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Name	Whippet	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Basenji
Origins	England	England	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	61	82	84
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Snap Dog English Whippet	Staff Stafford Staffy Bull Staffy	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Which is the smallest dog, Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji weight comparison:	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 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?	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$1500-$2000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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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Trainability Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji trainability comparison.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Reliable Bold Fearless	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji?	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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?	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji playfulness comparison:	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji?	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal. 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 Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.	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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
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Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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: Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 dogs handle alone time quite well.

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji mouthiness comparison:	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have a lower 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.

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji?	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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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Life Expectancy Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do Whippet, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Basenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 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: Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji?	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.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji energy level comparison:	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji coat comparison:	Fine Short Close in texture	Smooth	Fine
Colors What are the original Whippet, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Basenji color?	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Red Blue White Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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: Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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 Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji?	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average 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?	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Basenji?	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji?	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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?	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.	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: Whippet or Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.	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.	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: Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji?	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Whippet and Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Basenji have?	4-8 puppies	5-7 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Whippet vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers 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 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	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	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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