If you like your pooch minus the bark, you’ll probably like the Basenji.
In fact, one of the Basenji’s many nicknames is “African barkless dog.”
Instead of the “ruff, ruff” you hear from other dogs, Basenjis make a yodeling “baroo” due to its unusually shaped larynx or voice box.
Its bark — or rather, the lack thereof — isn’t the only unique thing about the Basenji.
Compared to most canine breeds, Basenjis have a more independent, aloof and almost catlike personality.