Basenji vs Xoloitzcuintle
Compare the Basenji to the Xoloitzcuintle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Xoloitzcuintles.
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
9-30 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
5-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Origin Country
Congo
Mexico
Origin Year
-2 BC
-1500 BC
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Bald
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Hairless
Basenji
Xoloitzcuintle
