Monday, August 27, 2012

Racing with the Wind



Basenji

   The Basenji is an energetic hound that usually bonds tightly to their owner. The Basenji breed was brought from the Lake Victoria area in Africa to Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. It became a very popular dog, sometimes immortalized in Egyptian hieroglyphics.
    Basenjis are unique in that they are considered bark less dogs. When excited they emit a large wine, as oppose to barking. They are principally sight hounds used for hunting vermin.
    Basenjis are very affectionate and high spirited.   The breed is very cocky and hard to train. Basenjis’ are typically bright colored dogs that are very muscular in nature. They are bred to kill vermin and as a result they are very fast. This is something a potential owner needs to know, before they run out of an open gate in the blink of an eye.



  Generally Basenjis do not get along with other breeds. They get along well with each other.  It is not a good idea to have a pair of Basenjis in close proximity to Toy Dogs. Occasionally Basenjis’ like to play Toy Dog toss, which usually overstress’ the poor Toy Dog involved.

   If you are thinking of getting a Basenji be prepared to walk the dog every day as they usually have a great deal of excess energy. You also need to be ready for a dog that will have a great deal of affection for its owner.  

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