Special Nutritional Needs For The Basenji
By: Jane R. Bicks, D.V.M.


A truly ancient breed. While it's skin and coat may
not require much care, the Basenji certainly requires
attention and play.


It is easily bored, so leaving dry food down all 
day can help satisfy it. No need to worry about
calories, since this dog doesn't gain weight easily.


A hollow bone stuffed with peanut butter helps to make
the day go by faster.



The Basenji is a small, short haired hunting dog from Africa. It
is short backed and lightly built, appearing high on the leg
compared to its length. The wrinkled head is proudly carried
on a well arched neck and the tail is set high and curled.

Elegant and graceful, the whole demeanor is one of poise and
inquiring alertness. The balanced structure and the smooth musculature
enables it to move with ease and agility. The Basenji hunts by
both sight and scent.

Characteristics--The Basenji should not bark but is not mute. The
wrinkled forehead, tightly curled tail and swift, effortless gait
(resembling a racehorse trotting full out) are typical of the breed.
Faults--Any departure from the following points must be considered
a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault is regarded is
to be in exact proportion to its degree.

Size, Proportion, Substance
Ideal height for dogs is 17 inches and bitches 16 inches. Dogs 17
inches and bitches 16 inches from front of chest to point of
buttocks. Approximate weight for dogs, 24 pounds and bitches, 22 pounds.
Lightly built within this height to weight ratio.


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for Your Basenji Dog

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