Basenjis

	The Basenji originated in Africa a long, long time ago. In the time of the ancient Egyptians, there were many carvings on the walls of many Pharos's tombs that resemble Basenjis. In Africa, the Basenji is used as a hunter, tracker and a watch dog.
This is a very astounding dog. It yodels rather than barking, keeps itself clean like a cat, and trots like a horse!
	Basenjis are very cheerful and mischievous dogs. they are very good with people but are sometimes aloof with strangers.
Basenjis are around sixteen to seventeen inches tall and they weigh around twenty-one to twenty-four pounds. They have tightly curled tails that sit on their back. When the ears are pricked up, wrinkles appear on the forehead and cause a quizzical look.
	Basenjis can be three different colors. they can be black, tan, and white (tricolor); black and white, or red and white.


	Comments about Basenjis started to appear around 1870 in the outings of an African explorer. He found the dogs while staying with the Mangbattu and Azende people. He said they were all small and had straight legs, a curled tail and a short, red , smooth coat	[


Are there still true Basenjis in Africa? You tell me. The picture on the left is of a Basenji in Africa in 1987. The one on the right is of a an American bred Basenji. They look pretty similar to me.