German Pinscher vs Basenji Comparison – Which dog is better Glatthaariger Pinscher or African Barkless Dog?

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Name	German Pinscher	Basenji
Origins	Germany	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Pinscher vs Basenji breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

German Pinscher vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, German Pinscher or Basenji? Is the German Pinscher bigger than the Basenji breed? Is a German Pinscher smaller than a Basenji?	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, German Pinscher or Basenji? German Pinscher vs Basenji weight comparison:	25-35 pounds (11-16 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?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Pinscher or Basenji? Is a German Pinscher taller than a Basenji?	16-19 inches (41-48 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?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

German Pinscher vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Pinscher or Basenji? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between German Pinscher and Basenji?	$1400-$1600	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, German Pinscher or Basenji?	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

German Pinscher vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a German Pinscher or Basenji smarter? Which is best? German Pinscher vs Basenji intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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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Trainability German Pinscher vs Basenji trainability comparison. What's the difference between German Pinscher vs Basenji?	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Pinscher or Basenji?	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Pinscher or Basenji? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Pinscher vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Pinscher or Basenji? German Pinscher vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between German Pinscher vs Basenji?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: German Pinscher vs Basenji?	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs German Pinscher vs Basenji social needs comparison:	German Pinscher 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? What's the difference between German Pinscher vs Basenji?	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher 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? What's the difference between German Pinscher vs Basenji? Which can be better for hunting?	German Pinscher 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

German Pinscher vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Pinscher vs Basenji playfulness comparison:	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Pinscher vs Basenji?	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Pinscher or Basenji?	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 German Pinscher indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
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German Pinscher vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Pinscher or Basenji?	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.

German Pinscher vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Pinscher or Basenji?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Pinscher 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
Biting Potential Is a German Pinscher more dangerous than a Basenji?	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Pinscher vs Basenji mouthiness comparison:	German Pinscher dogs have an 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.

German Pinscher vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Pinscher vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Pinscher vs Basenji?	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Basenji 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: German Pinscher vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Pinscher vs Basenji health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Pinscher vs Basenji?	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy German Pinscher vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do German Pinscher and Basenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the German Pinscher and Basenji?	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Pinscher vs Basenji?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

German Pinscher vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

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

German Pinscher vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Pinscher or Basenji? Does the German Pinscher breed eat more than the Basenji breed?	2 to 2.5 cup 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Pinscher vs Basenji weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

German Pinscher vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Pinscher vs Basenji coat comparison:	Dense Shiny Smooth	Fine
Colors What are the original German Pinscher and Basenji color? German Pinscher vs Basenji color comparison:	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Pinscher or Basenji? German Pinscher vs Basenji grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Pinscher or Basenji? Do German Pinscher dogs shed more than Basenji dogs?	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Basenji 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: German Pinscher or Basenji?	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 German Pinscher vs Basenji hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Pinscher or Basenji?	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between German Pinscher vs Basenji?	The German Pinscher 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.

German Pinscher vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Pinscher or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Basenji dogs are not the most 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 German Pinscher or Basenji?	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Pinscher or Basenji?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	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 German Pinscher or Basenji? Can a German Pinscher and a Basenji be friends? Do German Pinscher dogs get along with Basenji dogs?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: German Pinscher vs Basenji?	Yes German Pinscher 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 German Pinscher 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?	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Pinscher vs Basenji 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Pinscher or Basenji? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Pinscher vs Basenji?	Not really German Pinscher 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.
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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

German Pinscher vs Basenji Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can German Pinscher and Basenji have? German Pinscher vs Basenji litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	4-5 puppies
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German Pinscher vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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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