Of course! They use their voice in a distinctive yodel or barro. The Basenji is an ancient hunter originating in Africa and highly valued in Egypt. Bred to hunt reed rats, they became prized companions and were given as gifts to the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. They are fastidious about staying clean and dislike wet and cold weather.
The Basenji is a generally healthy breed with an average lifespan of years. Basenjis can suffer from common conditions like bladder stones and hypothyroidism. Early detection is the key to a long and happy life, so be sure to schedule routine checkups.
We know that because you care so much about your dog, you want to take good care of her. That is why we have summarized the health concerns we will be discussing with you over the life of your Basenji. By knowing about health concerns specific to Basenjis, we can tailor a preventive health plan to watch for and hopefully prevent some predictable risks.
That does not mean your dog will have these problems; it just means that she is more at risk than other dogs. We will describe the most common issues seen in Basenjis to give you an idea of what may come up in her future. This guide contains general health information important to all canines as well as the most important genetic predispositions for Basenjis. At the end of the booklet, we have also included a description of what you can do at home to keep your African Barkless Dog looking and feeling her best.
And unfortunately, your Basenji is more likely than other dogs to have problems with her teeth. It starts with tartar build-up on the teeth and progresses to infection of the gums and roots of the teeth. Basenjis are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections — the same ones that all dogs can get — such as parvo, rabies, and distemper. Many of these infections are preventable through vaccination, which we will recommend based on the diseases we see in our area, her age, and other factors.
Obesity can be a significant health problem in Basenjis. It is a serious disease that may cause or worsen joint problems, metabolic and digestive disorders, back pain and heart disease.
Instead, give her a hug, brush her fur or teeth, play a game with her, or perhaps take her for a walk. Everything from fleas and ticks to ear mites can infest her skin and ears. Hookworms, roundworms, heartworms, and whipworms can get into her system in a number of ways: drinking unclean water, walking on contaminated soil, or being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Some of these parasites can be transmitted to you or a family member and are a serious concern for everyone. One of the best things you can do for your Basenji is to have her spayed neutered for males. In females, this means we surgically remove the ovaries and usually the uterus, and in males, it means we surgically remove the testicles.
Spaying or neutering decreases the likelihood of certain types of cancers and eliminates the possibility of your pet becoming pregnant or fathering unwanted puppies. Performing this surgery also gives us a chance, while your pet is under anesthesia, to identify and address some of the diseases your dog is likely to develop.
For example, if your pet needs hip X-rays or a puppy tooth extracted, this would be a good time. This is convenient for you and easy for your friend. Routine blood testing prior to surgery also helps us to identify and take precautions for common problems that increase anesthetic or surgical risk.
Stones can form in the urinary bladder resulting in irritation and potentially obstruction. There are a few different types of stones that can form in the kidney or in the bladder, and Basenjis are more likely to develop them than other breeds. Call us immediately! Fanconi syndrome is a disorder of the kidneys that allows vital blood nutrients to escape into the urine. Because these nutrients are so important, affected Basenjis can experience excessive urination and thirst, weight loss and weakness from abnormal electrolyte levels.
Symptoms usually appear between two and six years of age. The severity and course of the disease varies from dog to dog, with some remaining stable for years and others falling into fatal kidney failure. Both hips and elbows are at risk for dysplasia, an inherited disease that causes the joints to develop improperly and results in arthritis.
You may notice that he begins to show lameness in his legs or has difficulty getting up from lying down. We can treat the arthritis—the sooner the better—to minimize discomfort and pain. It also eliminates the possibility of unwanted litters. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration.
Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. Jul 30, 2 Minutes. When does heat start? How long is each cycle? Is this a lifetime thing? Share a few contact details to get your FREE e-book. Basenjis have many characters similar to that of Pariah dogs and dingoes. They do not have any distinctive odor and cleanses itself like a cat. It makes a peculiar sound like howling and yodeling unlike the characteristic bark by other breeds of dog.
It seems to have originated from the deep forest areas of the Congo Basin and hence they are also called as Congo dogs. For this reason they are used for hunting in dense forest region. Male dogs grow on an average from cm and females are in the range of cm. The average weight of fully grown adult basenji is anywhere from kg. This breed can also get affected with eye problems like retinal atrophy and intestinal issues.
Wild dogs can be the predators for Basenji dog since many times they are killed by wild wolves. Dogs can be attacked by big cats in case they are abundant in number.
In Croatia there are instances where dogs are frequently killed by wolves and in Wisconsin reports show that people have received more compensation for dog rather than livestock. Striped hyenas are natural predators for village dogs. In rare cases reptiles like pythons can kill the dogs if they accidentally caught hold of them. Basenji dogs become sexually mature when they are months old.
But most of them engage in reproductive activities when they are two years old. Female dogs will experience estrous cycle for preparing to the stage of pregnancy. Female basenjis can reproduce puppies in one breeding season. Often it gives birth to puppies during the same months of the year like November-December in the Northern Hemisphere and in June if it lives in Australia. The conception occurs from days of gamete and within two weeks the embryo attaches to the uterus. Like most of the dogs, the gestation period of Basenji would be days.
Basenji dogs are short haired and elegant looking dogs. It has a small tail with erect ears and polished neck. When they are young the forehead remains wrinkled. Its eyes are attractive but it looks as though the dogs are squinting. They are muscular and athletic and are powerful and strong for their size. It walks like a horse with confident gait with their short curled tail adding more elegance to its feature.
Basenji dogs are available in various colors like black, red, and white and brownish black. Some are tricolored having dull white colored chests and stomach. Many breeds have classic tail with either single or double curl. They do not shed their hair and hence it can be ideal dog for asthma and allergic people. The Cairmal dog is a small sized dog and is developed by crossing the Cairn Terrier and the Maltese dog breeds.
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