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  How to Care for a Basenji - eHow.com
Basenjis are naturally warm and friendly and love to be with children, but like any dog, they'll use their teeth if they think they need to discipline a small child.
Basenjis are one of the "independent" breeds of dog, and as such, pleasing you is not a priority.
Basenjis aren't fond of dry food alone, so try adding a dressing of raw vegetables on top of their nightly meal or a dab of canned pumpkin for fiber.
www.ehow.com /how_9984_care-basenji.html   (897 words)

  
 Spagthorpe Production Motorcycles: Basenji   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Basenji II When replacing the components of the double-inverse Earles suspensions, ensure that a) you have built a symmetrical suspension and b) that the suspension is properly oriented to maintain the motorcycle’s anti-dive characteristics.
Basenji II Before rebuilding the double-inverse Earles suspensions, mark each component with painted dots of the following color combinations: All left-hand components should be in shades of green; all right-hand components should be in shades of red.
Basenji II When upgrading from a Series I to a Series II, be aware of the changes in the motorcycle’s handling characteristics.
www.spagthorpe.com /production/basenji.html   (2004 words)

  
 Basenji Pictures, Photos, Information and Free eCards
The Basenji is a small to medium sized dog weighing between 22 to 25 pounds.
AKC acceptable colors for Basenjis are fl, chestnut red, tricolor or brindle all with white on chest, feet and tip of tail in any color including pinto, white or brindle.
Basenjis are also known for licking and grooming their hair like a cat.
www.dogbreedz.com /breeds/basenji.cfm   (589 words)

  
 BASENJI CLUB OF VICTORIA-AUSTRALIA
Because of the Basenji's inability to bark wooden bells made from the Borassus nut are tied around their necks to allow the hunter to keep track of his dog.
The natives hold their Basenjis in such high esteem that they seem to have equal rights with their masters and they enjoy being carried around their masters necks to the hunt.
Basenjis are known to be barkless but this does not mean that they are silent.
www.basenjiclubvic.org /index.html   (170 words)

  
 Basenji Companions - What's a Basenji
Basenjis smell your breath and your clothes every time you come in for clues as to what you've been eating, where you have been, and what you have been up to.
In some areas of Zaire a good hunting Basenji is more prized by natives than a wife, as he is the one that helps put food on the table in a desperately poor country where food is at a premium.
Basenjis must be let out of the crate as soon as you get home, and letting the clean, little, snuggly dogs sleep with you is another way to increase their out-of-crate time.
basenjicompanions.org /what.html   (1271 words)

  
 The Basenji
If basenjis were high school students, they would not be the brainiacs who score high enough on their SATs to go to Harvard on a full scholarship.
Well, basenji folks are not only incredibly loyal to their personal dogs but also to the breed as a whole.
Basenjis are an ancient breed, and I have attempted to collect here as much evidence of them as possible from ancient Egypt.
bleedingeyeballs.com /basenjiart/basenji.htm   (999 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - Basenji
The Basenji is a small, short haired hunting dog from Africa.
The balanced structure and the smooth musculature enables it to move with ease and agility.
The Basenji hunts by both sight and scent.
www.akc.org /breeds/basenji/index.cfm   (590 words)

  
 Basenji
Basenjis are known to be efficient hunters (pointing, flushing and going to ground after game), coursers and at the same time make wonderful pets.
For the Basenjis to survive in the jungle, they had only their wit to outsmart whatever situation presented itself, usually life or death in the form of a much larger jungle animal.
Basenjis are a dominant breed and, although they get along well with other breeds when introduced properly, situations may arise between breeds or the same sex.
www.netpets.com /dogs/reference/breedinfo/submit/basenji.html   (901 words)

  
 MABC - So you think you want a Basenji
Basenjis are hounds and were bred to be independent, resourceful and efficient hunters.
Basenjis are an active, intelligent, demanding dog, requiring your attention most of the time, and your love all of the time.
Basenjis are affectionate, loving dogs, who will build a strong bond with you and your family.
www.mabasenji.org /wantab.html   (570 words)

