Basenji vs Bergamasco Sheepdog

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, adaptability.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Basenji if you want an energetic exercise partner. Pick the Bergamasco Sheepdog if you prefer a calmer dog, you want less dog hair, you want a dog that is easier to train.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.