Basenji
VS
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Basenji vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Compare Basenji and Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen 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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
39 – 44 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.
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