Basenji vs West Highland White Terrier

Compare the Basenji to the West Highland White Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and West Highland White Terriers.

Basenji vs West Highland White Terrier
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1500 AD
Temperament
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Stubborn
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Persistent pupillary membrane
Fanconi syndrome
Immunoproliferative Systemic Intestinal Disease
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Shaker syndrome
Westie jaw
Inflammatory bowel disease
Atopic dermatitis
Hyperplastic dermatosis
Krabbe disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Basenji
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Black, Tan, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Cream and White
Cream and White
Red and White
Red and White
White
White
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