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B
is for Barkless, but not really mute.
They chortle and yodel, mutter and growl
I think they could talk if they ever learned how.
A
is for Agile, graceful and quick.
They jump like a deer and play like a cat.
Who ever heard of a dog acting like that?
S
is for Stubborn, yes they do have a streak.
They´ll coax and they´ll bully till they get their own way.
E
is for Entertaining, they´re all hams at heart.
Ask them to play and they´ll act like a clown.
Tell them to heel and they´ll sit down and frown.
N
is for Neat, a must in themselves.
They groom till each hair is in place.
If they think that you need it, they´ll come wash your face.
J
is for Jungle, native and huts.
On the tombs of the Pharoahs their pictures are found.
I
is for Me.
An owner possessed. I feed and I doctor, I worry and care.
And that doggone Basenji knows, when he calls, I´ll be there.
Jeraldeen Crandall
1967
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