BASENJI BARKLESS DOG

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BULLET GIST — Basenji Dog Breed “Doesn’t Bark” (from the linked page) (Interesting Facts)

• The Basenji is famous as the “barkless dog.” (Interesting Facts)

• It doesn’t bark like most dogs but makes a unique yodel-like sound called a “baroo.” (Interesting Facts)

• This unusual vocalisation happens because its larynx (voice box) is shaped differently from other dogs, limiting normal barking. (Interesting Facts)

• Basenjis’ quiet nature made them useful hunting dogs in Central Africa (where they originated), avoiding scaring off prey. (Interesting Facts)

• In Swahili, their name means “dog that jumps up and down.” (Interesting Facts)

• They’re also fastidious groomers (like cats) and females go into heat only once a year, unlike most breeds. (Interesting Facts)

Extra context (from broader sources):

• Basenjis still make sounds (yodels, howls, growls), so they’re not silent. (Veterinary Care at Your Fingertips)

• Their distinctive barkless trait is common to the breed and part of what makes them unique among dogs. (pets4homes.co.uk)

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