Dogs 101 - BASENJI - Top Dog Facts About the BASENJI
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Dogs 101 - BASENJI - Top Dog Facts About the BASENJI
The Basenji is a breed of small-sized hunting dogs, generally placed in the sighthound group, and one of the few breeds that do not bark. A primitive breed, its ancestors can even be seen depicted in ancient Egyptian and Babylonian art, where they were believed to have been brought down the Nile from Central Africa. Tribes in Africa, especially in modern day Congo, have prized these dogs for centuries for their intelligence, courage and speed, using them in packs to drive prey into nets. It is believed that the non-barking trait could be a result of selective breeding as barking could lead enemies to tribal forest camps. Europeans settling in Africa were very impressed by these dogs, but early import attempts proved unsuccessful because of fatalities caused by distemper. It was only in the 1930s that a foundation stock could be created in England and the US. The breed name was also adopted around the same time. In the 1980s, Basenjis were nearly wiped out in the US because of a fatal genetic kidney disorder called the Fanconi Syndrome. Fresh stock was brought in from Africa to shore up the numbers. The breed has remained popular with fanciers looking for a smart and almost cat-like house pet.
Time for some Ruff Trivia:
- In relation to the Basenji, what exactly is a ‘baroo’?
o A: The Basenji’s yodel-like howl
o B: The Basenji pup
o C: The Basenji’s horse-like gallop
What do you think, give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer! Hang on tight and we’ll get back to this Ruff Trivia Question toward the end of the video.
Adult Basenjis have height in the range of 16 to 17 inches and weight around 22 to 24 pounds. These are slightly built, long-legged dogs, with a short coat that helps survive in the hot African climate. A wrinkled forehead, erect triangular ears, a tightly curled tail set high on the back and a horsey gait are characteristic features of the breed. Its larynx is shaped differently from most other breeds, resulting in a yodel-like sound instead of a bark. Coat color can be red, pure black, tricolor (pure black and chestnut red) or brindle (black stripes on a background of chestnut red), all with white feet, chest and tail tip.
Grooming:Coat care is minimal for a Basenji, requiring cleaning once or twice a week using a hound glove or mitt. These dogs are known to be fastidious about cleanliness, much like cats, and also lack the typical ‘doggy’ odor. Trimming of nails, brushing of teeth and cleaning of ears have to be regular.
Temperament:Cat-like traits of the Basenji extend to its temperament as well. It is inquisitive, independent, clever and stubborn in nature. It gets along well with all humans, but is not exactly among the most exuberant of dogs. It is generally well behaved with other dogs too, but its hunting instincts kick in with non-canine pets. Reserved with strangers, its suitability as a watchdog is only marred by its lack of barking. Its silent nature makes it perfect for apartment living.
Training:The Basenji ranks very low in trainability because of its stubborn and independent nature. But, it is also an intelligent breed, which responds to consistent and strict (but never harsh) training. It is an active breed, requiring a good walk on leash along with an exhausting game or freedom to explore in a safe open area to stay happy.
Health:Life expectancy for the Basenji is 12 to 14 years. Fanconi Syndrome, a potentially fatal disorder that affects the kidneys, is seen in the breed. But, it is an inheritable disease, and a predictive test has been developed in recent years to control its spread. Other health issues seen are progressive retinal atrophy, an intestinal disease called enteropathy, hip dysplasia and some eye-related illnesses.
Smart and poised, the Basenji is a sight to behold whether standing still or on its horse trot. Requiring some patience to train, it still has enough unique features to have earned it a devoted following for centuries.
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My basenji was 16 when he passed away so he lived a long happy life. Had a kink in his tail, but he was the best dog family member we had the privilege to be around. We never owned him, he was that independent.
They say they make good apartment dogs, but this is only true if you have the time to take them at least twice a day on a walk and can provide things to keep them from becoming bored. Because a bored Basenji is a Basenji that's going to find/destroy something to not be bored. My gran bred this breed for 25yrs. She has many stories of what a bored Basenji will do, but one of her favorites is coming home to a sea of couch cushion foam across the floor. They had taken every cushion from the couch, torn very precise and careful holes in them, and had ripped out chunks of foam to toss into the airflow from the swamp cooler to fling them across the livingroom. They were still doing this when she walked in the door.
Another misnomer is that if they are 'hard to train' they are therefore are not smart.. However, the fact is it's quite the opposite. A Basenji knows what you're asking. But you have to convince him -why- he should do it. Best example of their smarts I can think of is when they discovered my mom's Sheltie could bark, and was also very stupid. So whenever we were visiting with the sheltie, if there was a cat or someone passing by the front of the house, the whole pack of basenji's would go, find this dumb sheltie, and herd him into the house so that he would see said offending object and begin barking his stupid head off, while the rest of the dang basenjis just sat in a semi circle around him as he barked, looking smug as hell.
Exactly, they are very very full of energy. My mom thought that she was getting a pure bred tricolor chihuahua (with a corkscrew tail) only to find out as he kept growing that Tiny (not so tiny after all) was half Basenji on his fathers side & half Chihuahua on his moms. When we were out one day we were approached by a couple with 2 Basenji (their dogs were a breeding pair) and they were very surprised to learn that Tiny was not a purebred Basenji. He in no way looked like a chihuahua, he even had the yodel howl & look out if he got loose. Just get in the car and follow him until he tired out because there is no way anybody was catching that dog.
We have had 3 over the years, they are just beautiful. Totally in love with them.
