Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Comparison – Which dog is better African Barkless Dog or Reds?

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Name	Basenji	Redbone Coonhound
Origins	Democratic Republic of the Congo	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Basenji and Redbone Coonhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog	Reds Redbone Hound
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Basenji and a Redbone Coonhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Basenji and a Redbone Coonhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)	50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	60 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Basenji or Redbone Coonhound? Is a Basenji taller than a Redbone Coonhound?	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	21-27 inches (53-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	24 inches (59.5 cm)

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Basenji and a Redbone Coonhound. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Basenji or Redbone Coonhound?	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Redbone Coonhound is easier than average to get.

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Redbone Coonhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare training requirements.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare alertness levels.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Basenji and a Redbone Coonhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Independent Energetic Affectionate Companionable Familiar Unflappable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound?	Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound?	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Redbone Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound social needs comparison:	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound?	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Redbone Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Basenji or Redbone Coonhound?	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.	Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Redbone Coonhound: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Basenji and a Redbone Coonhound. Which breed is healthier?	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Redbone Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound?	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Redbone Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Obesity

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

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

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Basenji and Redbone Coonhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red White Brindle	Red Golden Copper
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Redbone Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Redbone Coonhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Redbone Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Basenji and a Redbone Coonhound? Compare fur types.	Fine	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Basenji or Redbone Coonhound? Do Basenji dogs shed more than Redbone Coonhound dogs?	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Redbone Coonhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Basenji or a Redbone Coonhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Redbone Coonhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Basenji or Redbone Coonhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Basenji or Redbone Coonhound?	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Basenji or Redbone Coonhound? Can a Basenji and a Redbone Coonhound be friends? Do Basenji dogs get along with Redbone Coonhound dogs?	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Redbone Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound?	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound 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.	Redbone Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Basenji and Redbone Coonhound. Which has larger litters?	4-5 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Basenji and Redbone Coonhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Basenji and Redbone Coonhound. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Basenji vs Redbone Coonhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Basenji and Redbone Coonhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Basenji and Redbone Coonhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Basenji and Redbone Coonhound. Which is more widely recognized?	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 Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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