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Basenji
Catlike hound known for yodeling; clean, clever, and energetic with a mischievous streak.
Breed snapshot
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Size
Small
Life
13-14 years
Group
Hound
Origin
Central Africa
Origin map
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Origin details
- Place
- Central Africa
- Region
- Africa
- Breed role
- sight-and-scent hunting dog
- More from this origin
- 1 breed in this guide trace back to Central Africa.
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