Ankhu near Rochester, MN Sonbar in North Branch, MNHARMONY HOUNDSWe have available basenjis! ALL PUPS ARE:* PUREBRED BASENJIS* AKC REGISTERED* DEWORMED* VACCINATED* CHILD SOCIALIZED* VET INSPECTED* HEALTH GUARANTEED (including Fanconi)You have come to the right place if you are interested in adding an AKC Registered Basenji puppy to your life. We produce pups of all four AKC recognized colors. You are welcome to come visit us and our basenjis - just give us a call.References available (including our vet). Why get a Basenji? * Barkless * Wonderful affectionate family pets* Odorfree (no dog smell)* Small-medium sized (18-24 pounds)* Carefree short hair * Lick themselves clean like a cat.* Cool Looking* Healthy* Cleanliness fanactics* Rare breed (very interesting)* Hypoallergenic (little dander)* Very intelligent* Beautiful curly tail and erect ears* Tons of personality* Love to play* Great with kids and adults alike* Elegant* Adorable Wrinkles* Great bed fellow

* MUST be contained at ALL times * Must have fenced area to exercise* Stubborn* Independent* Mischievious* Hunters* Require your time and attention* Escape artists* Act like toddlers* Act like teenagers* Desire canine companionship* Can be very destructive Dayna T. JohnsonState Licensed Breeder 912-590-2575 We are located in Southeast Georgia.AKC Basenji Puppies for Sale Nice and Friendly Basenji Dog TOP QUALITY BASENJI PUPPIES AVAILABLE Fanconi tested Champion bloodlines (free shipping) twelve pups born dec thirty first get deposits in quick Puppies available nationwide from Basenji Club Members young Basenji for sale Red White Basenji puppy reservations first week of Jan due d basenji puppy for sale Proudlaan Basenjis - Top Quality Champion Basenjis Fanconi Clear Puppies Available NOW Devils Peak Basenjis has puppies available ROCKY TOP TENNESSEE BASENJIS Family:sighthound, scenthound, primitive, Southern (pariah)

Area of origin:Central Africa (Zaire and the Congo) Original function:hunting small game Average size of male:Ht: 17, Wt: 24 Average size of female:Ht: 16, Wt: 22 Other names:Congo dog, Congo terrier Basenji Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Some consider the Basenji to have terrier-like mannerisms because he is feisty for a hound. More often he is considered catlike in mannerisms: clever, inquisitive, stubborn, independent and reserved. His hunting roots are very evident, as he loves to chase and trail. He needs regular mental and physical stimulation, lest he become frustrated and destructive. Basenjis may be barkless, but they are not mute. They do make a sort of yodel, howl and shriek and occasionally bark, but just one or two fox barks at a time. The Basenji is an active dog that needs daily mental and physical exercise. His needs can be met by a long walk followed by a vigorous game, or by running freely in a safe, enclosed area. He does best as an indoor dog with access to a yard.

Coat care is minimal, consisting of only occasional brushing to remove dead hair. Major concerns: Fanconi syndrome, PRA, Basenji enteropathyPorcelain Oven Light Bulb Socket Minor concerns: PPM, PKDutch Shepherd Puppies For Sale In Sc Suggested tests: eye, DNA test for PK, Fanconi urine testPink Poodle Paris Bedding Dogs Related to the Basenji Interested in the history of the Basenji dog breed? The Basenji is among the most primitive of breeds, discovered on the African Congo with Pygmy hunters. Early explorers called the dogs after the tribes that owned them or the area in which they were found, such as Zande dogs or Congo terriers. The native tribes used the dogs (which often wore large bells around their necks) as pack hunters, driving game into nets.

Early attempts to bring basenjis to England in the late 1800s and early 1900s were unsuccessful because the dogs all succumbed to distemper. In the 1930s, a few dogs were successfully brought back to England and became the foundation (along with subsequent imports from the Congo and Sudan) of the breed outside of Africa. The name Basenji, or 'bush thing', was chosen. The early imports attracted much attention, and soon after the Basenji was brought to America. The breed's popularity as both a pet and show dog grew modestly but steadily. In the 1950s, a surge of popularity occurred as a result of a book and movie featuring a Basenji. The 1980s saw two important but controversial events for the Basenji in America. First, several Basenjis were brought from Africa in an attempt to widen the gene pool and combat some widespread hereditary health problems; some of these dogs introduced the previously unrecognized brindle color into the breed. Second, the Basenji was recognized by the American Sighthound Field Association as a sighthound and was allowed to compete in lure-coursing trials.

Its body structure and hunting style had previously been deemed too unsighthound-like. The Basenji has always been hard to categorize. He retains several primitive characteristics, most notably his lack of barking ability and its yearly, rather than twice yearly, estrus cycle. Shelters with Basenji Dogs Some animal welfare organizations with Basenjis ready for adoption: Many folks may think dogs that end up in rescue are in some way inferior.  Most are dogs that were simply the wrong choice for a family.  Basenjis are not for everyone, and despite their appeal, the demands of owning this active, intelligent hound can be daunting to a first time Basenji owner. Mismatches are one of the top reasons Basenjis wind up in rescue situations.  Sometimes families did not really consider or understand the time and effort required to raise a lively Basenji puppy.  A variety of other situations may arise that necessitate placement of a Basenji with a new owner.  Rescue helps find new homes for these Basenjis or will help the family with advice on how to keep their Basenji.

The following BCOA volunteers are willing to be contacted to provide local assistance to Basenjis in need of adoption.  Sometimes, this will involve referring and/or screening potential adopters, locating foster homes, and getting appropriate medical care for Basenjis in crisis situations.  Keep in mind that email occasionally goes down or people go out of town.  If you do not get an answer in a reasonable amount of time, contact one of the committee members listed below, and we will try to contact that person or refer you to the nearest alternate. Additionally you can contact a regional Basenji club.  A list of clubs affiliated with BCOA can be obtained by clicking HERE. Disclaimer: Contacts on this page are volunteers; the BCOA does not guarantee Basenjis listed or referred and/or the services provided by these volunteers.  Please read BCOA's Rescue Policy.If you would like to become a BCOA Rescue Volunteer contact Joe Carlson. There are also independent volunteer organizations that offer help with rescues.