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Basenji 2013 Wall Calendar - $12.99
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Basenjis 2013 Wall Calendar - $14.99
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His name is not wild dog
anymore, but the first friend, because he will be our friend for always and
always and always.
- Rudyard Kipling
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"Chilly"
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BISS Multi BIS Ch
Shamaron's Imperial Crusader
"Cruz"
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Dogs of this type were
known to the Egyptian pharaohs as early as 3600 BC. "Basenji" is
Swahili for "wild and violent".
Originally used by African
natives to flush game and drive it into hunters' nets, the Basenji is
believed to have developed from dogs used to hunt in the Congo.
Although
known as the barkless dog, the Basenji is by no means mute. He is capable
of a variety of noises ranging from a crowing sound to an unhappy wailing
noise.
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The Basenji stands up to
17 inches at the shoulder. He has a smooth, short, glossy coat that can be black,
chestnut red, brindle, or tri-coloured, all with distinctive white markings.
As meticulous about personal cleanliness as any cat, the Basenji's
grooming needs are minimal.
The Basenji is
affectionate and playful with his family but can be reserved with strangers. Alert and
active, he was renowned for his speed and agility while on the hunt. As
a sighthound, the Basenji is curious and will go after whatever intrigues
him. He must be fenced. He is highly intelligent and adept at outsmarting
his prey, and often, his owner! He will benefit from early training and
should be socialized from a young age to accept children and other pets.
The Basenji may display aggression towards other dogs of the same sex.
House training is generally easy with this breed.
Small,
agile, and speedy, the Basenji requires daily outdoor exercise and some opportunity for play. As long as
he can regularly stretch his legs, the Basenji can live in an
urban or country environment.
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