Basenji vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Irish Terriers.
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
Ireland
Origin Year
-2 BC
1875 AD
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Basenji
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Basenji
Irish Terrier
