Basenji vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Basenji to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Golden Retrievers.
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1865 AD
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Basenji
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Basenji
Golden Retriever
