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Name	Australian Cattle Dog	Blue Lacy	Basenji
Origins	Australia	United States	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler	Lacy Game Dog Lacy Hog Dog Texas Blue Lacy Lacy Dog	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Blue Lacy? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji weight comparison:	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	30-50 pounds (13-23 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?	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	40 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	18-23 inches (46-58 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?	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$600-$800	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Blue Lacy is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji intelligence:	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji trainability comparison.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive	Active Alert Intelligent Devoted Bold Intense	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji?	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Blue Lacy dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Lacy is strong enough to escape from home. 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji playfulness comparison:	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Blue Lacy is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji?	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Blue Lacy rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Lacy breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Blue Lacy 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Lacy 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Blue Lacy has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji mouthiness comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs have a higher than 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.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji?	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Blue Lacys 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness	Color Dilution Alopecia	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Blue Lacy 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.
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Life Expectancy Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Cattle Dog, Blue Lacy and Basenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Blue Lacy: 15 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Blue Lacy can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji energy level comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Blue Lacy dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Blue Lacy dogs have an average exercise need.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Blue Lacy dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Blue Lacy 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

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji coat comparison:	Dense	Smooth Tight	Fine
Colors What are the original Australian Cattle Dog, Blue Lacy and Basenji color?	Red Blue Speckled Mottled	Red Blue Cream Silver Tricolor Grey	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Blue Lacy requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or {name3 shedding:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Blue Lacy dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Blue Lacy has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Blue Lacy is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Blue Lacy dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Blue Lacy dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Blue Lacy dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Blue Lacy dogs are not the most 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 Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Blue Lacy dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji?	Yes Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Blue Lacy 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 Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Blue Lacy 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?	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Blue Lacys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Lacy or Basenji? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji?	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Blue Lacy 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Cattle Dog and Blue Lacy and Basenji have?	1-7 puppies, average 5	3-5 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Blue Lacy vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	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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