Chow Chow
VS
Basenji
Chow Chow vs Basenji
Compare Chow Chow and Basenji 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
Chow Chow
Basenji
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 56 cm
40 – 43 cm
Weight
20 – 32 kg
9 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
2/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Chow Chow
Large
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Summary
About Chow Chow
Ancient Chinese breed with lion-like coat and blue-black tongue. Medium, sturdy, and square-built, it has a dense double coat needing regular grooming. Independent, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it suits calm homes and experienced owners, requiring moderate exercise and careful health management.
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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