The Dog with No Bark!
Such a dog does exist! The Basenji dog is a smaller but strong breed of African origin . It is believed that these same dogs are descendants of those depicted in Egyptian tombs with their Pharaoh masters thousands of years ago. Humans were breeding dogs to suit there needs for at least the last 3000 - 4000 years, with the Basenji being one of them. The Basenji is considered a Basal Breed, meaning that is it very high up in the lineage tree for dogs and is distinct from modern day breeds.
The Basenji dog is an elegant looking dog that shows confidence even in its walk. Its ears are sharply pointed up, its chest out and proud with an elegant curling tail as its signature end. This compact and yet agile breed was used for hunting in the Congo Basin of Africa thousands of years ago. It is believed that during this time is when it was most likely selectively bred to be stealthier by not barking. Due to the shape of its larynx, it cannot bark but it rather howls. This howl is known as a baroo. The baroo sounds more like a wolf howl or a yodel and not the usual harsh sounding dog bark we all know.
This dog makes for an excellent family pet. To this day it is used by the pygmies of Africa to hunt lions, proving their loyalty and fearlessness. These beautiful dogs can be playful and curious yet can obviously stand their ground when need be. When raised in a family environment from a young age they tend to make strong bonds with the masters.
Stats
Height: Males 16 - 17 inches (41 - 43 cm)
Females 15 - 16 inches (38 - 41 cm)
Weight: Males 22 - 26 pounds (10 - 12 kg) Females 20 - 25 pounds (9 - 11 kg)
Life Expectancy - About 10-12 years
Litter size - Only 1 a year, 4 - 6 puppies
And now We know about the dog known as the "soundless dog."
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