Basenji vs Italian Greyhound
Compare the Basenji to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Italian Greyhounds.
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Congo
Turkey
Origin Year
-2 BC
-1000 BC
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Italian Greyhound
