Basenji
VS
Japanese Spitz
Basenji vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Basenji and Japanese Spitz 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
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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