Australian Cattle Dog vs Basenji
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Basenji. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Basenjis.
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Origin Country
Australia
Congo
Origin Year
1840 AD
-2 BC
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Australian Cattle Dog
Basenji
