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Name	Basenji	Lagotto Romagnolo	Saint Berdoodle
Origins	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Italy	United States
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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	Lagotti Romagnoli Lagotto Water Dog of Romagna Romagna Water Dog	Saint Berpoo St. Berdoodle St. Berpoo
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	Medium	Medium	Small Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Lagotto Romagnolo? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle weight comparison:	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)	Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle height comparison:	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	24-30 inches (61-76 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	27 inches (68.5 cm)

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$500-$700	$500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.	Average: The Saint Berdoodle is a commonly available dog breed.

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle intelligence:	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Saint Berdoodle dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle trainability comparison.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? 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.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Loving Intelligent Loyal Social Trainable Cheerful	Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Gentle Social Easygoing
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.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Saint Berdoodle 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: Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle?	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Saint Berdoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle social needs comparison:	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed. See more.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are a social breed. 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.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Saint Berdoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Saint Berdoodle 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Saint Berdoodles, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle?	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Saint Berdoodle barks occasionally. 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 Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	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 Lagotto Romagnolo indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Saint Berdoodle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle 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.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Saint Berdoodle dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.	Lagotto Romagnolo 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.	Saint Berdoodle 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 vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle?	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Saint Berdoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts	Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Ear Infections Wobbler's Syndrome Skin Diseases
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 Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Saint Berdoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Basenji, Lagotto Romagnolo and Saint Berdoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Saint Berdoodle: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lagotto Romagnolo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle energy level comparison:	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Saint Berdoodle dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Saint Berdoodle dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Saint Berdoodle dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	12 to 14 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Saint Berdoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle coat comparison:	Fine	Waterproof	Wiry Rough Curly Smooth
Colors What are the original Basenji, Lagotto Romagnolo and Saint Berdoodle color?	Black Tan Red White Brindle	Black Gray Tan White Brown	White & Black White & Red White & Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Saint Berdoodle doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or {name3 shedding:	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders. See more.	Saint Berdoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle?	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Saint Berdoodle 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 Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Saint Berdoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle 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.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are 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 Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Basenji or Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle?	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Saint Berdoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle?	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Saint Berdoodle 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.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Saint Berdoodle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Saint Berdoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle 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 Lagotto Romagnolo or Saint Berdoodle? 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle?	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Saint Berdoodle 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 Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle 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 Lagotto Romagnolo and Saint Berdoodle have?	4-5 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Basenji vs Lagotto Romagnolo vs Saint Berdoodle 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 2015 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	Not recognized by any clubs.

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