Baseagle

The Baseagle is hybrid of two old hound dogs, the Basenji and the Beagle. Its history is unknown at this time, and the hybrid is a modern dog. Most likely, people began breeding the parents to produce a hybrid Beagle that is less vocal than the parent Beagle. Beagles are well known for their vocal natures and can bay and bark with the best of them. Conversely, the Basenji breed is a barkless dog that makes few sounds. That’s not to say Basenjis do not vocalize. A Basenji makes noises that sound like something in between a chortle and a yodel. The Beagle was developed in England during the 1300s and may have roots extended further back to the Roman occupation as well. The breed was used mostly for hunting small game on foot but fell out of favor to the larger Foxhounds in the 1700s. If not for farmers, who continued to breed the Beagle to assist with vermin and rabbit hunting, this breed may have gone extinct. The Basenji is an ancient dog, which accounts for its quiet voice. Early hunters preferred quiet dogs for the hunt. Basenjis are native to Africa and were first discovered in Congo of West Africa in the 19th century. The Basenji breed is athletic and adds a graceful look to the Baseagle.