Basenji vs Black Norwegian Elkhound
Compare the Basenji to the Black Norwegian Elkhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Black Norwegian Elkhounds.
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
19-21 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Origin Country
Congo
Norway
Origin Year
-2 BC
-5000 BC
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Basenji
Black Norwegian Elkhound
