The Basenji has a short back and is slightly built. Even with the slight build, the Basenji is an athletic dog about the size of a fox terrier. The Basenji has a smooth shiny coat of copper, red, black and tan, and can also be a black and brindle color.
The feet are usually white. The white color repeats on the chest and the tip of the tail. The forehead is furrowed with wrinkles, giving the breed a worried look. The tail is set high and curled.
The Basenji was first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943. The Basenji is categorized in the Hound Group. The Basenji is considered both a sight hound and a scent hound.
The breed is elegant and graceful. One of the most endearing qualities of the Basenji is its unusual gain. The dog has a distinctive run which resembles a racehorse trotting. Another distinct feature of the breed is that the female Basenji comes into heat only once a year.
The Basenji grows to a height of between 16-17 inches for males and from 15-16 inches for females. They weigh 22-26 pounds for males. The females weighs from 20-25 pounds.
This is high energy pet requires lots of exercise. The breed wants to play constantly. This is good for a family with children. However, the playful nature can become a nuisance at times when play is not appropriate. Of course, children love this playful nature. The children will tire out before the dog. This strong desire to constantly play can lead to behavioral problems. Obedience training is required with this breed.
The Basenji breed loves children. The high-energy level of children and the Basenjis' love of continuous play can benefit most parents and dog owners. Before the day ends, both dog and children will be ready for some much needed rest. The Basenji breed does have some common health issues which include:
* Fanconi Syndrome (a kidney disease) * Progressive Retinal Atrophy (a gradual onset blindness that begins at four-to-five years of age) * Thyroid problems * Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM) * Umbilical and Inguinal Hernias
Very little grooming is required for the Basenjis. The Basenjis has very clean habits. The Basenjis spend hours grooming themselves. Their grooming habits are somewhat like those of a cat. Amazingly, there is no doggie smell. This is a good dog for people with allergies because the breed sheds little to no hair.
The Basenji is an alert, affectionate dog. This breed makes a good family pet, especially a family with active children. This dog like to chew and climb. Beware of this dog's agility. They have been known to maneuver over chain wire fences.
The Maltese is lovely, intelligent and playful as well as being cute cuddly - all characteristics that make a great pet! This breed originates from Italy and it is thought that it was first introduced in England by Crusaders returning from the Mediterranean. They were exceptionally popular with women who would carry them in the sleeves of their dresses! Not only a wonderful pet, this breed is also one of the most sought after show dogs.
A member of the American Kennel Club Toy Group, the Maltese was admitted to the AKC in 1888. They stand eight to 10 inches tall and weigh between 6 1/2 and 9 pounds. They can be long-lived if cared for properly and may have a life span of 15 years.
Though small, the mall tease Is fairly hearty and is well-known for his beautiful long white, silky coat. this breed has a single code of thick shiny hair which is very heavy and drapes down to the floor being over 8 inches long. The ears and tail are also thickly covered with hair and the tail drapes over the dogs back. The eyes are rather large, rounded and dark. This is a small dog but sturdy. Acceptable colors for the Maltese include white and light ivory.
The Maltese makes it great bad as it is gentle and loving as well as playful and lively. Devoted to their owners, these dogs are very intelligent and quite adept at learning tricks. Though small, they can be rather bold and will let you know if there are any suspicious noises about. They typically get along quite well with other animals, however some can be snappish and they may be difficult to house train.
with the Maltese Sea to need to watch out for a few health problems the strangest of which is that they can get sunburned a long the part down the middle. Other problems could include skin problems, eye problems, respiratory problems, tooth problems and slipped stifle.
The Maltese is active indoors but can do fine in an apartment as long as you take them for regular walks. This dog will be playful well into its older years so it kind of creates its own exercise and a yard is not necessary.
This breed does require a bit of grooming and should be brushed daily as well as have his eyes cleaned daily. Since the hair does fall into the eyes, some owners will tie the hair on the top of the head in a ponytail to make cleaning the eyes easier. To avoid staining of the hair, you should clean your Maltese around the mouth after each meal. You also need to clean the ears regularly and remove hair growing inside. They can be bathed or dry shampooed as often as you wish. The good thing is that despite their mass of hair they do not shed much.
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