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Havanese
VS
Basenji
Havanese vs Basenji
Compare Havanese 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
Havanese
Basenji
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 27 cm
40 – 43 cm
Weight
4 – 8 kg
9 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 17 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
5/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
Havanese
Easy to train
Small
Basenji
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Small
Summary
About Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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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