Basenji vs Norwegian Hound
Compare Basenji and Norwegian Hound 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
Norwegian Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
47 – 58 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 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
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Norwegian Hound
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.
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