Illustrated Standard - the Basenji Club of America

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NECK, TOPLINE, BODYNECK of good length,well crested andslightly full at thebase of the throat.Well set into theshoulders.TOPLINE - Back level.BODY - Balancedwith a short back,short coupledand ending in adefinite waist. Ribsmoderately sprung,deep to the elbowsand oval. Slightforechest in front of the point of the shoulder. Chest of medium width.TAIL is set high on topline, bends acutely forward and lies well curled toeither side.COMMENTS:NECK.The neck of goodlength provides lengthto the muscle thatextends from the headto the upper arm. Italso ensures maximumrange of shoulder bladeaction, and promotesfree forward movementof the forelimbs.Basenji Club of America, Inc. ~ The Illustrated Standard | 14
The length of neck is increased by a blending into laid backshoulders. A good length of neck, well-crested, allows the dogmore mobility and balance as well as enhancing the aristocraticappearance. The throat is clean without loose skin and the base ofthe neck is slightly full where it blends into the body.Note that a fullwhite collar can givethe impression of alonger neck.Ewe necks and necks that meet the withersabruptly without a smooth transition areundesirable.TOPLINE.The Basenjishould have a levelback. Dogs that arenaturally high inthe rear are oftenmade to appear tohave level toplinesby stacking the hindlegs far out behindor very wide. Toplines should not roach or dip. The specimen inthe photo above has forequarters set too far forward with a short,vertical upper arm. It also lacks depth of brisket and is too long in loin.Basenji Club of America, Inc. ~ The Illustrated Standard | 15
Page 3: INTRODUCTIONThe Basenji, known as t
Page 7 and 8: SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCEIdeal he
Page 9 and 10: HEADThe HEAD is proudly carried.EYE
Page 11 and 12: The well developed arch over the ey
Page 13: BASENJI HEADS INFOUR COLORSBasenji
Page 17 and 18: FOREQUARTERSShoulders moderately la
Page 19 and 20: In these photos of good feet also n
Page 21 and 22: Maximum propulsion withoutincreasin
Page 23 and 24: COMMENTS:The skin texture is very i
Page 25 and 26: FOUR STANDARD COLORSOF THE BASENJIB
Page 27 and 28: COMMENTS:There should be no bounce
Page 29 and 30: SUMMATIONThe Basenji is a multi-pur
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