Basenji
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Basenji vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare Basenji and Bavarian Mountain Hound 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
Basenji
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
9 – 13 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Bavarian Mountain Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic scent hound bred in Bavaria for tracking wounded game. Calm and reserved with strangers but affectionate with family, it has a short red‑to‑fawn coat and excels in scent work. Best for active homes that enjoy regular outdoor and mental activity.
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