Africanis

Africanis

Other names	African Dog Bantu Dog Hottentot Hunting Dog Khoikhoi Dog Zulu Dog Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi
Country of origin	South Africa
Traits
Classification & standards Not recognized by any major kennel club

The Africanis is a group of rare South African dogs. They are not recognized as a breed. The Swahili name for the breed is umbwa wa ki-shenzi. This means common or mongrel or "traditional dog".

Description

Canis Africanis

The Africanis is a medium-sized dog. It is well-muscled and is a bit longer than it is tall. It has a short coat of fur. It can be of any color and is very fast. It is also trainable.

References

• Gallant, Johan, The Story of the African Dog. University of Kwazulu-Natal Press ISBN 1-86914-024-9 books@ukzn.ac.za
• Africanis Society of Southern Africa

Other websites

• University of Johannesburg (scientific study)
• Breed standard (KUSA)