  
 Basenji Club of Great Britain - About Basenjis
The Basenji came to the western world from Africa, mainly from the Congo (Zaire) and the Sudan but there are accounts of them in most of the other African areas; although nowadays there are very few pockets of pure bred dogs remaining.
In Sierra Leone the Basenji is known as the talking dog because they yodel instead of barking, they are also known as the witch’s dog or familiars; the more powerful the witch doctor the more dogs he owns.
The Basenji is a unique dog of terrier size and come in four colour variations: red and white; fl and white; a combination of these colours known as a tri-colour and brindle.
www.basenjiclubofgb.org /basenjis.shtml   (849 words)

  
 Basenji, Information, Basenjis, Dog that does not bark
Basenji are small, unusual, elegant, athletic dogs about the size of a fox terrier, with a smooth shiny coat of copper, red, fl and tan, fl and brindle.
Basenji are very clever at getting their own way, they succeed less by obstinacy than by charm.
The Basenji is happiest when it is kept with two or three other Basenji; they will not fight among themselves.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /basenji.htm   (647 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Basenji
Upon hearing that the Basenji is a small barkless dog with an easy-care short coat, a person often jumps to the conclusion that this is the perfect apartment dog.
Recently, a Basenji owner who was preparing to take her dog for a walk answered the phone before heading out the door.
Basenjis tend to be aloof with strangers, but if you allow them to make the first overtures, you'll find a friend for life.
www.canismajor.com /dog/basenji.html   (1224 words)

  
 The Basenji FAQ
In Africa, Basenjis were and are used as all-around hunters; they are used to flush small animals and birds into the waiting nets of the Pygmy hunters; as well as ridding the village of the large (and annoying) river rats which come to visit from nearby rivers.
Many basenjis complete their AKC or CKC championships before reaching a year of age, but there is nothing wrong with the owner-handler that finishes their very first dog between 2 and 3 years old.
As with the original basenji imports of the 1930's, the unusual colors have returned, and are again being bred away from due to the preference of breeders.
www.voyuz.net /basenji-faq.html   (5292 words)

  
 Basenji at Kaynine Online
By definition, a Basenji is a small hound approximately 16 to 18 inches in height and weighs approximately 22 to 24 lbs.
It was not until 1895 that Western Civilization discovered the Basenji in Africa in the Congo regions, being used by the various tribes as a hunting dog.
Basenjis do have a very independent nature and because o£ this can sometimes be hard to live with.
www.kaynineonline.com /breed_basenji.htm   (1182 words)

  
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Our mission is to ensure the placement of Basenjis in a safe and loving way, with the least amount of upset to the Basenji being placed.
Basenjis may not be welcomed in the new homes of divorce or separation, or the new landlord might not accept dogs or a move because of a change in job location.
A Basenji shows up with one of the diseases that can occur in a Basenji,Some owners get rid of older Basenjis or ones with chronic, but non-catching, illnesses, some of which are very inexpensive to manage and treat.
www.basenjirescue.us   (471 words)

  
 Basenji puppies for sale breeders Basenjis
Basenjis repertoire of sounds range from a pleasing throaty crow to a keening wail made when they are lonely or unhappy.
Basenjis will make a good pet as long as they are handled on a regular basis from an early age.
The Basenji was imported to England in the 1930's and then made their way to America in 1941.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/basenji.htm   (418 words)

  
 Basenjis: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Basenjis are intriguing in that they are physically unable to bark.
Basenjis are active go-getters who were bred to hunt.
Bored Basenjis are famous for chewing through drywall, ripping the stuffing out of sofas, and turning your yard into a moonscape of craters.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/basenjis.html   (811 words)

  
 Basenji - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
The gait of the Basenji is distinctive, resembling a horse trotting as he moves with elegance, ease and agility.
Some of the health problems found in the Basenji breed include: Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Hypothyroidism, and Fanconi Syndrome which is a kidney disease that strikes the middle-aged dog and is often fatal; however with new treatments many dogs are able to survive.
Another health concern for the Basenji is Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency in Basenjis, this is an inherited lack of the PK enzyme in the red blood cells of an affected dog.
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /basenji.htm   (1168 words)

  
 Basenji
The Basenji is an African hunting dog, traditionally associated with the pygmies, one of the oldest races on the planet.
Basenjis tend to be stubborn but remember this is an African hunting dog whos breed seems to be so ancient that it has originated before barking became a standard feature on dogs.
Basenjis also love to dig, for the sport of it, to get the cats in the other yard, to go and say hello to the mail man. Many Basenjis have been named Houdini, for the reasons I have just told you, the Basenji is the escape artist of the dog world.
www.ashworth.org /dennis/basenji.html   (1266 words)

