Basenjis aren’t known for being especially fond of children, but with their high energy level, they can be good companions for older children.
The Basenji is a hunting dog and needs daily exercise. Some Basenjis do fine with a daily walk, while others require more enthusiastic forms of exercise.
The Basenji is a hound. That means he’s intelligent and independent, but also affectionate and alert. He’s a sighthound, which means that motion catches his eye, and he’ll chase whatever he sees that moves — cats, squirrels, rabbits.