Basenji vs German Pinscher
Compare the Basenji to the German Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and German Pinschers.
Basenji
German Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
German Pinscher
Origin Country
Congo
Germany
Origin Year
-2 BC
1879 AD
Basenji
German Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
German Pinscher
Basenji
German Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
German Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
German Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Basenji
German Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
German Pinscher
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
German Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
German Pinscher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Basenji
German Pinscher
Basenji
German Pinscher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
German Pinscher
