🐕 Chiens

Basenji

Canis lupus familiaris

✨ Fait Amusant

Basenjis don't bark — they make a unique yodeling sound called a 'baroo' due to their uniquely shaped larynx!

Small, elegant primitive dog known as the 'barkless dog.' Intelligent, independent, and cat-like in cleanliness.

🏷️ Race

Basenji

💭 Tempérament

Intelligent, independent, alert, curious, affectionate

📏 Taille

Small (10-11 kg)

⏳ Espérance de vie

12-16 years

🎨 Couleurs

Red and white, black and white, brindle and white, tricolor

🌍 Origine

Central Africa (Congo region), ancient breed

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — needs regular exercise; escape artist!

🍽️ Alimentation

Quality commercial dog food; appropriate portions

✓ Groupe FCI

Group 5

✓ Section FCI

Primitive Types

✓ Numéro FCI