Basenji

Posted in Dog Breeds on 02/01/2009 01:22 pm by admin

Basenji

Did you know that the Basenji is one of the oldest and most prehistoric of all breeds of dogs? Yes, and this dog were discovered by hunters Pygmies in Congo, Africa. At the beginning of the tribes actually used as pack hunters that assistance in the conduct of small game in net traps.

England began to see Basenji dogs brought to his country during the 1800s and well into the 1900s, but most did not survive because of distemper. On the other hand, at some point in the mid-1930s, Basenji several were successfully brought to England and became the source of all future races held outside Africa.

It was at this time when the word "Basenji" became the official name of this breed of dog in particular. "Basenji" means "a thing of Bush." A lot of these dogs were imported to England and finally to the United States of America.

The Basenji began to grow in popularity at a rapid pace and became a very common pet. Sooner or later, the breeders of this breed began to enter them in the dog shows, which will soon book on the influence Basenji and even a Hollywood movie starring a dog.

The personality of a Basenji

Basenji dogs are known for being very aggressive and often show behaviors that are similar to the Terriers. These animals are very bright, inquisitive, intelligent and often stubborn. Several fans of the dog compared with the attitude of a cat cat, which are reserved, but independent.

This dog totally enjoys hunting and persecution any chance I can get. Their genetic ancestry is found that this breed does not bark much at all, but when he does bark it out like a short cry as sound.

Taking Care of Your New Basenji

The Basenji is a very easy dog to care for and easy to stay healthy. As I said before, this type of dog has to have a great amount of exercise daily. This includes both mentally and physically. You can meet the needs of your dog taking you on a quick walk and energetic dog games, such as persecution and search play.

It is highly recommended that you keep your Basenji interior with the family during the afternoon. During daylight hours, on the other hand, this dog enjoys having the freedom to roam outside. If you have the comfort of a large fenced in yard, and then let your Basenji to play outside, experts advise, as long as there is plenty of water to drink and shade during the hot weather.

Health Information for Basenji

Did you know that Basenji dogs have a lifespan of up to 15 years? Not only that, the average time is between twelve and thirteen. A major concern health of a Basenji is that is seen between Basenji Basenji are enteropathy, PRA, and Fanconi syndrome. Smaller concerns with a Basenji include umbilical hernias, PK, PPM, and hypothyroidism.

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