Basenji vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Wire Fox Terriers.
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1876 AD
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Basenji
Wire Fox Terrier
