Africanis Dog
INTRODUCTION
Africanis dogs are Friendly, Territorial, and highly trainable dogs they are from the hound group. These breeds are easily trainable and they love children also are very athletic and very protective of their loved ones and their property. Africanis dogs are Purebred dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens, Open habitats, including grassland, moor, heath, savanna, fields, scrub
TEMPERAMENT : Territorial, Watchful, Friendly, Independent, Trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Individual
LOCATIONS : South Africa
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- It is believed to be of ancient origin, directly descended from hounds and pariah dogs of ancient Africa, introduced into the Nile Valley from the Levant
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Africanis Dog, Bantu dog, umbwa wa ki-shenzi ("traditional dog" in Kiswahili), the Hottentot hunting dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Tan, Brown
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 50 - 62 cm (20 - 24 in)
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TAIL
Springy up-curled tail
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WEIGHT
25 - 45 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
2 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Between a Greyhound and a Dingo
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
4,700 BC
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ORIGIN
South Africa
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
While they generally have an exceptionally friendly and patient demeanor when it comes to people of all ages
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
