Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Devoted
Kind
Reserved
Trustworthy
Suspicious

Affectionate
Curious
Playful
Alert
Energetic
Intelligent

Golden Peis are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Golden Peis are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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.

United States

Central Africa (Zaire and the Congo)

Chinese Shar-Pei, Golden Retriever

African Bush Dog

1900s

Ancient

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Cream
Red
White
Brown
Black

White
Black
Brindle
Red

Golden Peis have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Basenjis have short coats.

A Golden Pei can have a litter of 5-10 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.

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.

Golden Peis are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The Golden Pei 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.

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

OCD
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
vonWillebrand’s Disease

PRA
Fanconi Syndrome
Basenji Enteropathy

Patellar Luxation
Bloat

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

Dna For Vwd
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination
Thyroid Testing

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

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

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

Golden Pei has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Golden Peis have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Basenjis are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Walking, Fetch, Couch surfing, Play

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

Golden Peis 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Pei, it's at least 11 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 Basenji, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Peis usually need at least 75 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 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.

The Golden Pei requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Pei feed 3 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 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.

The average cost of a Golden Pei is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Golden Pei is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 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.

Golden Pei is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Golden Peis are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Golden Peis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Golden Peis are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Golden Peis are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Golden Peis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Golden Peis are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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