Wow Megan. I just looked @ my Basenji book again and it is INCORRECT. I did some research online and there ARE other breeds who have disconnected paw pads like a wolf. Thanx for the lesson!
Basenji Behaviour
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I have never heard of this kind of behavior and none of my references
mentions it, but that does not necessarily mean it cannot happen. Generally the ground is cold and birds, like other creatures, need to keep their extremities
warm, so heads and necks are usually tucked in rather than spread out to
preserve warmth.
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Jecci