Basenji vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Basenji to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Dogo Argentinos.
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Origin Country
Congo
Argentina
Origin Year
-2 BC
1928 AD
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
