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Why do Basenji dogs not bark?

Question #150575. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Feb 23 2024.
Originally posted Feb 02 2024 9:13 PM.

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Basenjis do not bark in the traditional sense, because of the shape of their voice boxes (larynxes).

However they are not totally silent and are capable of yodeling when excited.

link https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/dog-breeds/a30546565/quiet-dog-breeds/
Basenji... are prone to howls, yodels, and other vocalizations over the characteristic bark of modern dog breeds.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji
Response last updated by psnz on Feb 02 2024.
Feb 02 2024, 9:16 PM
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This is how a Basenji "yodels":

link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_l8clNndZ4

Feb 23 2024, 9:13 AM
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