Azawakh
VS
Basenji
Azawakh vs Basenji
Compare Azawakh 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
Azawakh
Basenji
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 74 cm
40 – 43 cm
Weight
15 – 25 kg
9 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
2/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
1/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Summary
About Azawakh
The Azawakh is an ancient Sahel sighthound: tall, ultra-lean and fast, bred by Tuareg nomads for guarding and hunting. Loyal and gentle with family but aloof with strangers, it needs secure fencing, ample daily exercise, a soft warm bed, and protection from cold due to its thin, short coat.
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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