Basenji
VS
Border Collie
Basenji vs Border Collie
Compare Basenji and Border Collie 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
Border Collie
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
52 – 53 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Border Collie
High energy
Super smart
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 Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium, athletic herding dog known for intense focus, high intelligence and very high energy. Developed to work sheep all day, it excels in herding, sports and training. It needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and structured guidance in an active home.
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