Editing Basenji (section)

===Appearance===
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[[File:Gaia Basenji.jpg|thumb|Red Basenji with white markings]]
[[File:Basenji pair edit.jpg|thumb|right|Two Basenjis; a tricolour male (left) and a red female (right).]]
[[File:Raskal.jpg|thumb|A Basenji brindle puppy]]
[[File:KinzicaGiotto 02.jpg|thumb|right|Red Basenji]]
[[File:Basenji, Bronco.jpg|thumb|A tricolour Basenji with white markings]]

Basenjis are small, short-haired dogs with erect ears, tightly curled tails and graceful necks. A Basenji's forehead is wrinkled, even more so when it is young or extremely excited. A Basenji's eyes are typically almond-shaped. Basenjis typically weigh about {{convert|20–24|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} and stand {{convert|16–18|in|cm|abbr=on|order=flip}} at the shoulder. They are a square breed, which means they are as long as they are tall with males usually larger than females. Basenjis are athletic dogs, and deceptively powerful for their size.

The FCI standard states that when moving their legs should be: 'carried straight forward with a swift, long, tireless, swinging stride.' Basenjis come in a few different colorations: red, black, tricolor, and brindle, and they all have white feet, chests and tail tips.