Africanis
Breed Information |
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| Name | Africanis |
| Other names | African Dog, Bantu Dog, Hottentot Hunting Dog, Khoikhoi Dog, Tswana breed dog, Zulu Dog, Umbwa Wa Ki-shenzi |
| Origin |  South Africa |
| Breed Group | Hound |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 10-12 years |
| Temperament |
Friendly Independent Territorial Trainable Watchful |
| Height | 20-24 inches (50-60 cm) |
| Weight | 55-100 inches (25-45 kg) |
| Colors |
Black Black and Tan Brown White |
| Litter Size | 2-8 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average (Unknown)
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
3 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
2 stars The Africanis will do ok in an apartment and without a yard if it is taken for daily pack walks. The Africanis should be protected from the cold. |
| Barking Tendencies |
3 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
4 stars If kept in a residential area, the Africanis dog should be walked daily to fulfill their primal canine instinct to walk. In addition, it should be given regular opportunities to run and play. Make sure any yard in which they can run loose has a fence high enough to prevent its determined efforts to escape and explore if the area is unsafe. |
| Grooming |
2 stars The smooth, shorthaired, hard coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and shampoo only when necessary. Loose hair can be removed by wiping over with a warm, damp washcloth. This breed is an average shedder. |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: UnknownFairly healthy breed. The ridgeback types have been associated with a dermoid sinus and therefore breeding of ridgebacks is not encouraged. |
| Intelligence |
2 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
2 stars |
| Shedding Level |
2 stars |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
4 stars Moderately Easy Training: The Mudi is average when it comes to training. Results will come gradually. |
| Watchdog Ability |
4 stars |
Africanis Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Chloe |
| 02 | Tucker | Bella |
| 03 | Ollie | Annie |
| 04 | Jack | Luna |
| 05 | Sammy | Abbie |
| 06 | Tucker | Lexi |
| 07 | Dexter | Lola |
| 08 | Oscar | Stella |
| 09 | Riley | Angel |
| 10 | Zeus | Sasha |
| 100 Cute Puppy Names › | ||
Overview |
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The Africanis is a short-coated, medium-sized dog, well-muscled and slightly longer than tall. It can be of any colour and occasionally comes with a ridgeback.(Regarding the ridged back, according to the Africanis Society of South Africa: A ridge of varying form can exceptionally be seen on the back. It has sadly been established that this mutation can be associated with a dermoid sinus. Therefore, ‘ridged’ individuals are not recommended for breeding). There is also a wire-haired variety of the breed, but it is relatively rare. The height usually varies from 50 to 60 cm (with the tolerance of 2–3 cm). The Africanis is well disposed without being obtrusive: a friendly dog showing watchful territorial behaviour. The breed is independent and territorial, but highly trainable. They can however, become grumpy as they grow older, and may also become quite difficult when kept with other dogs in a pack. |
History |
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The true Africanis is still found today in tribal areas where people maintain their traditional lifestyle. The fast-changing South Africa and the impact that this causes on rural societies, together with a certain disdain for the traditional dog and the status that the ownership of an exotic breed provides, poses an increasing threat to the continuation of the aboriginal Africanis. The Africanis Society of Southern Africa was founded to conserve this ancient gene pool. Conserving the Africanis as a landrace stands for conserving biodiversity. The society has been praised as an ethically responsible canine association. The Africanis is recognized by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) as an emerging breed. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: 13 African Dog Breeds that will Completely SURPRISE You
