How big does a Basenji get?

Adult Basenji — Photo — Novoklimov, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

A full-grown Basenji is a medium dog, weighing about 21–24 lb as an adult.

Adult weight: 21–24 lb
Also in kilograms: 9.5–11 kg
Size class: Medium

As a medium breed, a Basenji reaches its adult weight earlier than a large dog — smaller breeds finish growing sooner (Hawthorne et al., 2004).

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Weight varies within the Basenji by sex, genetics and health, and mixed-breed dogs fall between their parents. This is a typical range, not a guarantee.

Verified on July 28, 2026. Based on Wikidata — dog breed mass (property P2067) (Wikimedia Foundation, query run 2026-07-22, CC0 license), Wikidata — cat breed mass (property P2067) (Wikimedia Foundation, query run 2026-07-28, CC0 license) and Body-Weight Changes during Growth in Puppies of Different Breeds (Hawthorne et al., Journal of Nutrition, 2004, vol. 134, p. 2027S). See the method.