Basenji
VS
Brazilian Terrier
Basenji vs Brazilian Terrier
Compare Basenji and Brazilian Terrier 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
Brazilian Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
33 – 40 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Brazilian Terrier
Small
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 Brazilian Terrier
The Brazilian Terrier is a medium‑small, athletic, tricolor farm terrier from Brazil, bred for ratting and watchdog work. Energetic, intelligent, and often bonded to one person, it needs daily exercise, consistent positive training, and mental stimulation. Grooming is simple; sourcing puppies abroad can be difficult.
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