Is there a dog that can’t bark?
The breed of dog called the “basenji” (buh SEN jee) does not bark at all. It is small, with perky ears and the habits of washing itself like a cat. It is commonly known as the “barkless dog.” The basenji can make noises, however. It can snarl, growl, and whine, and when excited, it makes a kind of yodeling sound.
Because it isn’t a noisy dog, the basenji is popular as a house pet. Basenjis originated in Africa as hunting dogs, where their keen sense of smell, intelligence and silence were useful for tracking prey. You’ll never catch a basenji “barking up the wrong tree!” – Dick Rogers