Basenji vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Smooth Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Smooth Fox Terriers.
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1780 AD
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Smooth Fox Terrier
