Basenji Club of Victoria Inc - Welcome to our website

The Basenji Club of Victoria [BCOV] was founded in 1966 by Mrs Lillian Barker. The Club is the oldest Basenji Club in Australia. The BCOV is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the pure bred Basenji; an ancient and unique breed.

The Basenji

The Basenji is a ‘natural’ breed; it has evolved and is not ‘man-made’ akin to the Australian Dingo, wolf and other ancient breeds, although not mute, the Basenji chooses not to bark, rather he yodels and has a chorus of other sounds.

Used for flushing game in the Congo, the Basenji became a tenacious and fearless dog. The Basenji is extremely agile, is apt at climbing, generally has a dislike of water, is meticulously clean and has other feline characteristics.

Prized by African tribes and the ancient Egyptians. The breed was re-discovered in the late 1800s.

Feature photo Pippin and Ellie
owned by John & Christine Keys

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Up & Coming Events

Member Walk (Jells Park)..................................20 May 2012
Gala Day...................................................23 September 2012
Annual Puppy Scramble................................7 October 2012

For more information about these and other Club events - refer to the Events menu tab or contact the Secretary contact details are located in The Club tab.