Common name : Barroo or Barkless dog
Scientific name : Canis lupus familiaris
Family : Canidae
Native to : Africa
Interesting fact : They are like cats; they groom themselves, and do not have the characteristic ‘doggy smell’.
Conservation status : Critically Endangered
The basenji is characterized by forward pointing ears. It belongs to the hound group and a pariah type as well, which explains why it is preferred as a hunting dog. It breeds once a year, a litter may have four to six puppies. The dogs suffer from a disorder called the Fanconi syndrome which afflicts the kidneys.
