Affectionate
Curious
Playful
Alert
Energetic
Intelligent

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

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

Yorkie Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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 Yorkie Pins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Central Africa (Zaire and the Congo)

United States

African Bush Dog

Miniature Pinscher and Yorkshire Terrier

Ancient

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

White
Black
Brindle
Red

Black
Brown
White

Basenjis have short coats.

Yorkie Pins have medium-length coats.

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 Yorkie Pin can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Basenjis have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Yorkie Pins are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

PRA
Fanconi Syndrome
Basenji Enteropathy

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Hypoglycemia
Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

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

Cataracts
Mitral Valve Disease
Corneal Dystrophy
Reverse Sneezing

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

Eye
Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Basenjis thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Yorkie Pins' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Yorkie Pin 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.

Yorkie Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Basenjis are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Yorkie Pins sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Basenjis are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Yorkie Pin dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Shake, Running, Sniffing, Cuddling, Destroying toys, Marking, Run, Play with Toys, Dog Parks, Walk, Being pet, Fetch, Smelling, Out, Catch treats, Play keep away, Play, Chase, Tracking, Eating Snacks, Walking, Mischif, Hiking, Lounging, Mountain biking, Off-leash, Fetch-ish, Trail running, Long hikes

Playing, Walking, Play, Tug-of-war, Nap, Walk, Daily walks, Cuddling, Car rides, Run, Go to Beach, Going on drives, Road trip, Eating Snacks, Cuddles

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.

Yorkie Pins 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 Yorkie Pin, it's at least 6 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 Yorkie Pins usually need at least 45 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 Yorkie Pin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Basenji should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Yorkie Pin should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
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 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Yorkie Pin feed 1 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 Yorkie Pin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Yorkie Pin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

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

Basenjis have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Yorkie Pins 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.

Yorkie Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Basenjis are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Yorkie Pins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Yorkie Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Basenjis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Yorkie Pins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Yorkie Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.