Litter size: 5-6

Today's Basenji descends from the dogs that came from Zaire in the 1930's

Very silent when tracking

Like the wolf, the Basenji has only one breeding cycle ea. Year.

Rarely barks, but howls almost like a yodel.

Quick and fast on their feet, Basenjis love to run and chase, so much so that they are sometimes competitively run in lure courses. There are few creatures the Basenji is likely to encounter (including its owner!) that it does not believe it can outwit or outrun. This, combined with the breed's typically fearless approach to the world, makes it a good idea not to allow a Basenji to run free in an unconfined area or where it may get into trouble.