Comparison: Basenji and Canaan Dog

Basenji and Canaan Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Basenji
Photo: Niko Herlin, CC BY 2.0, source
Canaan Dog
Photo: Giora Sluzky, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
BasenjiCanaan Dog
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originCongo - KinshasaIsrael
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers40–43 cm50–60 cm
Weight9–11 kg18–25 kg
Life span12–14 years–
Recognition features
  • Short fine coat in red, black or tricolour with white
  • Tightly curled tail and wrinkled brow
  • Light, lean body with erect ears
  • Square, medium-sized dog resembling a wild dog type
  • Erect, relatively short, broad ears set low
  • Thick brush-like tail curled over the back
CoatShort, smooth coat; red, black, tricolour.Dense, harsh and straight outer coat of short to medium length with a profuse undercoat; sand to red-brown, white, black or spotted, with or without mask.
PurposeAn ancient African hunting dog from Congo; does not bark but yodels.Israeli primitive watch and security dog; alert and distrustful of strangers.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.