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Compare Basenji and Vizsla. Which is better: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Name | Basenji | Vizsla | Wirehaired Vizsla |
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Origins | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Hungary | Hungary |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Gun Dog | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 84 | 30 | 155 |
Reviews | 2 | 8 | 1 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog |
Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla |
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Drótszőrű magyar vizsla |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Medium | Large | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Basenji or Vizsla or Vizsla? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla weight comparison: | Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg) | Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) | Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg) | Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) | Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla height comparison: | Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm) | Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) | Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 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: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) | Male: 24 inches (60.5 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm) |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is more expensive? | $1000-$1200 | $800-$1200 | $800-$1000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Wirehaired Vizsla is easier than average to get. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla intelligence: | Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
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Trainability
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla trainability comparison. | Basenji dogs are easy to train. | Vizsla dogs are easy to train. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Basenji dogs are average defenders. | Vizsla dogs are average defenders. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison: |
Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate |
Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered |
Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Loyal Going |
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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. | Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla? | Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla social needs comparison: | Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. | Vizsla dogs are a social breed. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kinda antisocial. |
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. | Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
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. | Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla playfulness comparison: | Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. | The Wirehaired Vizsla is a playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla? | Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. | Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. | Low: The Wirehaired Vizsla barks none to minimal. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Vizsla breed in the home. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla 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. | Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well. | Vizsla 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. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs handle alone time quite well. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Vizsla bite force: Ordinary. |
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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 Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Wirehaired Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla mouthiness comparison: | Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla? | The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Wirehaired Vizsla 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 Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla health problems comparison: |
Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues | Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis | Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Skin Allergies Eye Infections Kidney Issues Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
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 Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Wirehaired Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do Basenji, Vizsla and Wirehaired Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years |
10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Vizsla: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla? | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla?
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla energy level comparison: | Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs. | Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep. | Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | 3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla weight gain potential comparison: | Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average: The Wirehaired Vizsla has an average risk for obesity. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla coat comparison: | Fine |
Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat | Wiry |
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Colors
What are the original Basenji, Vizsla and Wirehaired Vizsla color? |
Black Tan Red White Brindle | Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold | Golden Russet Reddish-Brown |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla grooming comparison: | Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Wirehaired Vizsla doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Basenji or Vizsla or {name3 shedding: | Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. | Vizsla dogs shed moderately. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs shed none to minimal. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla? | Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Vizsla 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. | The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Wirehaired Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla 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. | Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly? | Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? | Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Wirehaired Vizsla dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla? |
Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Wirehaired Vizsla 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 Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Wirehaired Vizsla 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. | Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people. | Wirehaired Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Basenji or Vizsla or Wirehaired Vizsla? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
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 Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla? | Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. | Yes Wirehaired Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. |
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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
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 Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Basenji and Vizsla and Wirehaired Vizsla have? | 4-5 puppies | 6-8 puppies | 6-10 puppies |
Basenji vs Vizsla vs Wirehaired Vizsla 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 1960 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2014 as a Sporting breed. |
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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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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 America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association |
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