Had a basenji "mix". Female. Best dog Ever! Loved to run. Never had a fence. Didn't need one! She knew the boundaries! Unless she saw a rabbit. But she always came back. Stayed under my grandkids crib, no matter how much I called her. She was going to watch out for them. She would jump between us whenever I tried to kiss my (ex) wife. Guess she knew more than I did.🐕💕
Basenji MAGNIFICO 💞
Like the different colors of them
I have a black and white one that travels with me. She is so quiet it's eerie, about 99.5% of the time. They have absolutely no smell to them. The only drawback is they can be wild as all hell like mine who can't sit still for one minute. However, my two previous basenji were much calmer but were destructive, they chewed shingles off of my house! lol
@cyclecruza How is she as a travel companion? I travel frequently for work and would like a good road dog, but I suppose I am a bit concerned by everything I'm reading about their exuberant energy.
A good way to train a Basenji is to make them feel like they want to do it. Just a tip for anyone who is trying to train their basenji x
Most common breed in Kenya, Its indigenous, as a kid i always wondered why its bark sound was unlike other dogs. At night it barks more like a wolf than a dog. Senji gets its etymology from zenj an ancient persian and turk word for black to mean ancient people of mesopotamia and north africa, hence why this dog is also common in ancient egypt.
PETER KABIRU this is dope
"Requires some patience to train." Haha.
@J Wildberry,
Basenji knows better than you. Hehe.
@@Idle_Hands Yes, that's how I do it too. The important part is to get her full attention before asking her to do things. If I tell her to stay, and I see her head turning to look at something else, I know my words went in one ear and out the other. Just like with kids, really.
That being said, basenjis are catlike. Cats can be trained, but one expects them to be submissive. Shout or angrily grab a cat, and you'll be ignored or turn it aggressive. The same can be said for basenjis.
more like a lot of patients
I want a brindle one!!! I love love love this dog!!!
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I love basenjis!
I had one mixed with a boxer... Too smart for her own good..i miss her
Basenji is awesome. So proud of having one of them ^
If you want a super smart dog with it’s own personality this dog could be for you, if you want a dog that will listen to every command then you might want to look elsewhere, that said I love my basenji
Wrong about being bad at training though, mine is a pro, has me trained really well!
danieljckson we had one like that. Beautiful.
We had one when i was a kid. He trained me to buy him a bunch of toys lol
I rescued a Basenji from my local animal shelter. He was there for almost a month and fell in love with him. I had no idea or clue about any of his characteristics, but I did wonder why he doesn’t bark😂He is a beautiful dog but definitely is stubborn. He is young and I am hopeful that he will be rehomed❤️
How is he doing?
J Wildberry I posted his story on a rehoming website and got much response. He is in a great forever home and I’ve been updated on his progress. He looks great. His new owners are very happy and from pictures and video, so is he❤️🙏🏻
@@beofgoodcheer2189 Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that. Basenjis can be quite a handful, especially if the owners expect all dogs to act like golden retrievers. You have to earn their trust and affection, but that makes it so much more special once you get it.
J Wildberry I am so glad too for the people who took him into their home. They too have a heart for Basenjis and stepped up to the challenge. Basenjis are very interesting and can be a perfect dog for an active family. They earn their keep for sure with their good looks. My Basenji was a gorgeous chestnut color and had a lot of personality👍my family enjoyed him❤️
I love my Bindi
The Baroo is the basenjis yodel. I know this because I have one
I have one also
where could I find one of these and at what price range should I expect
I have a basenji crossed with a sheltie. They’re not meant to be bread but he was an accident soo Yh 😂. But he’s really easy to train and he can bark and yodel. He’s only a puppy still but I’m going to get him to do agility because of how long his legs are he jumps and runs really well.
My favorite breed family raised them when I was younger!
JOHN DOTTER can you tell me if they’re hard to train or if they’re difficult with other dogs
@@telekinesis1007 You have to be very patient in the sense they are very intelligent, but you also have to be the Alpha since they are a pact dog. They can be very stubborn, independent, and mischievous, but very rewarding cause they usually bond to one or the whole family, they love their walks and very active so try to burn that energy off but kill them with kindness too. Through my dad's later years he got a couple of Rescue Baseni's they adjusted to our family cause we were used to their temperament and behavior. I plan on getting one soon myself.
Yes, they are difficult. Be prepared for replacing furniture often. I have four and have grown used to it. Tile floors are recommended. Well, sometimes they forget because they are a primitive breed by nature. The females only go into heat once a year like a wolf. They are closer to Wolf than Husky but their temperament is more like a cat. I do have one that is more like a Labrador so nothing is 100% about any breed
A couple of the dogs shown in this video were not Basenjis.
how long did it take basenji to know his master?
some of the photos are basenji mix dogs.
Hasan x
Mine is a Basenji-Australian Shepard mix
I just adopted a Cattle Dog Basenji ....only know by the look. May be additional breeds in mix.
Can you please make videos on aidi dog and australian cattle dog
we r getting a brindle one. Her name is clairie
My basenji's name is candy and he is male and very moody .
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I have a basenji and the contract with the breeder is if we can't take care of it we have to send her back, she runs off easily that is why we want to send her back to the breeder so she can live with the other dogs which would be way more fun than being tied up all day. Do you have any tips to get my dog to be able to run outside without a leash and not run away.
ooohh .. an answer to that or tips and hints would be great ! I loved that My beloved Kookaburra dog (an ACD/Aust Shepherd) .. did not need collar nor leash after age 4 !
training from very young with a long collar with a choke collar at the end...inside an enclosed area. never allow a basenji to roam free without a leash. they attract automobiles.
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I have a basenji chiwawa mix and she’s so damn stubborn I’m surprised she’s not a cat 😫😭 and that facts that she’s able to bark plus her hunter instincts makes her seem vicious around other dogs but she’s not she just has an aggressive bark 😂😭🤦🏾♂️
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