Basenji vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Basenji to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Tibetan Spaniels.
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
Congo
China
Origin Year
-2 BC
-500 BC
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low to Medium
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Basenji
Tibetan Spaniel
