Basenji has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Scottish Deerhound has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Curious
Playful
Alert
Energetic
Intelligent

Dignified
Friendly
Polite
Docile
Gentle
Still

Basenjis shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Scottish Deerhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose a Basenji if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Scottish Deerhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Central Africa (Zaire and the Congo)

Scotland

African Bush Dog

sighthound, greyhound

Ancient

middle ages

Hound (AKC:1943)
Sighthounds and Pariahs (UKC)

Hound (AKC:1886)
Sighthounds & Pariahs (UKC)

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Blue
Black

White
Black
Brindle
Red

Fawn
Brindle
Red
Blue
Gray

Basenjis have short coats.

Scottish Deerhounds have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Basenji can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Scottish Deerhound can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Basenji breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Scottish Deerhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

PRA
Fanconi Syndrome
Basenji Enteropathy

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

Cardiomyopathy
Allergies

Eye
Dna Test For Pk
Fanconi Urine Test
Full Body Physical Examination

Cardiac
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Basenji has below average social needs and is content with spending time alone.

Scottish Deerhound has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Basenjis require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Scottish Deerhounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Basenji has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Scottish Deerhound minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

While Basenji dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Scottish Deerhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Basenjis are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Scottish Deerhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Basenji, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish Deerhound, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Basenjis usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Scottish Deerhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Basenji is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Scottish Deerhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 22-26 pound (10 - 12 kg) Basenji feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 85-110 pound (39 - 50 kg) Scottish Deerhound feed 3.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Basenji is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Scottish Deerhound is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Basenji is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Scottish Deerhound is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Basenji is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Scottish Deerhounds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Basenjis can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Basenjis are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Basenjis are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Scottish Deerhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Basenjis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Scottish Deerhounds are highly friendly around strangers.

Basenjis are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Scottish Deerhounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.