Basenji vs Pug
Compare the Basenji to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Pugs.
Basenji
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Pug
Origin Country
Congo
China
Origin Year
-2 BC
-206 BC
Basenji
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Pug
Basenji
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Pug
Basenji
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Pug
