Africanis vs Basenji Comparison – Which dog is better Bantu Dog or African Barkless Dog?

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Name	Africanis	Basenji
Origins	South Africa	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Africanis and Basenji. What other names are these breeds known by?	Bantu Dog Hottentot Hunting Dog Khoikhoi Dog Tswana breed dog Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi Zulu Dog African Dog	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Africanis and a Basenji. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Africanis vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Africanis and a Basenji. Which breed is heavier?	55-100 inches (25-45 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55-100 inches (35 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Africanis or Basenji? Is an Africanis taller than a Basenji?	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Africanis vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Africanis and a Basenji. Which breed costs more?	$300-$500	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Africanis or Basenji?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Africanis vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Africanis dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare training requirements.	Africanis dogs are easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare alertness levels.	Africanis dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare territorial behaviors.	Africanis dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Africanis vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Africanis and a Basenji. How do their temperaments differ?	Independent Protective Friendly Affectionate Obedient Territorial Trainable Watchful	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Africanis vs Basenji?	Africanis dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Africanis vs Basenji?	Average to High: Africanis dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Africanis vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Africanis dogs are a social breed. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Africanis vs Basenji?	Africanis dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Africanis vs Basenji? Which can be better for hunting?	Africanis dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Africanis vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Africanis barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare play drive and energy.	The Africanis is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Africanis breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Africanis vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Africanis dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Africanis or Basenji?	Africanis dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Africanis vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Africanis has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Africanis dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Africanis bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Africanis vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Africanis: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Africanis and a Basenji. Which breed is healthier?	Africaniss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Africanis vs Basenji?	Frequent The Africanis should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Africanis vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Africanis vs Basenji health problems comparison:	Cancer Dermoid Sinus Parvovirus Rabies	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues

Africanis vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare activity levels.	Africanis dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Africanis vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Africanis or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Africanis dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Africanis or Basenji?	Africanis dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Africanis vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Africanis has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Africanis vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Africanis and Basenji? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan White Brown	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Africanis doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare drooling amounts.	The Africanis is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Africanis has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Africanis and a Basenji? Compare fur types.	Wiry Thick	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Africanis or Basenji? Do Africanis dogs shed more than Basenji dogs?	Africanis dogs are low shedders. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Africanis vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare kid-friendliness.	Africanis dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Africanis dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Africanis or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Africanis dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Africanis or Basenji?	Africanis dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Africanis or Basenji? Can an Africanis and a Basenji be friends? Do Africanis dogs get along with Basenji dogs?	Africanis dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Africanis vs Basenji?	Yes Africanis dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Africanis is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Africaniss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Africanis vs Basenji As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Africanis breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Africanis or a Basenji? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Africanis and Basenji. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Africanis vs Basenji Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Africanis and Basenji. Which has larger litters?	2-8 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Africanis and Basenji breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Africanis and Basenji. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Africanis vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Africanis and Basenji. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Africanis and Basenji. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Africanis and Basenji. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry American Pet Registry, Inc.

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