Basenji vs Greenland Dog
Compare the Basenji to the Greenland Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Greenland Dogs.
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
22-25 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
66-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Origin Country
Congo
Greenland
Origin Year
-2 BC
1000 AD
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
0-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High to Very High
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Basenji
Greenland Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Basenji
Greenland Dog
