Africanis
| Africanis | |
|---|---|
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| Other names | African Dog Bantu Dog Hottentot Hunting Dog Khoikhoi Dog Zulu Dog Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Breed status | Not recognized as a breed by any major kennel club. |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
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 mixed-breed or "traditional dog".
Description[change | change source]
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 that can be of any color. This dog can run very fast and also is trainable.
References[change | change source]
- Gallant, Johan (2002). The Story of the African Dog. University of Kwazulu Natal Press. ISBN 978-1-86914-024-3.
- Africanis Society of Southern Africa
Other websites[change | change source]
- University of Johannesburg (scientific study)[permanent dead link]
- Breed standard (KUSA) Archived 2006-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
