Basenji vs Miniature Pinscher
Compare the Basenji to the Miniature Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Miniature Pinschers.
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Origin Country
Congo
Germany
Origin Year
-2 BC
Unspecified
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
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
Miniature Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Basenji
Miniature Pinscher
