Basenji similar breeds
Quick breed overview
Origin: Central Africa
| Info | Rating Icon | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Level | 4/5 | |
| Exercise Need | 3/5 | |
| Affection Level | 3/5 | |
| Ease of Training | 2/5 | |
| Grooming Need | 1/5 | |
| Playfulness | 3/5 | |
| Friendliness (Dogs) | 2/5 | |
| Friendliness (Other Pets) | 1/5 | |
| Friendliness (Strangers) | 3/5 | |
| Watchdog Ability | 5/5 | |
| Protection Ability | 1/5 | |
| Cold Tolerance | 1/5 | |
| Heat Tolerance | 3/5 |
Basenji - More information
Breed groups
- AKC group: Hound Group
- FCI group: Spitz & Primitive Types
- FCI section: 5.6 Primitive type
Other names & origin
- Other names: African bush dog, African barkless dog, Ango angari, Congo dog, Zande dog
- Nicknames:
- Original name:
Size & lifespan
- Weight (male): 11 kg (24 lb)
- Weight (female): 9.5 kg (21 lb)
- Height (male): 43 cm (17 in)
- Height (female): 40 cm (15 + 1/2 in)
- Life expectancy: 14–16 years
