Basenji vs Lhasa Apso
Compare the Basenji to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Lhasa Apsos.
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Congo
China
Origin Year
-2 BC
-800 BC
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
25-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Basenji
Lhasa Apso
