FCI · Group 5

Basenji vs Canadian Eskimo Dog

Side-by-side comparison of Basenji (FCI #43) and Canadian Eskimo Dog (FCI #211) in Group 5 (Spitz and Primitive Types).

Basenji vs Canadian Eskimo Dog — Key Facts
Comparison PairBasenji vs Canadian Eskimo Dog
Shared ClassificationGroup 5: Spitz and Primitive Types
Basenji StandardFCI #43 (definitive)
Canadian Eskimo Dog StandardFCI #211 (definitive)
Attribute Basenji Canadian Eskimo Dog
RegistryFCIFCI
Standard / EMS Code#43#211
Group / CategoryGroup 5: Spitz and Primitive TypesGroup 5: Spitz and Primitive Types
Recognition Statusdefinitivedefinitive
Standard Date1999-11-252018-02-28
Care & Working ProfileNordic sled, hunting, herding, and ancient primitive dog breeds with dense double coats and independent problem-solving traits.Nordic sled, hunting, herding, and ancient primitive dog breeds with dense double coats and independent problem-solving traits.