In the Nursery

Please visit the Nursery Photo Gallery for pictures of puppies from our previous litters as well as those who are looking for new homes.

Shadow Hill Kennel Puppies come with:

• first puppy shots
• worming at 4, 6, and 8 weeks
• health certificate from vet and health guarantee
• registration papers
• puppy care package

If shipped puppies will have travel crate and a fleece bed with toy provided.

Basenji Links

• About the Breed
• Nursery Photo Gallery
• Sires & Dams

Basenji

I first read about the basenji a couple of years ago and was curious about these little dogs that are barkless and meticulously clean.

The curiosity got to me and I bought one. Instantly taken with them, I decided to try to promote the breed, which is not widely seen or known about. Most people I tell that I have Basenjis say, "What's that?"

We are hoping to show our male, "Baroka" in obedience this year.

About the Breed

The BASENJI may orginally have come from the Middle East, but is regarded as a Central African (CONGO) derivation from some three hundred years ago. That is the area from which the breed was exported in the mid 1930's. The BASENJI club of America was formed in 1942. The American Kennel Club accepted the standards for the BASENJI in 1943, and the breed became eligible for registration with 59 registered within the first few months.

What is a Basenji

Sleek, short coat in dazzling red, lustrous black, tri-color, and brindle, with red being the most common color. They are a small compact dog averaging 16-17 inches tall and weighing 20-25lbs. Their pricked ears and curly tail are trademarks of the deer-like Basenji. The Basenji's short close fitting coat is sleek and is reowned for being odor free. The Basenji has a tendency to carry out his own grooming in the manner of a cat.

This dog attracts a small but enthusiastic following with his gentle friendly attitude. He has a questioning look on his wedge-shaped face and a wrinkled brow: his curiosity is a real feature of his temperment. He is known for the unusual fact that he doesn't bark but has a yodel-type cry. Alert, affectionate, energetic and curious, the Basenji loves to play and makes a great pet. They are very intelligent and respond well to training.