Basenji vs Saluki

Compare the Basenji to the Saluki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Salukis.

Basenji vs Saluki
Basenji
Saluki
Basenji
Saluki
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General Details
Basenji
Saluki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
21-28 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Basenji
Saluki
Origin Country
Congo
Iraq
Origin Year
-2 BC
-6000 BC
Temperament
Basenji
Saluki
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Basenji
Saluki
Traits
Affectionate
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Basenji
Saluki
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Basenji
Saluki
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
42 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Basenji
Saluki
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Basenji
Saluki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Basenji
Saluki
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Basenji
Saluki
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Basenji
Saluki
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Basenji
Saluki
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Persistent pupillary membrane
Fanconi syndrome
Immunoproliferative Systemic Intestinal Disease
Hypothyroidism
Hemangiosarcoma
Cardiomyopathy
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Basenji
Saluki
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Basenji
Saluki
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black, Tan, and White
Brindle and White
Cream and White
Red and White
Black
Black and Tan
Brown
Cream
Red
Tan
White
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