  
 WAKAN BASENJIS-WHAT IS A BASENJI?
A Basenji is not mute and makes an array of noises ranging from a growl, meow, burr, chortle, yodel, sort of a bark, to a bone-chilling scream.
In America, those avid hunters that do choose to use a Basenji claim that they are excellent using both their sight and scent on the hunt.
Owning a Basenji with a percentage of African blood is indeed a special experience.
www.wakanbasenjis.org /whatisab.html   (948 words)

  
 What to feed a Basenji
For the Basenji I recommend foods that contain their protein from beef or horse meats blended with poultry.
I am also providing you with information about which sources of vitamins and minerals are best for a Basenji because it has also been proven that different breeds will assimilate different sources of vitamins and minerals in different ways.
There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that a Basenji can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for a Basenji.
home.att.net /~wdcusick/Basenji.html   (1323 words)

  
 Screening Basenji breeders
Basenjis can present unexpected challenges to the first-time owner so it’s important to select a breeder who is both willing to help you and knowledgeable enough to do so effectively.
Properly caring for and socializing a litter of Basenji puppies is time consuming work and a breeder who routinely produces multiple litters per year in their own home may need to cut costs on veterinary care, nutrition, or socialization.
Basenji puppies are not ready to go home with their new owners until they are eight weeks of age, or older.
www.basenji.org /learn/ScreeningBreeders.html   (1898 words)

  
 Basenji Reasons Not to Get
To a basenji, the zap is only a mild inconvenience when chasing a squirrel or rabbit.
Basenjis can be happy in the city, in apartments, or condos, but only with owners who understand they will have to devote a lot of time and energy keeping their basenji happy.
My only goal is to help those unfamiliar with basenjis make informed decisions when choosing the basenji as a pet, and when looking for a reputable breeder.
basenji.20m.com /ReasonsNottoGet.htm   (708 words)

  
 Basenji Club of Cincinnati
Magic's color is the sofisticated fl tie affair also known as the Black and White version of the Basenji.
The amount of white on your basenji is your own personal preference.
All basenji's must have a white tipped tail, a white chest, and at least four white toes (on all four feet).
www.angelfire.com /oh3/bcoc   (416 words)

  
 You sure you want a Basenji? Basenji Breeder, Basenji puppy
I don't know if you are familiar with Basenjis, but they are a little more chewier then your normal puppy for about the first year and a half.
Leaving a young Basenji puppy alone in the house free roaming is not a wise idea.
Most Basenjis will keep on going when they get out of the yard, this is one of the times when that "mind of their own" kicks in, unfortunately this is also the time when the Basenjis are "not car smart" and meet their doom.
deesbasenjis.tripod.com /d/id24.html   (638 words)

  
 The Basenji Webring
Basenjis are comical, quizzical, highly intelligent and full of energy.
The Basenji Breed Council facilitates liaison between and represents the interests of the UK Breed Clubs in promoting and fostering maintenance of the breed standard, the education and training of judges, the compilation of judging lists and the health and welfare of the breed.
Meet the beautiful Basenji through a brief history, description of organized activities, and what it is like to live with a Basenji; many photos including the vintage photo that inspired my fascination with the breed.
m.webring.com /hub?ring=basenji   (1462 words)

  
 The Basenji
The Basenji is a dog requiring commitment of an owner.
This short-haired dog has no bark but is able to produce plenty of other sounds that may make the owner (and neighbors) wish it did bark.
Basenjis love to be a part of the family.
www.pgaa.com /canine/general/basenji.html   (283 words)

  
 Basenji Gift at Animal World®
Basenji Pillow from Animal World® looks great and is perfect for home decor or as a nap pillow.
This Basenji T Shirt looks great and is available in kids and adult sizes.
Made of durable lightweight aluminum, this Basenji sign is perfect for outdoor function or indoor decor, measures 12" diamond square and has two holes for easy hanging.
anwo.com /store/basenji_gift.html   (591 words)

  
 Dee's Basenjis, Basenji Breeder, puppies, sounds, & more..
I have owned and bred Basenjis since 1992, and love the breed, although they are not for everyone!
It is in the Basenjis nature to run as they are hunters, and they love to run.
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