About Basenjis
Known as the African Barkless Dog, the basenji is one of the few natural dogs on the roster of breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Barkless does not mean mute and basenjis are far from silent. The basenji makes an array of sounds. They have a growl worthy of a dog twice their size and some are yodelers with a melodic "baroo". There is a mournful cry when they are unhappy, and there is the crow, delightfully like a young rooster's initial attempt.
Hounds are independent hunters, and in the field are allowed to run and search. Make no mistake, the basenji has a strong hunting instinct and a true love to chase. This means a secured yard or keeping a basenji on a leash at all times is a must. If allowed to roam, basenjis have little fear of moving vehicles and one of the biggest causes of death is being hit by a car.
While a basenji can seem to be the perfect dog - small, intelligent, barkless, ordorless, short coat and maintenance free - the nature of the dog is what can make them a challenge to live with.
To learn more about the basenji - go to www.basenji.org
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Looking for a Basenji? You may try contacting the following Basenji Breeders.
Jokuba Basenjis - Russella Bowen Wilkerson & Arron Wilkerson
Cquest Basenjis - Cindy Russell
Redmarsh Basenjis - Kristen Marshall
Tooray Kennels - Bill Reeves
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Basenji Swim Class
Chase Sun Bathing
Asoka & Chase hanging
out on the sofa!
Chase & Asoka with proud Basenji Dad, Ben Clark
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Inokea's Mz Behavin
' Raven '
Inokea's Need for Speed ' Chase '
Inokea's Touch of Wonder ' Asoka '
