one of my dogs is part basenji and she loves this video. she doesn't quite yodel herself, but her bark isn't like a normal bark either. when i play basenji videos for her she cocks her head from side to side and whines- it's adorable!
My dog only does these sounds when she feel real lonley and is outside by herself. It sounds like a banshee. we have tried to get her to "sing" to our voice or music but she chooses not to. She does a single bark when startled which is always fun as she is silent 99% of the time. She has done a 10 second yodel several times why she stops I don't know. These are times when she is content and on the bed and we have been interacting with her.
As w/most "children", people seem to love the sounds of their own kids. (Also, those who post these videos seem to want the world to hear the singing and will coax the sounds by playing music.) Unless you're are a true Basenji lover, you can't love/appreciate these sounds. They usually vocalize when they're extremely happy OR extremely unhappy/lonely. Some will vocalize if they see something they want (and can't access). I'd say Basenjis are actually quiet most of the time. Mine have been.
@AngerManagementBunny They have a howl at times too, but the "yodeling" is all Basenji. By the way, they are otherwise silent....the African Barkless Dog.
@AngerManagementBunny They have howled at times too, but the "yodeling" is all Basenji. By the way, they are otherwise for the most part silent....the African Barkless Dog.
@pezgirrll do you know when my basenji was alive he was so quiet I wouldn't know he is right beside me and I would walk through the house calling out to him because I thought he was causing trouble but he would come out of the room I was originally in
These are African dogs that generally do not bark- but they have this way of finding each other in the jungle by screeching and howling. Where I live in the hills of California I can hear them from far away every time there are fire sirens around, but rarely other than that.
@xpaupx They are really quiet for the most part....not all of them yodel. They are unusual and not for everyone though. Do some research before you decide!
My dog does that. He's only part basenji, so he barks, too (good lord). He does that 'talking' think kind of like that. He only does it when he's complaining, though, haha! Very cute dogs, by the way <3 c:
OH HELL NO!! I was thinkin about getting a Basenji but not if this is what i would have to deal with. My neighbors would think i was committing a crime if they heard this.
Might be a bit of an old question, but here is your answer:
Despite what they say about allergy friendly dogs, this does not mean they work for everyone. I might not react to a breed, but you could. The best thing to do before getting a dog is borrow/take care of one and see if you react to it.
hahahaha the funny thing with basenji's is that in my old neighborhood my neighbors thought there was a wolf in the neighborhood because my dog would howl at night LOL.
my dawg sounds just like the basenji in the blue collar! hehe i love him and he looks just like him too although hes fatter and taller cuz he was already like that when he was born!
Ours pretty much only do it when encouraged by the silly humans:) Although a couple of times over the 11-14 years we have had them, they have woken us up howling like coyotes in the night...very eerie!
HI, I've got a Basenji at home too. of course she sings too when i play the piano. But i don't know why she likes to eat her pu pu in the cage! Can someone help me???
Awfully cute and talented dogs! What is amazing is that my 3 basenjis slept on the couch while I played this one! Usually they get very alert to basenji comments from the computer. But it's raining, and that puts them into hibernation mode.
Still better than Justin Bieber.
capsulej 2 weeks ago 2
Look at those barooing nutsies! I just want to pull those curled up tails.
MMusashi7 1 month ago
Najjaca rasa IKADA.
CichliDaqi 1 month ago
@ZefC4001 Yes, that is quite heinous.
SheikhTaqiyyameister 1 month ago
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MrZ099 2 months ago
i miss my basenji
waitin4winter 2 months ago
cute
smashy1983 3 months ago
awws <3
YouXina 3 months ago
HHAHAAHAHAHA SO FUNNY DOGS ! :D
Zeineeehh 3 months ago
i have a besenji. every once in a while she barks, but she can only do it once. and she cleans herself like a cat.
canofsoup27282 4 months ago
0:26-0:32 OMFG that's so cute and hilarious
XoBVBxA7Xx4EVERoX 4 months ago
I want one.
goodnight4u 4 months ago
I WANT ONE
TVslapstick 4 months ago
eat another dozen donuts and leave these dogs alone
huntersingle 5 months ago
They sound like they're in total agony for some reason.
Loogaroo1 6 months ago
for those who dont know basenjis cant bark like other dogs
dynamiteproduction12 6 months ago
AWWW :)
StarFlowerz17 7 months ago
It's so weird and cute at the same time. Dogs are precious.
Dragotheone 7 months ago
I want one of these, they crack me up!
