Basenji vs Africanis
Compare the Basenji to the Africanis. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Africani.
Basenji
Africanis
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
55-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Africanis
Origin Country
Congo
South Africa
Origin Year
-2 BC
-4700 BC
Basenji
Africanis
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Africanis
Basenji
Africanis
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Africanis
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Basenji
Africanis
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Basenji
Africanis
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Africanis
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Africanis
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Africanis
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Basenji
Africanis
Basenji
Africanis
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Africanis
