Eurabbie

The Basenji has one of the most fascinating and mysterious histories of any dogs in the world. The Basenji was already established as a breed, when civilization was in its infancy and has preserved its identity for centuries in Central Africa.
The Basenji does not bark and it is believed that this was a characteristic of the early dogs as their vocal cords do not differ from the normal dog. They can howl like a wolf, scream when in pain and yodel when greeting loved ones. A strong willed breed that some people say are too intelligent for their own good. This intelligence means it is much harder to train them like a normal dog, so obedience is not as strong a point as in the 'socially acceptable' dog.  They can easily be trained for most of the considered, normal behaviour, of socially accepted commands.  They normally require a fair amount of attention and do not like being on their own. In the family environment they make very loyal and loving pets with a particular affection for young children. Being a pack dog, a pecking order needs to be established early in their life, as some times they will dominate young members of the family.