JessJessickrah 7 months ago
lol the one with the red collar has a er.. different howl but is cute none the less =p
44444demon44444 7 months ago
I want one!! How much does it cost to get one ? :D
44444demon44444 7 months ago
this just got my newest greyhound singing! I think she's part basenji
fifermom1 7 months ago
iiiiiiitsss aaaa sssqqqquuuuuuuiiireeeeeeeellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll- "OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG"
darkoccillator257 7 months ago
one of my dogs is part basenji and she loves this video. she doesn't quite yodel herself, but her bark isn't like a normal bark either. when i play basenji videos for her she cocks her head from side to side and whines- it's adorable!
kynhime 8 months ago
I have a basenji and she loves this video
piggypumpkin1 8 months ago
I love Basenji's I have one and a Jack!
Ledo10181 8 months ago
I love those curly tailed yodelers!
BeatleBangs1964 9 months ago
They sound a lot better than my neighbor's wife when she sings karaoke.
yugandali 10 months ago
My dog only does these sounds when she feel real lonley and is outside by herself. It sounds like a banshee. we have tried to get her to "sing" to our voice or music but she chooses not to. She does a single bark when startled which is always fun as she is silent 99% of the time. She has done a 10 second yodel several times why she stops I don't know. These are times when she is content and on the bed and we have been interacting with her.
ilovegoth 10 months ago
holy crud thats loude
thedumbbrothers22 10 months ago
As w/most "children", people seem to love the sounds of their own kids. (Also, those who post these videos seem to want the world to hear the singing and will coax the sounds by playing music.) Unless you're are a true Basenji lover, you can't love/appreciate these sounds. They usually vocalize when they're extremely happy OR extremely unhappy/lonely. Some will vocalize if they see something they want (and can't access). I'd say Basenjis are actually quiet most of the time. Mine have been.
sumpnspicious 11 months ago
ew kill it.
mcawildcats101 11 months ago
Completely adorable dawgses, but they need some singing lessons:)
rmsolympic1 1 year ago
They're sooo cute!
tengounachichi 1 year ago
geil
lotta324 1 year ago
at one point it sounded as if one said : its a squirrel (0:21)
CrippledPotato 1 year ago 28
@CrippledPotato - That was the human voice you heard singing "izzi where's the squirrel" It's just a stupid song that would get them tuned up:)
pezgirrll 1 year ago 4
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not so interesting.. i've taught my dog to howl and he's a different breed. And his howls sound a lot nicer too. Like a real wolf.
AngerManagementBunny 1 year ago
@AngerManagementBunny They have a howl at times too, but the "yodeling" is all Basenji. By the way, they are otherwise silent....the African Barkless Dog.
pezgirrll 1 year ago 8
@AngerManagementBunny They have howled at times too, but the "yodeling" is all Basenji. By the way, they are otherwise for the most part silent....the African Barkless Dog.
pezgirrll 1 year ago
@pezgirrll do you know when my basenji was alive he was so quiet I wouldn't know he is right beside me and I would walk through the house calling out to him because I thought he was causing trouble but he would come out of the room I was originally in
drinkyourtea 1 month ago
These are African dogs that generally do not bark- but they have this way of finding each other in the jungle by screeching and howling. Where I live in the hills of California I can hear them from far away every time there are fire sirens around, but rarely other than that.
maximilian333 1 year ago
W.T.F. WRONG WIT THEESE DOGZ IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE SAYING WERE SCREWED .
TheZebro15 1 year ago
i wanted to get a basenji, until my mother saw this
xpaupx 1 year ago 7
@xpaupx tell your mother they hardly ever make that noise, they usually don't bark at all.
maximilian333 1 year ago
@xpaupx They are really quiet for the most part....not all of them yodel. They are unusual and not for everyone though. Do some research before you decide!
pezgirrll 1 year ago 3
@pezgirrll what else is unusual about them??
angeenarcc 1 month ago
@xpaupx have you get a dog now i got a basenji
mrdonnydot 7 months ago
fgi2gryfgopr2gyp2rhpgrhouy4ory4rogfor
hardyboy313 1 year ago
My dog does that. He's only part basenji, so he barks, too (good lord). He does that 'talking' think kind of like that. He only does it when he's complaining, though, haha! Very cute dogs, by the way <3 c:
WolfishDog 1 year ago
Like torturing a little baby! o___e
hannahappiest 1 year ago
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
da funniest shit everr.lol.
melisa269 1 year ago
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
melisa269 1 year ago
They sound like headcrab zombies.
