Basenji vs Mountain Feist
Compare the Basenji to the Mountain Feist. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Mountain Feists.
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
10-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Origin Country
Congo
United States
Origin Year
-2 BC
1700 AD
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Basenji
Mountain Feist
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Mountain Feist
