n.
Ancient breed of hound native to central Africa, where it is used to point and retrieve and to drive quarry into a net.
Known as the barkless dog, it produces a variety of sounds other than barks. Its finely wrinkled forehead, erect ears, and tightly curled tail give it a characteristic alert expression. It has a short, silky reddish brown, black, or black-and-tan coat and white feet, chest, and tail tip. It stands 1617 in. (4143 cm) high and weighs 2224 lbs (1011 kg). It is clean and gentle.