Basenji vs Bull Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Bull Terriers.
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
18-21 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1862 AD
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High to Very High
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-15 Years
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Basenji
Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Bull Terrier
