Breed Clubs - South Africa
- Alaskan Malamute
- Australian Shepherd Dog
- Basenji
January/February 2012
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Basenji
It is recommended that only reputable breeders should be approached when seeking breed information or if you wish to purchase a puppy.
See the advertisements in either this month's issue, our classifieds section, or our back issues featuring your breed of choice. Alternatively contact one of the clubs listed below for breeders in your area.
Gauteng |
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| Hound Club | Sporting Dogs Association
Gold Reef Sighthound Club
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| Group Club | Egoli Nordic Spitz & Primitive Breeds Club of Gauteng |
Kwazulu Natal |
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| Hound Club | Natal Sporting Hound Association
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Eastern Cape & Border |
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Hound Club |
Algoa Hound Club
Kaffrarian Hound Association
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Western Cape |
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| Hound Club | Cape Hound Club |
Vital Statistics - Basenji
| KUSA Group | Hound | |
Original Function |
Cental Africa, as hunting dogs. | |
| Modern Function | Mostly as pets but are still used by indigenous tribes in Africa for hunting. | |
| Weight | Ideal weight: Dogs: 11kg Bitches: 9.5kg |
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| Height | Ideal height at the withers: Dogs: 43cm Bitches: 40cm |
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| Average Lifespan | Average 12, but they have been known to live as long as 18/19 years of age. | |
| Health Checks | Eyes - Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is the most severe; Coloboma; and Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM) can be an issue. Fanconi syndrome (renal) - the gene has just been identified so reliable testing is now possible and breeders should be able to eliminate this problem a few generations. Hip dysplasia (HD); IPSID (intestinal disease) and Thyroid deficiency. | |
| Best Characteristics | Intelligence and energy. Cleanliness. No yapping – although they are not mute. | |
| Less-than-best Characteristics | Intelligence and energy! It means they can be unbelievably destructive if bored. They can also turn into escape artists – again if bored. This is not a breed that is right for every home. | |
| Living Space – Indoors/Outdoors | Inside – they do not have an undercoat. | |
| Some questions to ask Breeders | Ask to see the Sire (if available) & Dam. Are the puppies KUSA registered; have puppies been de-wormed and vaccinated; have they been tested for genetic diseases; how long has breeder been breeding; what support can the breeder give you should you encounter health or other problems with your Irish Wolfhound? |