Basenji
VS
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Basenji vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Compare Basenji and Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 43 cm
36 – 41 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
11 – 17 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
4/5
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Characteristics
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Protective
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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a compact, muscular English terrier with a strong build and short, easy-care coat. Known for deep affection for people, especially children, it is lively, sensitive, needs daily exercise, positive training, sturdy chew toys, and close family companionship.
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