Where did the Basenji dog breed come from?

Where did the Basenji dog breed come from?

The first traces of a dog similar to the Basenji are found in Egyptian tombs and wall drawings of five thousand years ago. Also called the Congo Dog, it was first introduced to England in 1937. English breeders refined it and exported it all over the world.

What kind of intelligence does a Basenji have?

Basenjis have a strong prey drive. According to the book The Intelligence of Dogs, they are the second least trainable dog, when required to do human commands (behind only the Afghan Hound). Their real intelligence manifests when they are required to actually solve problems for the sake of the dogs’ own goals (such as food, or freedom).

Is the Basenji a barker or a Barker?

The Basenji is probably one of the oldest breeds of domesticated dog, and perhaps that’s why he’s not a barker. Early people may have preferred a quiet dog on hunts. Like his wild cousin the wolf, the Basenji can bark but usually barks only once and then is silent.

Which is the plural form of the word Basenji?

In the Congo, the Basenji is also known as “dog of the bush”. The dogs are also known to the Azande of southern Sudan as ango angari. The word basɛ́nzi itself is the plural form of mosɛ́nzi.

How big does a Basenji Pitbull mix get?

Basenji Pitbull mixes are medium-sized dogs with pricked ears. They have a slim body and a deep chest. They have a thick short coat that comes in varied colors like black, white, red, or brindle. They are easier to groom. They can grow to a height of 15 to 17 inches tall and weigh approximately 25 to 35 pounds.

What does Basenji mean in the Lingala language?

The Azande and Mangbetu people from the northeastern Congo region describe Basenjis, in the local Lingala language, as mbwá na basɛ́nzi. Translated, this means ‘dogs of the savages’, or ‘dogs of the villagers’.