The Basenji is a small hunting short-haired dog. The Basenji originates from Africa. It has a short back and a good and light body structure. Overall, the legs appear longer, which is better for a hunting dog. The head is wrinkled, the neck is relatively long, and the buttocks are in a relatively high position and are rolled. The Basenji has a graceful and elegant temperament, and its appearance is full of curiosity and alertness. The muscle tissue of the whole body is very smooth, and the strong muscle groups provide speed.

1. Basenji IQ

The IQ of the Basenji dog ranks 78th, which is a relatively low position. It’s not that dogs are stupid, but it does require trainers to have enough training patience. A movement command needs to be trained many times to develop a good habit. Practice it many times and persist every day, and you will be able to reach a more satisfactory state. In short, owners who train dogs need to be very patient and loving, and they should pay attention to certain training methods and methods, and they will be fine.

2. The degree of hair loss in Basenji dogs

Basenji dogs are not prone to hair loss. There is some hair loss in daily life, but it is not serious and is considered normal growth. Combing and cleaning the hair every day can keep the Basenji dog's hair from getting on the sofa. It is a short-haired dog with not much hair. During daily bathing, using a dog-specific hair cleanser can effectively control hair loss.

3. Characteristics of Basenji Dog

(1)Appearance characteristics

The adult Basenji dog is between 40cm-43cm and weighs approximately 9.5kg-11kg. The average lifespan of a Basenji is 10 to 12 years. The whole body is relatively smooth, with good speed and a keen sense of smell. The limbs are very strong, and the muscles are well-proportioned and strong. The tail is set relatively high, and there are fine short hairs all over the body, usually in black, white, brown, chestnut and other colors. The Basenji’s ears are pointed and stand straight on the head. The Basenji's nose is black and its cheeks are neat and smooth.

(2) Habit characteristics

The Basenji is a kind of dog that likes to live in groups, and its bark is quite special. She must exercise for a period of time every day to maintain her figure. She is very gentle to others and has a rather naughty personality. He is quite indifferent to strangers, and because of his gregarious life, he has quite good leadership skills. Basenji dogs are very neat and clean, and their facial washing movements and methods are similar to those of cats. Basenji dogs are quite curious and are naturally a bit chubby.

4. Is the Basenji dog easy to raise?

(1) Feeding

The Basenji dog’s daily food must contain 300g-350g of meat food, plus some grain-based dry food. These must be cooked at high temperatures before feedingKeep the food and feeding utensils disinfected and clean. When feeding Basenji puppies, pay attention to small amounts and multiple times, and try to feed them with food that is easy to digest and absorb. You should take a walk after meals every day or let it move freely to promote its growth and development.

(2)Nursing

Because the Basenji has many wrinkles on its head and neck, it is easy to accumulate a lot of details. The dog's back hair must be combed frequently, dirt removed, and bathed regularly. Every time you clean, pay special attention to cleaning the dirt in the folds. In summer it is best to take a bath every other day. Clean tartar, eye wax and earwax once every 5 to 7 days, wash eyes with warm water, and repair paws regularly.

(3) Training methods

Basenji dog training is based on social skills, following, suppression, tolerance, improvement, and retrieval. Start from puppyhood and proceed step by step. To develop good living habits for dogs, the intensity of training should be allocated according to the age of the dog. Before training, first understand the dog's personality and some bad behavioral habits, and then train accordingly.

5. Price of Basenji Dog

Basenji dogs range from 1,000 yuan to 4,000 yuan, and there are price differences according to regions. Puppies can be purchased for around 1,000 yuan, while adult Basenjis are a little more expensive, around 3,000 yuan. In terms of coat color, if the coat is purer, the color boundaries are clearer and the distribution is more reasonable, the price will be more expensive. This is the condition.

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