Basenji
VS
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Basenji vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Basenji and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
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
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
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