Drever vs Basenji
Compare Drever and Basenji: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Drever
VS
Basenji
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Drever
Basenji
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 38 cm
40 – 43 cm
Weight
14 – 16 kg
9 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
2/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Drever
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Summary
About Drever
The Drever is a sturdy Swedish scent hound, low and long‑bodied yet strong and enduring. Bred to track and drive game at a steady pace, it has a clear voice, strong hunting instinct, and needs ample exercise. Friendly, affectionate, and easy‑care coated, it suits active, outdoorsy homes.
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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