Basenji vs Border Terrier

Compare the Basenji to the Border Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Border Terriers.

Basenji vs Border Terrier
Basenji
Border Terrier
Basenji
Border Terrier
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General Details
Basenji
Border Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-16 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
11-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Basenji
Border Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
Unspecified
Origin Year
-2 BC
1700 AD
Temperament
Basenji
Border Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Basenji
Border Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Stubborn
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Basenji
Border Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Basenji
Border Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Basenji
Border Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Basenji
Border Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Basenji
Border Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Basenji
Border Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Basenji
Border Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Basenji
Border Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Persistent pupillary membrane
Fanconi syndrome
Immunoproliferative Systemic Intestinal Disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Basenji
Border Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Basenji
Border Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black, Tan, and White
Brindle and White
Cream and White
Red and White
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Red
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