Adopt A Basenji

7 available Basenjis near you

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Penny

Basenji Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos

Beverly Hills, CA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
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Pretty Delta

Basenji German Shepherd Dog

Female, young

Los Angeles, CA

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
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Leo Kirito

Basenji Feist

Male, young

Los Angeles, CA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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MIKE

Basenji

Male, 9 mos

Pasadena, CA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Mukgoo

Basenji Jindo

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos

Torrance, CA

Color
Brindle
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
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Hyunmi

Basenji Jindo

Male, 1 yr 3 mos

Torrance, CA

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Milo (HDS)

Basenji Jindo

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

Los Angeles, CA

Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
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Adopting a Basenji

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Basenji - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost to adopt a Basenji from a rescue organization or animal shelter typically ranges from $150 to $600 in the United States. Adopting a Basenji costs much less than buying a puppy from a breeder, which can cost between $800 to $2,500 in the United States but varies based on factors including the breeder’s reputation, the dog’s pedigree, age, and health, and the state or country where you are purchasing the dog.

The easiest way to adopt a Basenji is through a breed-specific rescue organization that specializes in Basenjis. A great place to start is creating a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Basenjis in your area.

Basenji fun facts

Fun Facts:

The reason Basenjis are known to be the "barkless dog" is because they have flat larynxes, so they're not able to bark in the traditional manner. Their bark is more of a rather delightful yodel.

Basenjis were so beloved in ancient times that the Metropolitan Museum of New York boasts a bronze statue of a Basenji and his owner from ancient Babylon.

Whereas most dogs use either sight or smell to hunt, Basenjis utilize both senses in the hunt.

Basenji hero photo

Basenji Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Basenji types to temperament and health issues to popular Basenji mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.