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To think about before you get your new pet is the place to go to sleep and if you want to come into your home acoustical from small (if it is in the yard looking for a place not of the sun and covered of rain). But the early days and more if very small.

After your purchase is necessary as food to be for puppy food and water dishes, home, bed (you can also make your with rags or you can put a rug), collar and leash.

The first day is always difficult for the puppy, try not to overwhelm much, let him get used to it gradually.

If there are children at home teach them how they should treat it as it is a living being and not just any abuse (they do not pull you your ears, your eyes sting, that does not pull you legs etc).

When you start training, the patient did not hit him (use a newspaper enrolladlo, and have sound with it). Teach to do in one place.

Its power to be pup is three times a day thereafter (when grow) will be two times per day. Give milk, sometimes it is unavoidable give nibble of food although it is not recommended, if you do not like giving them anything not used to it.

By bathing the periods of time should be one month, if they are long whisker ceaseless to avoid entanglement. You also have to take a veterinarian to check, deworm and vaccinate (with vaccination papers) is very important.

If you do not want to destroy, cushions, clothes etc them, buy lots of toys, since it is inevitable to break things and it is normal because when teeth are changing very itchy and so much bite.

But most important is that you have the responsibility to care because it is like a child who depends on you, and you respond with your sweetheart.

No special care needed, but education must be very attentive and there to satisfy their need for exercise. Specimens of this race must have a fine skeleton, be lively and move with a long stride and swing. The skull is moderately wide and close to the height of the almond-shaped eyes.

The ears, thin and pointed, are carried erect, forward. The body is short, with prominent ribs and long legs. The tail, inserted high, as one or two rings. The coat is short and silky, fawn and white colors, brown and white, or black and white. The dogs are in heat only once a year.

The basenji is spotless and never at home does not stain. On the other hand, never barks, but expresses his moods through grunts and groans modulated deaf and dry. Learns quickly and is very patient, affectionate and playful with children. For all this makes clear that it is very popular as a pet. Anyway, it’s also a dog rather stubborn and little inclination to obedience, which needs a caring and loving treatment. Accurate freedom of movement and plenty of exercise.

This central African dog is of ancient origin and their ancestors are represented in rock paintings dating back 5,000 years. In the thirties, some English explorers introduced them in Europe for its ability to track leads. British selectors have been those who have shaped and given its present character.

This dog has an excellent sense of smell and was originally used to destroy rats and other vermin in the vicinity of the villages and to track and lift the game. The natives still appreciate it as dog shows and collections. It is very effective in hunting antelope. He is currently very popular as a pet.