TheBarackClinton 1 year ago 2
I think like barking better. Sorry
happyizzytime 1 year ago
@happyizzytime
Oh no! Not at all. They only make sounds when you sing to them. Unlike other dogs that you tell to stop ALL THE TIME! I love my Basenji :)
DWHCG 1 year ago
If i heard that at night i would be SOOOO freaked out!
happyizzytime 1 year ago
Just 2 live with a Basenji must be a challenge of a lifetime!!
God bless those brave souls who accepted this screaming doggy!!
supervaller 1 year ago
i love these dogs. only thing is they are too smart for their own good.
WowzaBoyz 1 year ago
LOLLOLOLOLOLOLOL
919richie 1 year ago
LOL awesome. i want one of those
DontEatTheFish73 1 year ago
kooL sound
davidcombro 1 year ago
I'd cry if my basenji sounded like that :[
TONYandBrAD1 1 year ago
my sister has one, but it sounds like its mooing. lol
gunguy009 1 year ago
I think cerberus must have had a voice like a basenji.
lettersaytozed 1 year ago
my basenji learned to bark thankas to
candy boston terrier, :)
CandyDoqui 1 year ago
yup that sounds like hell
eugenekim10 1 year ago
farg that is awful
shadohfrog 1 year ago
didn't the owners make more noise than the dogs?!
UnluckyFerSumm 1 year ago
this is more annoying than a normal bark.
xsomegirl23x 1 year ago
this is horrible :(
geewhiz76 1 year ago
"sing it"
"NO"
"sing it"
"NO MOM"
haha!!
ntala 1 year ago
"sing it"
"NO"
"sing it"
"NO MOM"
haha!!
ntala 1 year ago
This is what Dog Hell sounds like.
Tsukabinashi 2 years ago
XD they really do sound like they're dying when the make a noise
OMGawkwardTURTLE 2 years ago
OMGG!!! Im soo going to tell my fiance i want a Basenji!!! Theyre beautful and i think this is soooo adorable!!
LoQuI7 2 years ago
i am so glad my basenji cross does not make this noise haha, although he cant bark, but hes never done that! :)
alanarama123 2 years ago
Okay were you singing where's the squirrel?
Sasskitten 2 years ago 3
my doggy does this all the time, it's so cute. its not as obnoxious as this though, its a deeper sound that sounds less murder-like. basenjis rule!
trentroolz 2 years ago
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I would be the shit out of them if they kept doing that.
AngryAlbel 2 years ago
@AngryAlbel you are so so so mean werdo
jefferycat 2 years ago
Haha, that sounds horrible!
cybertexmex 2 years ago
THIS IS TOO CUTE!!
xPARTYCHICx 2 years ago
Haha the guy howling in the background made me laugh!
PennyLegend 2 years ago
Hahah I live in Finland and I have two basenjis but they NEVER sound like that, luckily :)
Pusunalle 2 years ago
I have showed this video to all of my friends... One of the best, for sure
deenchio 2 years ago
I'm not sure if I'd rather wake up to a regular dog barking or this D:
whatevarrr 2 years ago
they sound more like dying cats or something.
but they are adorable to say the least/
gratedane5 2 years ago 29
@gratedane5 You know, basenji normally can't bark. There are few basenjis that can bark.
MacJARedd 4 months ago
OH HELL NO!! I was thinkin about getting a Basenji but not if this is what i would have to deal with. My neighbors would think i was committing a crime if they heard this.
Vyper1000 2 years ago 5
theyre known as the barkless dog, they only do this if u get them really excited.
SayJanosz 2 years ago
Damn that's sceary as hell
TheYaar 2 years ago
id rather hear my dog bark all day that to hear this... sorry, but they sound like they are in pain...
lilliesNbees 2 years ago
They were trained to do that, normally basenji's are very quiet.
KakoiDedikuSan 2 years ago
i thinkss it cute
sam12046 2 years ago
HAHAHA this is madness!!!!!!!
laurenaintborin9 2 years ago
a yorkie or a poodle. Them kinds of dogs actually have hair not fur.
Sasskitten 2 years ago
This is what Hell sounds like.
JoshIsNumber3 2 years ago 56
@JoshIsNumber3 Yes. Yes it does. *goes to get cotton for her bleeding eardrums*
Vixen92 11 months ago
Poodles and one other type of dog have human like dandruff. I've been fiercely allergic to dogs and we've had poodles without any issue all my life.
spammman28 2 years ago 2
they sound like cats
familyandtwodogs 2 years ago
Might be a bit of an old question, but here is your answer:
Despite what they say about allergy friendly dogs, this does not mean they work for everyone. I might not react to a breed, but you could. The best thing to do before getting a dog is borrow/take care of one and see if you react to it.
