Basenji vs Brittany
Compare the Basenji to the Brittany. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Brittanys.
Basenji
Brittany
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-13 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Brittany
Origin Country
Congo
France
Origin Year
-2 BC
1907 AD
Basenji
Brittany
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Brittany
Basenji
Brittany
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Brittany
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Brittany
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Basenji
Brittany
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Brittany
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Brittany
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Brittany
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-13 Years
Basenji
Brittany
Basenji
Brittany
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Basenji
Brittany
