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Basenji is - the breed, which is approximately 5000 years old.
Basenji is - a dog that does not bark.
Basenji is - an African hunting dog.
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The history of this breed goes back centuries. Basenji depicted on the bas-reliefs in the tombs of the Pharaohs, found their statues, as dogs and found in tombs of the pharaohs. These dogs were buried with amazing honor. In the crypt, near the sarcophagus, were carefully embalmed basenji. Mummies of these dogs were wrapped in silk and adorned with precious stones. But the birthplace of these dogs is not Egypt and Central Africa. Soldiers or travelers from the lower reaches of the Nile took away these dogs with them as precious gifts.

In the middle of the XIX century, the researchers found these dogs in the Congo and Southern Sudan. The first dog was brought to England in 1895. But, alas, they were killed, they were unable to cope with the disease that they awarded the Old World.

A second attempt in 1937 was unsuccessful. And Europe has learned the Basenji (dog forest of the Congo) or as they are called African forest dog Lagos forest dog, Bongo Terrier, Congo Terrier, Nyam-Nyam-Nyam Terrier. After the exhibition Craft in 1937 the breed was recognized as the Basenji. Since 1941 began to breed these dogs in the United States. There are large nurseries in Sweden and Finland. In Russia, the dog appeared recently. But to the delight of fans and lovers of the breed can already be seen not only in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also in small towns of Russia, such as Vologda, Arkhangelsk, etc. ...



You can read many versions of the origin of the breed, but they are only assumptions. That's one version: Basenji (dog forest of the Congo) inhabiting the territory of the Congo, Sudan, Liberia; Similar dogs are found in Malaysian jungles and North Kathmandu. There is an opinion that is based on the appearance that the Basenji is descended from Spitz-like dogs, but others believe that this breed originated from the Central-African dogs - pariahs. These dogs are found in the Congo, South Sudan.

About appearance and temperament can tell a lot. Who has had the opportunity to chat with this breed, they find themselves a lot of unusual things that differentiate from other basenji dogs, or in common with quite heterogeneous in appearance Basenji dogs.
Basenji - dogs below average height (height at the withers for males 43 cm, weight 11 kg, for females - 40, 5 cm and a weight of 9, 5 kg). It - slim elegant with a slight dog bone, aristocratic bearing, long-legged, slightly abbreviated format, with high set neck. Head to the average width of a flat forehead, face very serious, fairly long, tapering to the tip of the nose, barely noticeable transition from forehead to muzzle. The ears are pointed, erect, slightly tilted forward, set on high. When the ears are alert, the forehead is covered with expressive wrinkles. Tail set very high, so that the ischial tuberosity are markedly more of its foundation. He sharply twisted to one or two rings and pressed firmly against the sacrum or hip. The coat is short, smooth, tight. Color is clearly black and piebald, brown-speckled, black-speckled tan with markings above the eyes, on the muzzle and cheeks; fiery red, brindle - red basic background with black stripes, but all colors white paws, chest, neck, and often the tip of the tail. At home, in Zaire, there basenji merle.



The dog is very harmonious, graceful. Behavior is quite excitable character cute and affectionate towards humans; curious and mischievous dog, but dogs tend to join the fray. Of Basenji not get cute dog & lt; pillow & gt ;. This is a very independent pet. The dog is very energetic, stubborn, with a great sense of self-worth. In my experience of growing bull terriers and communication with the Basenji, in some ways much more easily appeased Bulik and softer character. The dog is very playful and bouncy on the street maybe even too fearless.

Differences between the dogs that can not bark. They do not Silent, they can growl, whine, express their feelings snort or a melodious howl, but you do not hear the barking.

At home in the Congo, South Sudan, dogs of this breed are used as Driven hunting dog for small game. Hunter, who has several dogs of this breed is considered to be a very wealthy person.

Basenji is very good for the maintenance of the house, because their short coat is easy to care, the very same dog is very clean, it even washes like a cat - paw. This is another mystery basenji. It is very mimicry, emotional and sociable. Anyone who buys a dog of this breed will not be bored. Discover another secret of the pharaohs, learn how basenji "won the hearts" of the Egyptians.

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