Basenji vs Greyhound
Compare the Basenji to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Greyhounds.
Basenji
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Greyhound
Origin Country
Congo
Egypt
Origin Year
-2 BC
-4000 BC
Basenji
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Greyhound
Basenji
Greyhound
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
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Greyhound
Basenji
Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Greyhound
