basenji

barkless

Unable to vocalize loudly

• yodelSinging with pitch breaks
• howlProlonged mournful cry
• whineComplain in high pitch

scream · chortle · growl · quiet · silent · larynx · vocalization · communicative

Congo

Major Central African waterway

• KinshasaDRC's capital city
• Central AfricaMiddle of the continent
• ancient breedLineage predating modern selection

sighthound

curious

Eager to learn

• inquisitiveEager to learn more
• independentFree from external control
• alertWarning or watchfulness

intelligent · mischievous · aloof · cat-like · fastidious · stubborn · escape artist · clever · playful · energetic

erect ears

Upstanding animal hearing organs

• curled tailSpiral-shaped rear extension
• short coatBrief outerwear garment
• chestnutOverused joke or edible nut

tricolor · brindle · white markings · compact · muscular · elegant · athletic build · almond eyes · sleek · graceful

sighthound

Dog hunting by vision

• prey driveImpulse to hunt
• scentAirborne odor detected
• chaseRapid following of quarry

flush · small game · speed · agility · hunting dog · tracking · quarry · coursing · pursuit

canine

Of or like dogs

• purebredOf single breed ancestry
• AKCCanine breed registry
• pedigreeRecord of descent

small dog · breeder · show dog · breed standard · kennel club · sire · dam · whelp · litter · conformation

• dogsdog, beagle, bulldog, boxer, collie
• canineswolf, fox, jackal, dingo, coyote
• dog breedsborder collie, bulldog, Australian Shepherd, Aussie, corgi
• curly tailspug, chow chow, spitz, keeshond, pig
• hypoallergenic petspoodle, labradoodle, goldendoodle, fish, goldfish