Basenji dog

Basenji dog
Basenji breed dog is one of the oldest breeds, Basenji dog is a small, short-haired, high-konogaya African hunting dog, Besenji dog is a smart dog.
Basenji, commonly known as "Nelayev dog" is one of the oldest breeds. The Basenji dog first dogs were imported from the source of the Nile as a gift pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Later, when the civilization of Egypt went into decline and ceased to exist, Basenjis were consigned to oblivion. However, the homeland of this species in Central Africa, it continued to appreciate in mind, speed, hunting ability and silence.
Many centuries later, English explorer rediscovered the Basenji breed and in 1895 brought a couple of dogs in England. Unfortunately, these little dogs are sick with plague, and soon died. Not counting this failed attempt to introduce "outside" world with the Basenji, a breed remained in obscurity until 1937, when it was successfully introduced in England. At the Basenji dog same time, Mrs. Byron Rogers of New York brought a couple of dogs in America. Unfortunately for America, born of the bitch and her litter of puppies were ill with plague and died, except for males Boissy. In 1941, from Africa to Boston was brought by a young female Basenji, it was acquired by Alexander Femister from Kingston, Massachusetts. Soon after, he bought a dog and Boissy, which Mrs. Rogers had brought to the U.S. in 1937. Young female of the Congo and Boissy tied and got the first litter of puppies Basenji American breeding


 Basenji dog
Basenji breed dog is a smart dog, Basenji dog is a dog of small size, leaving an impression of beauty.
Later, the Canadian Kennel Dr Richmond, and from England were brought to other dogs. Breeders interested in this breed - so ancient and yet so new in America - and began to get puppies for breeding.
In 1942 he was educated Basenji Club of America, which adopted a breed standard drawn up by English club Basenjis. In 1943, the American Kennel Club has allowed the registration of the breed in the stud book and endorsed the standard. A few months later it was registered 59 dogs. Basenji in size and additive like fox terrier. This Basenji dog is a dog of small size, leaving an impression of beauty, grace and wit - its not for nothing compared to small deer.
One of the features Basenjis - her hair. Coming from countries with tropical climates, it silky coat that shimmers in the sun with copper. In the colder edges of the fur of dogs coarsens, but its brilliance is not lost. Other features of this breed - no barking, forehead deep wrinkles, erect ears and dark, clever, watchful eyes. The natives use her wit and courage to find and toe game, in order to drive the game online, for the pursuit of a wounded animal, as well as for hunting cane rats - evil creatures with long teeth, weighing from 5.5 to 9 kilograms (in the This lack of barking is of particular importance

 Basenji dog
Cute Basenji puppies playing with each other. Basenji puppies are very playful and affectionate at the same time, like a kitten.
Those who had the opportunity in America and England to meet with small Basenji dog have been able to verify that it has everything that they'd like to see in a dog. This is a charming, sweet companion, very playful and affectionate at the same time, like a kitten. Refinement and neatness of the dog that licks itself like a cat, make it ideal for those who are important impeccable cleanliness in the house. Sound that Basenji expresses joy, striking - it's hard to describe. It's somewhere between a chortle and Tyrolean overflow. Dog produces the sound, when very happy, we can only share with her this feeling.
By nature it is an obedient dog, which seeks to give pleasure. Her joie de vivre in show rings and competitions, as well as the manner of motion (like a thoroughbred horse gait) are admirable.
Basenji. Official Standard
Approved May 8, 1990
General view. Basenji dog - a small, short-haired, high-konogaya African hunting dog with a short back and a slight addition. Head is covered by skin folds and high planted in a convex neck. Tail High set, in the ring. The dog is elegant and graceful, with a balanced and energetic character. Harmonicity of addition and strong muscles attached to dogs movements ease and speed. Basenji uses for hunting and vision, and flair.
Features: Basenji should not bark, but it's not a dumb dog.
Typical features of the breed are namorschenny forehead, tightly curled tail and swift, easy motion (resembling the lynx racehorse).
FAULTS: Any departure from the standards specified below shall be considered a fault and the seriousness of which is directly proportional to the degree of this deviation.
Growth, proportion, composition. Ideal height at withers: males - 43 cm, females - 41 cm length of the body (from humeroscapular joint to point of buttock): males - 43 cm, females - 41 cm Approximate weight for dogs - 11 kg, for females - 10 kg. This ratio of height at the withers and weight of the dog has a slight build

Basenji dog
Basenji breed dog has very soft skin, Basenji dog is a  independent, energetic and affectionate dog distrustful of outsiders.

Head high set. Eyes from brown to dark brown, almond shaped, obliquely set, and with keen expression. Edge of the eyelids are dark. Ears small, erect, set high, graceful, slightly tilted forward. The skull is flat, flat, medium width, tapering to the eyes. Muzzle tapers from eye to nose. The Basenji dog transition from forehead to muzzle pronounced. Muzzle shorter than skull, without coarse and short, rounded Bryl. When the dog is alert, the forehead appear numerous fine wrinkles. Folds go to the Basenji dog cheeks, but they should not be at the same time raw. Creases were more pronounced in puppies, but less noticeable on a black, tricolor and brindle. Nose: black desirable. Teeth: incisors are strictly in line, scissor bite. Neck, Topline, Body. Neck long, high set, expanding the base, gradually passing into the withers. Topline: Straight. Housing is compact, with short backs, short loin, tapering posteriorly. Ribs moderately sprung, dropped to the elbows. Chest not broad. Tail Set high, curled over his back in a tightly wound ring tight to the thigh.
Forequarters. Scapula oblique. Scapula and humerus approximately the same length. Elbows held tightly to his chest. Legs straight, dry, with clear thin bones, forearm length and is well visible tendons. Pasterns long, strong, slightly sloping. The feet are small, oval and compact with thick pads and well arched toes. Fifth toes are usually removed.
Hindquarters Strong and muscular, not wide apart. Hocks low omitted and turning neither in nor out, long legs, the angles of the knee expressed. Feet are the same as in forequarters.
Coat and color. Fur is thin and short. The skin is very soft.


 Basenji dog
Colour chestnut-red, pure black, tricolor (pure black and chestnut red); brindle (black stripes on chestnut-new-red background). When all colors - white paws, neck and tail tip.
Allowed white limbs, blaze on the forehead and white collar should not prevail over the main color. Paint and stains should be saturated with a clear boundary between the black and red in color and tri-color stripes with brindle
Movement. Characteristic gait - faster trot. Step sweeping, smooth, stress-free. Spin motion is straightforward. With increasing speed straight from the shoulder joint to the legs and front legs from the hip joint to the paw hind legs converge toward the Basenji dog center of gravity.
Temperament. Intelligent, independent, energetic and affectionate dog distrustful of outsiders