Africanis
Draft — this profile is still being checked.
Facts
| Height | 50–60cm |
|---|---|
| Role | Other |
| Coat | Short coat |
| Heat tolerance | 4/ 5 |
| Cold tolerance | 2/ 5 |
Health
This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.
Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.
General health screening
The kennel-club pages consulted do not single out breed-specific conditions; ask your vet about routine screening (hips, eyes, heart) appropriate to a dog of this size.
Official guidance
Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.
Kennel Union of Southern Africa — Africanis breed standard (PDF)
Preliminary written description of the Southern African landrace: primitive hound, 50–60 cm at the withers, short harsh coat, any colour.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]How do I help my dog adjust to spending time alone? — The Royal Kennel Club (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [2]Incidence and risk factors for heat-related illness (heatstroke) in UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016 (Hall, Carter & O'Neill, Scientific Reports 10:9128) — Nature / Scientific Reports (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [3]Official Breed Standard of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa — Africanis (landrace / emerging breed) — Kennel Union of Southern Africa (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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