Basenji vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Basenji to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basenjis and Shiba Inus.
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Congo
Japan
Origin Year
-2 BC
-300 BC
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
26 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Basenji
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Basenji
Shiba Inu
