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Originally Posted by angieh
They do look as if they had a grand time. There are some good photo captures there Shelley - especially that last photo!
I know nothing about the origins of the Basenji - can you tell me a bit about the breed?
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The last pic is of Malaika and another Puppy, both were born on New Years Eve.
Basenjis are an ancient breed that originated in Africa and Egypt Angie. The modern Basenji remains very similar to the original Dogs, they are called a pariah breed.
They are the smallest hound and are used for hunting in Africa.
Basenjis are quite cat like in behaviour, they like to be clean and wash their faces like cats, they're also independantly minded and will only do something for you if there is something in it for them.
The breed is just two splits from a Wolf, they don't bark and have two pads joined on each foot like a wolf.