What Every Family Should Know Before Adopting a Basenji

Donna Falk, a member of Basenji Companions, has written an informative booklet about Basenjis.

    I had the idea to write this book because I knew that many families were interested in Basenjis and did not realize what they were getting themselves into. Basenjis have many qualities that make them attractive to families: they are clean, they are know to be "barkless", they are playful, fun-loving, and intelligent. But, they are also very active, independent, and curious, which can sometimes make them more difficult than other breeds.

Donna's focus is to provide information and tips that have worked with her family in the hope of giving you a head start on understanding and managing typical Basenji behavior.

 What Every Family Should Know Before Adopting a Basenji.  (PDF format)