Basenji
VS
Keeshond
Basenji vs Keeshond
Compare Basenji and Keeshond 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
Keeshond
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
48 – 49 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
5/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Keeshond
Great with kids
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 Keeshond
The Keeshond is a medium, sturdy spitz with a thick wolf‑grey double coat and trademark eye “spectacles.” A devoted family companion, it is affectionate, alert, and vocal but rarely aggressive. Intelligent and lively, it trains well with gentle methods and needs regular brushing and daily interaction.
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