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| Breed: Basenji | Group (AKC): Hound |  |
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| Country of Origin | Zaire |
| Type of coat | Smooth, short-haired, fine, silky coat |
| Grooming | Comb or brush his smooth coat and bathe when necessary. Daily exercise will prevent obesity. |
| Average height | 16 - 17 inches |
| Average weight | 21 - 24 lbs. |
| Activity level | High |
| Watchdog | High. Depends on dog and owner attentiveness; doesn't bark to alert |
| Protection | Low |
| Intelligence | High. |
| Trainability | High. Rewards-based training produces best results |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, if properly socialized and supervised |
| Character | Intelligent, affectionate |
| Ideal home environment | Indoor or outdoor dog that does best with a fenced yard and lots of exercise |
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