His feet are small, narrow with prominently arched toes. He has a swift, tireless running gait that is similar to a racehorse trotting full out. His coat is short and silky. White is preferred on feet, chest and tail tip but otherwise coat color may include chestnut red, pure black, black and tan. Brindle and merle coats are seen on African dogs and are starting to be seen in the United States.
Average height is sixteen to seventeen inches.
A wonderful dog in certain circumstances. I met a Basenji several years ago and had wanted one ever since. I got one last year. He was the most endearing little guy, extremely energetic and mischevious, but he also doted on me and was loyal. If you have a lot of land, or expect to go to the dog park a lot.