Dogs That Don't Bark. A pair of Barkless Besenji, the native dogs of Central Africa, whose chief attribute is the fact they never bark, are on the high seas aboard the Berengaria. They will arrive in New York on Tuesday.

Recognized in England last year, the Besenji, which breed amazingly close to a standard, thus testifying to the antiquity of their strain, are a smooth coated hunting dog, looking not unlike the Corgi, except for their longer legs and shorter bodies. Perhaps a likeness to a short-coated Norwegian Elkhound, except for the color, would be more fitting.

The two Besenji being brought to this country were acquired by B. Hamilton Rogers, who, with Mrs. Olga Rogers, operates Dogs, Inc., in this city. Incidentally, Mr. Rogers, who is vice-president of the company, is not related to Mrs. Rogers, its president. He is the son of Mrs. Byron H. Rogers, best known in the dog world as owner of Misty Isles Kennels in Bedford, to which the new dogs will be taken after a few days in the city.

The fact that both the president and vice-president are named Rogers and that they use the Misty Isles Kennels to augment the facilities of their city establishment, at 59 East Fifty-second street, causes no end of confusion in the dog world, and there are almost daily mistakes of identity to be straightened out at Dogs, Inc.

In announcing that the new dogs are on their way from England, Mrs. Rogers said that Mr. Rogers cabled he is also bringing a number of other show dogs, including some English cockers.

Shipping News. Almanac for New York, September 28. Steamers due at New York, today: Berengaria, Cunard-White Star, from Southampton, Sept. 22, due at Pier 90 NR, W 50th St., 11:00 AM.

Barkless Dogs Are Imported to America. Two canine oddities, dogs that cannot bark, not because they have been trained to be still but because nature made them that way, arrived today from England on the Berengaria. Known as the Basenji, the African term for "bush dog," they were transported to England from their native Belgian Congo less than a year ago. They quickly caught the attention of English dog fanciers, have been officially recognized by breeders in that country and now are making their first appearance on this side of the Atlantic.

The pair imported today were brought over by Dogs, Inc., of 59 East Fifty-second street, a venture of which Mrs. Olga Rogers is president and H. Byron Rogers is vice-president. The latter has been in England buying breeding stock for the establishment and the two Basenji are only part, though the most unusual part, of the consignment of dogs he brought back. After being kept for a short time in this city they will be taken to the Misty Isles kennels of Mrs. Byron Rogers at Bedford, N. Y.

It is not surprising that the importers envision a demand for barkless dogs in communities where noise-reducing campaigns are common. Just what makes them mute has not been determined.

Light Chestnut Color. Although their vocal chords are not developed, they have all the other attributes of good dogs. They are exceptional hunters, although in the African bush the natives have to tie gourds around their necks that they may be followed by the rattling sound.

Mrs. Olivia Burns, an English woman who has been living in the Belgian Congo, took the first of the Basenji to England. They bred so closely to the same standard that they were readily accepted by the experts as an authentic and old breed. It is believed that they date back to about the twelfth Egyptian dynasty. Although natives of the tropics, they quickly became acclimated to England.

They are light chestnut color, with white markings, sharp pointed ears, carried erect, short coats and a tail that curls up tightly over the back. They are about the same size as a Samoyede or a Norwegian elkhound, and except for their color and short coats, have much in common with these breeds.