Basenji vs English Foxhound
Compare the Basenji to the English Foxhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and English Foxhounds.
Basenji
English Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-13 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
55-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
English Foxhound
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1580 AD
Basenji
English Foxhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
English Foxhound
Basenji
English Foxhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
English Foxhound
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Basenji
English Foxhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Basenji
English Foxhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
English Foxhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
English Foxhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
English Foxhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-13 Years
Basenji
English Foxhound
Basenji
English Foxhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
English Foxhound
