Basenji vs Brazilian Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Brazilian Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Brazilian Terriers.
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
Brazil
Origin Year
-2 BC
1800 AD
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Brazilian Terrier
