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Name	German Pinscher	Basenji	American Staffordshire Terrier
Origins	Germany	Democratic Republic of the Congo	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier breeds.	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog	Stafford Staffy Amstaff
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	62 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier? German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier height comparison:	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1400-$1600	$1000-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which is easiest to train?	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed is most alert?	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed is most protective?	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier? Compare temperaments.	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Attentive Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier social needs comparison:	German Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Pinscher dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed is most playful?	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Pinscher indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.
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German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?	German Pinscher dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues	No data available

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which breed is most active?	German Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier?	German Pinscher dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Tan Red White Brindle	Black Blue White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which drools least?	The German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Shiny Smooth	Fine	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier? German Pinscher or Basenji or {name3 shedding:	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which is best with kids?	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Pinscher or Basenji or American Staffordshire Terrier?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier?	Yes German Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basenji dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	4-5 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

German Pinscher vs Basenji vs American Staffordshire Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of German Pinscher, Basenji, and American Staffordshire Terrier. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry American Pet Registry, Inc.	No data available

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