Basenji Breed Articles

The Basenji: Out of Africa

The Basenji is a very ancient breed. It has been a native of Africa since written history began. This unique dog has characteristics which are quite individual to the breed and are not found in any other domesticated dog. For one thing, it is cons...

Basenji - Egyptian Dog

The Basenji is a small to medium sized dog weighing between 22 to 25 pounds. Their height is around 15" to 17". Known as the barkless dog, the Basenji (bah-SEN-gee) makes a low howl/moaning/yodeling sound instead of barking. They are also called t...

Basenji - The Barkless Dog

If you are looking for a dog that isn't noisy, then the Basenji is for you. This dog breed actually does not bark! They also make great pets because they are so affectionate, playful and smart.