Choose a popular breed, select a letter, or search all 126 available breed categories.
No matching breeds. Try another name or letter.
Browse breed categories or view all dog and puppy adverts.
Considering a Basenji puppy or adult dog? An independent hound recognised for its distinctive voice and short, sleek coat. Use the questions below to consider everyday care and prepare for conversations with breeders or owners.
Basenjis suit owners willing to manage curiosity and chasing with secure boundaries. Ask about the parents' sociability, time alone and behaviour around cats before choosing a puppy.
Provide interesting walks and enclosed opportunities to exercise. The short coat needs relatively little brushing, but training and enrichment require regular attention and patience.
No. They are known for not barking in the usual way, but can yodel, whine and make other sounds. The description barkless should not be taken as a promise of a silent dog or neighbour-friendly behaviour.
Ask for the puppy's veterinary records and evidence of parental screening recommended for Basenji dogs. Check the current breed-club or Kennel Club guidance and match results to the parents. A routine puppy examination and registration papers do not replace inherited-health screening, and no test guarantees lifelong good health.
For a breeder-raised puppy, visit where it has grown up and meet its mother. Ask about socialisation, feeding, veterinary care and microchip records, and agree the handover details in writing. Puppies should not leave before eight weeks. For an adult or rescue dog, ask about its history and behaviour. Avoid pressure to pay before you have checked the seller and dog.
Compare the current adverts and ask what each price includes. Budget separately for food, insurance, veterinary care, training and any professional grooming. A higher price, unusual colour or rare label is not proof of responsible breeding or better health.