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Noah’s Ark
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Basenji
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Republic of Congo Group: Sighthound Height: 16-17 in. Weight: 22-24 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, not small animals Dog of the Month for August An ancient African breed, the Basenji came to America in the […]