The Basenji, commonly
known as the "Barkless Dog", is a small
athletic dog with many unusual traits. Short-haired with
a wrinkled forehead. The keen eyesight and remarkable
scenting ability of the Basenji means they hunt using
both sight and scent. A high energy dog who enjoys such
activities as lure coursing, tracking, conformation,
obedience, and agility. One of the oldest breeds, the
Basenji appeared on ancient Egyptian engravings dating
back to 3600 BC. They were preserved in their native land
of Central Africa where they were highly regarded for
their intelligence, courage, speed, keen scenting
ability, and silence. They do not bark but instead make
yodelling sounds. They are somewhat cat-like in their
mannerisms, in so much as they are frisky, agile, and
cleans themselves like a cat does. The Basenji is an
intelligent, independent, but affectionate and alert
breed. Known to be aloof and cautious with strangers,
calm and gentle with friends, and loving with children.
Canaan
Dog
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The Canaan Dog is a
medium-size, robustly made, Spitz-type dog which has been
indigenous to the region encompassed by modern Israel for
centuries. The Canaan Dog (Kelef
K'naani) is a breed of dog known for its intense barking,
trainability, and survival abilities when food and water
are scarce. The coat is short to medium in length, harsh,
and straight and may be white with large spots in either
black, red, or brown or it may be all brown or all black
with or without white marks. The ears are medium-sized,
pointed, and held erect. The tail is plumed and usually
held curled over the back. The eyes are dark-coloured.
The adult dog stands 48 to 61 centimetres tall at the
shoulder and weighs 16 to 25 kg. The breed was developed
during the late 1930s as a guard dog for kibbutzim and
trained for mine detection in the Second World War. Has
also been used as a guide dog for the blind and as a
search and rescue dog.
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