Question n°1 :
The Golden Retriever hail from United-Kingdom while Labrador Retriever hail from Canada.
The Labrador Retriever have long-haired while Golden Retriever have short-haired.
Question n°2 :
The Basenji is also called terrier Nyam-Nyam or terrier du Congo.
He is very-calmed, don't barks, he is ideal for you and your neighborn.
Preferably take a male, he will be calmer.