Basenji vs Native American Indian Dog

Compare the Basenji to the Native American Indian Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Native American Indian Dogs.

Basenji vs Native American Indian Dog
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
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General Details
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-19 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
23-34 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
55-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Origin Country
Congo
United States
Origin Year
-2 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-19 Years
Health Concerns
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Persistent pupillary membrane
Fanconi syndrome
Immunoproliferative Systemic Intestinal Disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Basenji
Native American Indian Dog
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Black, Tan, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Cream and White
Cream and White
Red and White
Red and White
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