What color are Basenjis?

The Basenji breed standard recognizes the following colors and combinations, all with white feet, chest, and tail tip: red (a chestnut color), brindle (black stripes on a background of chestnut red), tricolor (pure black and chestnut red with white markings), and black (pure black). Red and white are the Basenjis’ signature colors. The red is described as being a deep chestnut red, rich and vibrant in saturation, though many people not familiar with the breed would likely describe it as orange, beige, or dark tan.