Like any purebred dog, the Basenji has his share of inherited health issues. (soonervet.net)
Proponents say it's a medical breakthrough that allows families to end maternally inherited health issues that have existed in their maternal lines forever; critics call it an effort to make «designer babies» free of any health issues. (ibtimes.com)
However, they can still inherit health issues from their parents, in addition to the «regular» problems most dogs are susceptible to. (feedfond.com)