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Basenji
Author(s): Juliette Cunliffe (Author)
- Publisher: Kennel Club Books
- Publication Date: 1 May 2005
- Language: English
- Print length: 155 pages
- ISBN-10: 1593783086
- ISBN-13: 9781593783082
Book Description
The ‘barkless dog of Africa,’ the Basenji comes to america via the jungles of the Congo. Unique not only for his yodel like voice, this affectionate and aristocratic canine possesses the3 grace and cleanliness of a feline, the hunting instincts of a terrier, the speed of a grayhound and the smarts and naughtiness of a teenager. As a family dog, the Basenji is a delightful choice for the experienced, patient owner willing to devote the necessary time to raise and train this sensitive, independant canine. Sighthound author, judge and breeder Juliette Cunliffe provides an insightful retelling of the Basenji’s origins and devel-opment in Africa as well as the breed’s rise to fame in the United States. The breed’s characteristics and breed standard are presented in addition to excellent advice about selecting raising and house-training a puppy. All Basenki owners will welcome the author’s helpful chapters on everydaycare, including feeding, grooming and exercise, and obedience training and problem solving based on a positive-training and commonsense approach. Additionally, a lavishly illustrated chapter on canine health, written by Dr Lowell Ackerman, addresses topics vitalto everyday dog owner including selecting a veterianarian, vaccinations, parasite control and more. Illustrated with over 135 colour photographs, this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide, the first=choice breed series of top breeders and trainers, provides eberything a new owner needs to know about living with a Basneji from puppyhood to the senior years. This book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Basenji
