Dog breed catalog

Spitz and Primitive types

BASENJI

Classification Code
5 FCI-Standard N° 43
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Use:

Hunting dog, companion.

appearance:

Lightly built, finely boned aristocratic looking animal, high on legs compared with its length, always poised, alert and intelligent. Wrinkled head, with pricked ears, proudly carried on a well arched neck. Deep brisket runs up into a definite waist, tail tightly curled presenting a picture of a well balanced dog of gazelle-like grace.

temperament:

Barkless but not mute, its own special noise a mixture of a chortle and a yodel. Remarkable for its cleanliness in every way. An intelligent, independent, but affectionate and alert breed. Can be aloof with strangers.

size:

Ideal height : dogs 43 cm (17 ins) at withers, bitches 40 cm (16 ins) at withers.

criteria:

A,B,C

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