Basenji

Group of Breed:

Hound

Temperament:

Independent

Social

Alert

Good with Children:

Yes

Shedding:

Minimal

Grooming:

Minimal

Size:

Medium

The Basenji is one of the oldest breeds in the world. The basenji originates from the Congo. Besenji means "Bushman" and is named after a native pygmy tribe. In Africa the Basenji is used as a bush and forest guide, to guard villages and to hunt small game.

Recommendations:

Puppy food: Size specific

Adult food: Size specific

Senior food: Size specific

Accessories

Heritable traits

Fanconi Syndrome

Persistent Pupillary Membranes

Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency

Hip Dysplasia

Immunoproliferative Enteropathy

Progressive Retinal Atrophy Canine