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Name	Basenji	Italian Greyhound	Whippet
Origins	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Italy	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	84	74	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet height comparison:	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$800-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet intelligence:	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Whippet 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 Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Italian Greyhound indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.	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 vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet 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 Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet mouthiness comparison:	Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet?	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet 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: Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Basenji, Italian Greyhound and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups 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? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet coat comparison:	Fine	Fine	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Basenji, Italian Greyhound and Whippet color?	Black Tan Red White Brindle	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Basenji or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet?	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet 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: Basenji or Italian Greyhound or Whippet? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet?	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet 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 Basenji and Italian Greyhound and Whippet have?	4-5 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Basenji vs Italian Greyhound vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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.	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 American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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

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