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Name	Chinese Crested	Whippet	Basenji
Origins	China	England	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji breeds.	Crested Puff Chinese Crested	Snap Dog English Whippet	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji? Compare adult weight ranges.	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	8 pounds (4 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Chinese Crested or Whippet or Basenji? Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji height comparison:	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	11.5 inches (29 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$800-$1200	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Chinese Crested or Whippet or Basenji?	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which is easiest to train?	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed is most alert?	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed is most protective?	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji? Compare temperaments.	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Chinese Crested 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.	Basenji 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: Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji?	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Basenji 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Chinese Crested or Whippet or Basenji?	Chinese Crested dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which uses mouth most during play?	Chinese Crested 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 dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which has fewer health issues?	The Chinese Crested 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.	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Chinese Crested 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.	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji health problems comparison:	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which breed is most active?	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chinese Crested or Whippet or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Chinese Crested or Whippet or Basenji?	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1 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.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. What colors are available?	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which drools least?	The Chinese Crested 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.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Silky Thick Double Hairless	Fine Short Close in texture	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which requires most frequent baths?	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Chinese Crested or Whippet or Basenji? Chinese Crested or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Good With Comparison

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

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Chinese Crested 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.	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which has most military use?	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which has most puppies?	2-5 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. What's recommended?	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.

Chinese Crested vs Whippet vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Chinese Crested, Whippet, and Basenji. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	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	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.

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