The Basenji Dog Breed

Article by Gen Wright

The Basenji is a medium sized dog with plenty of affection and working abilities. The Basenji was developed in Africa as a working dog. They are good hunters and sight dogs. This dog breed is considered to be in the hound breed group. Typically their height is 22 to 24 inches, and they weigh 16 to 17 pounds. They have a small, agile body with pointed ears, a medium length snout, and a curly tail. The Basenji is usually red, black and tan, or brindle. Most often you will find they have white feet, tail tip, and collar. The Basenji coat is very short and fine. This means that they are typically very light shedders, and it helps keep them clean from that dog odor some dogs get.

Grooming of the Basenji is usually very easy since they have such a short coat that doesn