Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo
Compare the Basenji to the Lagotto Romagnolo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Lagotto Romagnolos.
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-17 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
24-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origin Country
Congo
Italy
Origin Year
-2 BC
1400 AD
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-17 Years
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Curly
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Basenji
Lagotto Romagnolo
