Basenji
Basenjis are called the “barkless” dogs. They actually make various nonbarking sounds.
They groom themselves similar to a cat. This and their coat make them a number one choice for allergy sufferers as long as they like a pet that is extremely lively and demanding.
Basenjis learn quickly, are alert watchdogs, but are not suited as a guard dog. They are reserved with strangers and quarrelsome with strange dogs.
Extremely active, even indoors, they require a lot of outdoor exercise. Even as adults they can be destructive when left alone.
Basenjis grow to be about 25 pounds and require only about five minutes of grooming twice a week.
Their special skills are pointing, tracking and retrieving.
The history of the Basenji goes back to thousands of years and is depicted on Egyptian tombs.
Comments
Maewolf said:
From experience in my family and from others who have bred and had this breed, they never forget something bad that might happen to them and they can hold a huge grudge. Just a little warning, may not be best for someone who wants an easy dog