Basenji vs Ibizan Hound
Compare the Basenji to the Ibizan Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Ibizan Hounds.
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
23½-27½ Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
45-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Origin Country
Congo
Spain
Origin Year
-2 BC
-1000 BC
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-14 Years
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Basenji
Ibizan Hound
