Freddy came to us from a high kill shelter.  He is good with other dogs and people.

 

Update 6/5: I took Freddy home with me for the night so he could attend an event the next day. He did wonderful with my 2 cats..no barking, chasing, etc. He did fine with my older dogs but didn't much like the puppies and young adult dog i brought home with him. He likes his space and if a dog is respectful of his space (i.e. doesn't jump on him, lick him etc. he gets along just fine. He didn't have one accident in my home but did mark the house a couple of times when he first entered. Once i caught him and firm said no he didn't try to mark  my  home again. He is a very calm sweet dog whom loves to be pet and snuggle next to you on the sofa. I think he would do very well with an older person or someone whom wants a trained dog since he doesn't jump on people or pull very hard on the leash! He was a perfect little angel at my home and i hope he finds a great forever home

 

Like many dogs in the south, he is heartworm positive, but don't let that scare you from adopting a great dog.  We are treating him with monthly heartworm prevention, our preferred method.  Many heartworm positive dogs live long and happy lives.

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the first traces of a dog similar to the Basenji are found in Egyptian tombs and wall drawings of five thousand years ago. Also called the Congo Dog, it was brought to Europe in 1934. English breeders refined it and exported it all over the world. In Africa, it is used as a guide in the forests, to warn against the approach of dangerous animals, and as a very active pack-hunting dog of small game. The Basenji is alert, affectionate, demanding, energetic and curious. It loves to play and makes a good pet, as long as it is handled regularly from an early age. It is very intelligent, responds well to training with a strong desire to please. They can be reserved with strangers. The Basenji is somewhat aloof, but can also form strong bonds with people. It should not be trusted with non-canine pets. They are usually patient, but do best with older considerate children. The Basenji dislike wet weather. They like to chew, so giving them lots of toys of their own would be a good idea. The breed likes to climb and can easily get over chain wire fences. Basenji are very clever at getting their own way, they succeed less by obstinacy than by charm. It has the unique properties of not barking (it makes a low, liquid ululation instead) and of cleaning itself like a cat. It can be described as speedy, frisky, tireless at play and teasing the owner into play. Their strong desire to play can lead to behavior problems if left alone. Most Basenji problems usually involve a mismatch between owner and pet. The owners mistake the adjective "quiet' to mean inactive instead of noiseless; thus, they become harassed by an active, though relatively silent , dog. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.