Basenji vs Telomian
Compare the Basenji to the Telomian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Telomians.
Basenji
Telomian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
15-19 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
18-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Telomian
Origin Country
Congo
Malaysia
Origin Year
-2 BC
Unspecified
Basenji
Telomian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Telomian
Basenji
Telomian
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Telomian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Telomian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Telomian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Telomian
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Telomian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Telomian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Basenji
Telomian
Basenji
Telomian
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Telomian
