Basenji vs Miniature Bull Terrier
Compare the Basenji to the Miniature Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Miniature Bull Terriers.
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
25-33 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Congo
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-2 BC
1872 AD
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Miniature Bull Terrier
