Hound Group
Basenji
The job
Basenjis were prized in Africa as hunters who used sight, speed, and scent.
The Sniff Test
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Facts
African tribesmen prized Basenjis as hunters with keen eyesight, speed, and a strong sense of smell.
Height 17 inches (male), 16 inches (female). Weight 24 pounds (male), 22 pounds (female).
Photo: Novoklimov. CC0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
