The traits you described are also found in most of the Nordic/spitz type dogs. I don't see anything overly basenji-ish about him in the pics. What ever he is, he's very hansome.
Typical Basenji Nosy-ness
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We are trying out some black and white. While Jason was messing with a camera Roo came up to see what he was doing, as he ALWAYS does. You cannot make a move in this house without seeing pretty much what this photo shows. It does not matter if you are running the vacuum, or repairing a computer this nosy dog is practically up your butt!
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what a HOOT! love it. (and it looks VERY familiar!)
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You caught that quizzical look perfectly! Excellent shot
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Oh yeah - see that a lot!
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Roo is very photogenic I'm sure he knows it too
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What a cute face! Shows all the curiosity we've all seen whenever we are doing something we wish they were NOT witnesses to!