CanOfSpam 2 years ago
hahahaha the funny thing with basenji's is that in my old neighborhood my neighbors thought there was a wolf in the neighborhood because my dog would howl at night LOL.
Karascool 2 years ago
do basenji's shed?
animallover134 2 years ago
they have very short hair. So you can never really notice.
Karascool 2 years ago
no they do not, thats why i wanted to get one, only problem is they are SOOOOOOOO ANNOYING
egyptianirishman 2 years ago
wy are they annoying?
jimmymeijerss 2 years ago
for sure they sound annoying
g4m3r43v3r 2 years ago
Well, they are probably annoying because they don't bark at all but they do howl. alot.
Sasskitten 2 years ago
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animallover134 2 years ago
They are so cute!
luv2begirly 2 years ago
I love Basenjis! used to have one but it ran away.. it was old too.. probly dead... :(
Njrosman 2 years ago
Wow. You tube is the best invention ever.
shatta9800 2 years ago 3
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POPTUB 2 years ago 2
best voices ever heard...!!!!!
CLCSDB 2 years ago
"sing it izzy!"
"no"
i swear thats what izzy said said :)
Norokrex 2 years ago
omg.....they sing horrible
clubpenguinforevafan 3 years ago
LOVE THEM!!! They are too cute!
SSaaNNddYY77 3 years ago
pobres perros pero tambien como ladran
Maqu8 3 years ago
my dawg sounds just like the basenji in the blue collar! hehe i love him and he looks just like him too although hes fatter and taller cuz he was already like that when he was born!
fieldrider08 3 years ago
I have no idea why but I love things like this.
dogdidit 3 years ago
this looks like a lot of fun but it sounds so damn creepy.
velvetchiharu 3 years ago
it sounds funny when you actually hear the dog making the noise although sadly my one is 15 and doesn't make much noise anymore
drinkyourtea 3 years ago
SO CUTE!!!!
theorganichispanic 3 years ago
i have one... silent they are not! he has a verry currly tail!!!!
VampiresBleedToo 3 years ago
OMG,soundslyk a cat!!!
xangelxkizzx 3 years ago
Oh my. I am fostering a basenji who has just started howling. I hope I don't get evicted.
GregginSF 3 years ago 7
Ours pretty much only do it when encouraged by the silly humans:) Although a couple of times over the 11-14 years we have had them, they have woken us up howling like coyotes in the night...very eerie!
pezgirrll 3 years ago 3
lmao. so cute but funny at the same time lol
Pnoi14 3 years ago
I love it when people say "oh, basenjis, they're silent dogs, right?" I just laugh at them. They're so ridiculously noisy.
aPlatinumMtZion 3 years ago
yep, barkless doesn't mean noiseless.
Darthbelal 3 years ago 3
oh yeah lol
Melimo 3 years ago
wtf
alextomich 3 years ago
My basenji howls just like a wolf. the neighboors were very suprised at first.
Karascool 3 years ago
They only do it when we "sing" with them...otherwise they are stealth dogs. No barking at all.
pezgirrll 3 years ago 4
@pezgirrll sometimes they are so quiet though you don't know they are standing right behind you and you accidentally trip on them
drinkyourtea 1 year ago
they look like a great dog i just don't think i would be able to live with them making that sort of noise
howlettjs03 3 years ago
I would shoot myself in the head if I had to live with that.
spellie 3 years ago
my basenji, niles does the same thing hahaha
maddnastycdubbz 3 years ago
coool
oprahouse 3 years ago
Oh my gosh!! This is the cutest thing I've ever seen!!!!
DollieRae24 3 years ago
It's like invasion of the body snatchers! ha ha ha Cute dogs! :o)
Goobyusa 3 years ago
Whoa, thats crazy
volplaya77 3 years ago
They sound like deer... I think it is interesting that this breed does'nt bark. How cool!
FreezinghotChannel 3 years ago
LOL
LIKEOMGYOULIKEDIED 3 years ago
HI, I've got a Basenji at home too. of course she sings too when i play the piano. But i don't know why she likes to eat her pu pu in the cage! Can someone help me???
Basenji517 3 years ago
I LOVE BASENJIS, they are so awesome!Love this vid!
iloveorly13 4 years ago
Awfully cute and talented dogs! What is amazing is that my 3 basenjis slept on the couch while I played this one! Usually they get very alert to basenji comments from the computer. But it's raining, and that puts them into hibernation mode.
mooster47 4 years ago
Much better than some human singers! ;-)
They are really great!
mcar2374 4 years ago 2
It's about time you taped this!!!! Love it!!!
doughgiirl 4 years ago 2