Basenji vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Basenji to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and African Wild Dogs.
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
Congo
Egypt
Origin Year
-2 BC
Unspecified
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Basenji
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
African Wild Dog
