Basenji vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Rat Terriers.
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-18 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United States
Origin Year
-2 BC
1800 AD
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-18 Years
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Basenji
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Rat Terrier
