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Houndmedium🌍 South Africawatchful companion, livestock worker, and hunting hound
Africanis
Agile, alert, affectionate, resilient
Popularity
637
Indigenous South African landrace; hardy, balanced, and people-oriented with strong pack instincts.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
short, harsh, thick coat; wire-haired possible
Colors
varied solid, brindle, or patterned
Male height
20–25 in
Female height
19–23 in
Male weight
55–75 lb
Female weight
45–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
1
Drooling
1
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
2
