Live Life Team
The Africanis dogs are a general group of canines with ancient origins in Africa. Commonly, they are not referred to as a “breed” of dog, except by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA). They recognize this group as an “emerging breed”. Generally, the name or term “Africanis” encompasses a wide range of canines that are indigenous to South Africa.
Other names for this mild mannered, shorthaired dog are African Dog, Hottentot Hunting Dog, Bantu Dog, Khoikhoi Dog, a Mongrel, Kafir Dog, Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi and Zulu Dog. Although aboriginal people in Africa hunted successfully by themselves throughout history, when Africanis was introduced as a domesticated animal it aided in hunting activities.
This particular canine is very watchful and alert. This observant nature helps it to protect and hunt. The Africanis are not tall dogs by any means. They are considered medium in height and weight. They are really quite healthy with their muscular bodies and the ability to resist both internal and external parasites. Their slightly longer than average, slender bodies and muscle structure allow them to be very agile and swift.
The disposition of the Africanis is friendly, loyal and gentle, but is territorial. The territorial behaviour makes this animal an independent dog but one that can be easily trained as well. They are quite passive and docile which is a sought after quality in a friendly canine companion.
