Akita
VS
Basenji
Akita vs Basenji
Compare Akita and Basenji side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Akita
Basenji
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 67 cm
40 – 43 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
9 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
2/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Summary
About Akita
Large, powerful Japanese spitz breed with a broad head, curled tail and dense double coat that sheds heavily. Calm, independent and reserved with strangers but deeply loyal to family and a natural guardian. Intelligent yet strong‑willed, best for experienced, consistent owners.
About Basenji
Basenji: small, athletic African hound, 40–43 cm and 9–12 kg, with short coat, curled tail and wrinkled forehead. Often “barkless,” it yodels instead. Clean, independent, intelligent and strong-willed, it needs patient positive training, secure fencing, and regular mental and physical exercise.
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