Akita vs Basenji

Compare the Akita to the Basenji. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Basenjis.

Akita vs Basenji
Akita
Basenji
Akita
Basenji
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General Details
Akita
Basenji
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Akita
Basenji
Origin Country
Japan
Congo
Origin Year
1600 AD
-2 BC
Temperament
Akita
Basenji
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
None
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Akita
Basenji
Traits
Aggressive
Stubborn
Affectionate
Stubborn
Living Environment
Akita
Basenji
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
None
Exercise Needs
Akita
Basenji
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Akita
Basenji
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Akita
Basenji
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Akita
Basenji
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Akita
Basenji
Aggression
Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Akita
Basenji
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Akita
Basenji
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Sebaceous adenitis
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Persistent pupillary membrane
Fanconi syndrome
Immunoproliferative Systemic Intestinal Disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Akita
Basenji
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Akita
Basenji
Breed Colors
Black
Black Brindle
Brown
Brown Brindle
Fawn
Fawn Brindle
Red
Red Brindle
Silver
Silver Brindle
White
Black and White
Black, Tan, and White
Brindle and White
Cream and White
Red and White
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