NAME: Africanis
OTHER NAMES: African Dog, Bantu Dog, Hottentot Hunting Dog, Khoikhoi Dog, Zulu Dog, Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi
ORIGIN: South Africa
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
HEIGHT: 65 cm (28 in)
WEIGHT: 16 - 30 kg
TEMPERAMENT: Friendly, Independent, Watchful, Trainable, Territorial
COLORS: Black, Tan, Brown, White
OVERVIEW
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. Its beauty is embodied in the simplicity and functionality of its body. It is slenderly built, agile, supple, and capable of great speed.
TEMPERAMENT
The Africanis is well disposed without being obtrusive: a friendly dog showing watchful territorial behaviour. The breed is independent and territorial, but highly trainable.
OTHER NAMES: African Dog, Bantu Dog, Hottentot Hunting Dog, Khoikhoi Dog, Zulu Dog, Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi
ORIGIN: South Africa
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
HEIGHT: 65 cm (28 in)
WEIGHT: 16 - 30 kg
TEMPERAMENT: Friendly, Independent, Watchful, Trainable, Territorial
COLORS: Black, Tan, Brown, White
OVERVIEW
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. Its beauty is embodied in the simplicity and functionality of its body. It is slenderly built, agile, supple, and capable of great speed.
TEMPERAMENT
The Africanis is well disposed without being obtrusive: a friendly dog showing watchful territorial behaviour. The breed is independent and territorial, but highly trainable.