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English Toy Terrier
VS
Basenji
English Toy Terrier vs Basenji
Compare English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Basenji
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
40 – 43 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
9 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
2/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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