Which dog breed is considered to be barkless?

An elegant, lightly built hunting dog from the Congo, the Basenji is known as the “Barkless Dog” due to his making a noise that sounds like a yodel or a high pitched scream when excited. They also will have the usual whines, whimpers and you are likely to hear a low pitched growl when strangers approach.

The Basenji is highly intelligent. They can smell and see at a great distance. They were originally used as a hunter’s dog to flush game into the open. They are similar to a cat in their manner as they are fiercely independent and can be stubborn at times.

They do need daily exercise and will love to walk and hike with you.

The Basenji has short hair, sheds very little, and has sharp, pointy ears. It stands about 16 inches tall, weighs about 22 pounds, and lives up to 12 years of age. They are very clever and loving and can make an excellent companion. They have a way to make facial expressions when you speak to them. They like to be clean and have similar to a feline grooming habits.

The Basenji is faithfully loyal and will defend their home relentlessly. They consider themselves part of the family and will expect to live where you do, indoors. They demand attention and love to play but are not the fetch or Frisbee type of dog. Instead, they love to chase things.

Basenjis are also good show dogs as they have a proud manner and have a shiny brown coat.

Introduced to the U.S. in 1930, the Phemister’s Bois was the first Basenji registered with the AKC in 1944.