Did you know the Basenji is a dog breed that acts more like a cat than a dog? The Basenji dog doesn’t even bark! The larynx of the Basenji is shaped differently from other dogs. When air passes through the larynx it produces a yodeling or crowing like sound instead of a bark. Although there is no bark, the Basenji can bite and hunt. In fact, the Basenji is used by the Pygmies in Central Africa to hunt lions and other prey. Unlike other dogs who hunt either with their sense of smell or their sense of sight, the Basenji hunts with both smell and sight making him one of the top hunters. The Basenji is also one of the oldest breeds in the world. He originated in ancient Egypt and can be seen pictured in Egyptian hieroglyphics and other artworks. Talk with your vet Oshawa, ON for more details.