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Name	Basenji	Miniature American Shepherd	Yorkshire Terrier
Origins	Democratic Republic of the Congo	United States	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
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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	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Yorkie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	Medium	Small Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)
Height Which is taller, Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier height comparison:	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$900-$1000	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier trainability comparison.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? 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.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier social needs comparison:	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier 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.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. 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 Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier 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.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	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.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier?	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues	No data available	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia
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.	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Basenji, Miniature American Shepherd and Yorkshire Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	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.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 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? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier coat comparison:	Fine	Smooth	Fine
Colors What are the original Basenji, Miniature American Shepherd and Yorkshire Terrier color?	Black Tan Red White Brindle	Black Blue White Merle	Black Tan Blue Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier 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: Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average 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 Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier 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.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier 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 Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Basenji or Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier?	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Yorkshire Terrier 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 Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Yorkshire Terrier 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.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.

Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier 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 Miniature American Shepherd or Yorkshire Terrier? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Yorkshire Terrier 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 Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier 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 Miniature American Shepherd and Yorkshire Terrier have?	4-5 puppies	2-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Basenji vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier 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 Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers 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.	No data available	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

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