Basenji

Basenji

 

Basenji is a breed of hunting dog that was completed in England, but the first samples were of natural areas in Central Africa gathered. Most dog clubs within the zone of influence? Instead of the Anglo-Saxon race in the Hound Group ( Greyhound ) . FCI ( FCI ) falls Basenji dogs in Group 5 ( Spitz and primitive types ) .

It is a medium sized dog , well built , slim, elegant. It is very flexible and surprisingly powerful for its size . Silhouette retains the same proportions in length and height , the so-called " space race . " Flattened your skull, conical snout, a little shorter than the skull and black nose. The eyes are small , in various shades of brown and have a concentrated when the dog is attentive expression, giving the impression that shady almond shaped . The ears are medium sized , triangular in shape and the shape of the front top something nice print its vaguely worried expression. Small cock through wound on the back, but it is worth running to control the balance of the dog. Basenji is very fast. The coat is smooth, short are arranged in a single layer.

Intelligent , lively, alert , curious, independent and stubborn . Is careful and cautious with strangers and tends to protect his family, without much show of affection. Not suitable for living together with other animals except dogs in which the company has a good performance. We are constantly striving cats and other small animals and environments that notice . No , comrades for children not to tease . Basenji does not bark , but without the noise like a cry or shout. Not cold , prefers warm climates.

Very attentive to their own health Basenji surpasses even the dogs home . Many consider it the cleanest of all breeds dogs, they compared this effect with a cat . Wash pedantic and attentive and do not wear dirty or contaminated with all kinds of substances to stay. Haart is a weekly brush not too thick. Specific diseases : progressive retinal atrophy , Fanconi syndrome , urologic complications , hypothyroidism , impaired intestinal hemolytic anemia.

Training these dogs is particularly difficult because it is . Than very stubborn and independent Basenji is a very smart dog, but prefer to use this capacity to implement its own plans and did not need teachers. It is appropriate for flexible training and sent with patience.

High alert watchdog role , but there are specific vocalizations. A good companion for active people who love the sport. It has good hunting instincts .