Basenji vs Boxer
Compare the Basenji to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Boxers.
Basenji
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Boxer
Origin Country
Congo
Germany
Origin Year
-2 BC
1894 AD
Basenji
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Boxer
Basenji
Boxer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Boxer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Boxer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Boxer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Boxer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Basenji
Boxer
Basenji
Boxer
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Boxer
