What Kind Of Dog Was Benji

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What Kind Of Dog Was Benji. I was lucky enough to get him at 7 mo old as I had just lost Max 4 mo. The lovable mixed-breed dog was discovered in 1960 by veteran Hollywood animal trainer Frank Inn 1916-2002.

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Inn worked with the dog until Higgins was ready for the dogs first role in 1963 Petticoat Junction. Basenjis are small graceful hounds standing 16 or 17 inches at the shoulder. What kind of dog is Benji as a puppy.

That pup made three movies four television specials and a TV series.

Then when Higgins turned 14 Inn. The original Benji named Higgins was found in a Burbank animal shelter as a puppy. I remember thinking youll never take the place of M. Benji is a rescue dog just like the role he portrays in the movie.