Basenji vs Blue Lacy
Compare the Basenji to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Blue Lacies.
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
16-20 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
18-25 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Origin Country
Congo
United States
Origin Year
-2 BC
1858 AD
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
16-20 Years
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Basenji
Blue Lacy
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Blue Lacy
