Basenjis 2008 Wall Calendar A small, shorthaired African hunting dog, the Basenji is a ?barkless? canine that appears to prefer yodelling to woofing. One of the oldest and most unusual dog breeds in the world, the Basenji is also known as the African Barkless Dog. Quiet but not mute, a basenji usually speaks to express his happiness. They are alert and intelligent. They carry themselves with elegance. Speak your love for Basenjis loud and clear in the coming year with this wall calendar.