Basenji vs Dachshund
Compare the Basenji to the Dachshund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Dachshunds.
Basenji
Dachshund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
5-11 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
11-32 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Dachshund
Origin Country
Congo
Germany
Origin Year
-2 BC
1400 AD
Basenji
Dachshund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Dachshund
Basenji
Dachshund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Dachshund
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
Dachshund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Dachshund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Dachshund
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Dachshund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Dachshund
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Basenji
Dachshund
Basenji
Dachshund
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Basenji
Dachshund
