The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog. It was bred from stock that originated in central Africa. Most of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world place the breed in the hound group—more specifically, in the sighthound type. Another local name is m’bwa m’kube m’bwa wamwitu, or 'dog that jumps up and down', a reference to their tendency to jump straight up to spot their quarry.
m’bwa m’kube m’bwa wamwitu,
m’bwa m’kube m’bwa wamwitu,