activities

Agility, Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Conformation, Lure Coursing, Obedience

An elegant, lightly built hunting dog from Africa, the Basenji is known as the “Barkless Dog” due to his making a noise that sounds like a yodel when excited. His distinctive features are a wrinkled forehead and a tightly curled tail. Though aloof around strangers, the Basenji is an affectionate, alert, and intelligent breed full of activity and play. The Basenji’s short, odor-free coat requires minimal grooming.

Did you know

One of the oldest dog breeds, it is believed that Basenjis were given as gifts to the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt.