iDog Breed Number: CB20
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000030
Original: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; Energetic, inquisitive hounds, Basenjis need running room and lots of exercise
Good With Children: Better with Older Children
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Independent
Height: 43.2 cm (male), 40.6 cm (female)
Weight: 10.9 kg (male), 10 kg (female)
Life Expectancy: 13-14 years
Barking Level: Quiet
History:
Web Source Name: Basenji
from AKC
Other Name: African Bush Dog; African Barkless Dog; Ango Angari; Congo Dog; Zande Dog
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Corneal dystrophy | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hip dysplasia | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Persistent pupillary membrane | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Pyruvate kinase deficiency of erythrocyte | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Retinal dysplasia | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Immunoproliferative (Basenji) enteropathy/lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Fanconi syndrome | Most Important | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)