Basenji vs Toy Fox Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Toy Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Toy Fox Terriers.
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
8½-11½ Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
3½-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United States
Origin Year
-2 BC
1930 AD
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Toy Fox Terrier
