Basenji vs Border Collie
Compare the Basenji to the Border Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Border Collies.
Basenji
Border Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
27-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Border Collie
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1860 AD
Basenji
Border Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Border Collie
Basenji
Border Collie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Border Collie
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
Border Collie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Border Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Border Collie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Border Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Border Collie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Border Collie
Basenji
Border Collie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Basenji
Border Collie
