Basenji vs Patterdale Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Patterdale Terriers.
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1940 AD
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Basenji
Patterdale Terrier
