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Basenji Quiz

An ancient hunting dog from Africa that cannot bark but can yodel. How much do you know about the Basenji?

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  1. Why can't a Basenji bark?

    A barking dog would spook the game in the forest.

  2. What do owners call the Basenji's yodel-like sound?

    It sits somewhere between a yodel, a howl and a chortle.

  3. In which region did tribes rely on Basenjis to hunt?

    Egyptian artifacts from 3000 BC show similar dogs.

  4. When did the Basenji reach the United States?

    Nearly every U.S. Basenji descends from a few original imports.

  5. Why is the tip of a Basenji's curled tail white?

    The flash of white was useful in dark forests.

  6. What was the fastest Basenji's recorded speed in AKC competition?

    That is a 22-pound dog moving at highway speed.

  7. How does a Basenji groom itself?

    Basenjis carry virtually no dog odor.

  8. Which hereditary kidney condition is the Basenji's main breed-specific risk?

    Symptoms usually appear between four and eight years, and a DNA test exists.

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