Delightfully Dense Dog Breeds You'll Still Love

7. Basenji

Basenjis are a unique breed in that they are not capable of barking and instead make a variety of sounds similar to chortles. Basenjis were originally bred as hunting dogs, but these days they don't demonstrate this skill aside from being rather vigilant. Sometimes compared to cats, these dogs are happier spending the day self-grooming and observing their surroundings than performing tasks. Training Basenjis can present challenges as they can be temperamental and independent-minded, but when not being asked too much, Basenjis are playful and energetic dogs.