Basenji vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1898 AD
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
American Pit Bull Terrier
