Basenji vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Basenji to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1800 AD
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Basenji
Welsh Sheepdog
