Telomian vs Basenji Comparison – Which dog is better Anjing Kampung or African Barkless Dog?

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

Telomian vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Telomian and a Basenji. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 22–26 pounds (10–12 kg), Female: 18–22 pounds (8–10 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?	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 20 pounds (9 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Telomian or Basenji? Is a Telomian taller than a Basenji?	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 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?	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Telomian vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Telomian and a Basenji. Which breed costs more?	Unknown	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Telomian or Basenji?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Telomian vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Very smart: Telomian is an excellent dog breed. 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 Which is easier to train: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare training requirements.	Telomian dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare alertness levels.	Telomian dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare territorial behaviors.	Telomian dogs are average defenders. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Telomian vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Telomian and a Basenji. How do their temperaments differ?	Independent Alert Intelligent Obedient Gentle Adaptable Charming	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Telomian vs Basenji?	Telomian dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Telomian vs Basenji?	Average to High: Telomian 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 Telomian vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Telomian 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 Telomian vs Basenji?	The wanderlust potential of the Telomian 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 Telomian vs Basenji? Which can be better for hunting?	Telomian 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

Telomian vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Telomian 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
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare play drive and energy.	The Telomian is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Telomian breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Telomian vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare adaptability levels.	Telomian 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: Telomian 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.

Telomian vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Telomian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Telomian 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Telomian 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

Telomian vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Telomian: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Telomian and a Basenji. Which breed is healthier?	The Telomian 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: Telomian vs Basenji?	Average The Telomian 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: Telomian vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Telomian vs Basenji health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues

Telomian vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare activity levels.	Telomian dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Telomian vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Telomian or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Telomian dogs need a lot of exercises.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Telomian or Basenji?	Telomian dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Telomian vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Telomian 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
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare daily food needs.	0.5 to 1.5 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

Telomian vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Telomian and Basenji? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan White Sable	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Telomian doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare drooling amounts.	The Telomian is an average drooler. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Telomian has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Telomian and a Basenji? Compare fur types.	Smooth	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Telomian or Basenji? Do Telomian dogs shed more than Basenji dogs?	Telomian dogs are low shedders. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Telomian vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare kid-friendliness.	Telomian 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?	Telomian dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Telomian or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Telomian 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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Telomian or Basenji?	Telomian dogs are not the most 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 Telomian or Basenji? Can a Telomian and a Basenji be friends? Do Telomian dogs get along with Basenji dogs?	Telomian dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Telomian vs Basenji?	Yes Telomian 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?	Yes Telomian is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Telomians are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Telomian vs Basenji As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Telomian or a Basenji? 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 Telomian or a Basenji? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Telomian or a Basenji? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Telomian 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 Which is better at pulling: a Telomian or a Basenji? 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 Telomian and Basenji. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Telomian vs Basenji Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Telomian and Basenji. Which has larger litters?	5-8 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Telomian and Basenji breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Telomian and Basenji. 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.

Telomian vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Telomian and Basenji. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Telomian and Basenji. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Telomian and Basenji. Which is more widely recognized?	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc.	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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