Africanis is originated from South Africa but Havapoo is originated from United States. Africanis may grow 22 cm / 9 inches higher than Havapoo. Africanis may weigh 33 kg / 73 pounds more than Havapoo. Both Africanis and Havapoo has almost same life span. Both Africanis and Havapoo has almost same litter size. Africanis requires Low Maintenance. But Havapoo requires Moderate Maintenance
Basic Information
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South Africa
United States
Weight Male:
25 - 45 kg
55 - 100 pounds
Weight Female:
25 - 45 kg
55 - 100 pounds
Life Span:
10 - 12 Years
10 - 14 Years
Other Names:
Bantu Dog, African Dog, Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi, Khoikhoi Dog, Hottentot Hunting Dog, Zulu Dog
Poovanese, Island Mini Doodle, Havadoodle, Havanesepoo, Havanesedoodle
Colors Available:
Tan, White, Black, Brown and Black & Tan
brown, grey, tan, white, black
Coat:
Short, Hard and Thick
soft, hypoallergenic fur
Temperament:
Friendly, Independent, Territorial
Affectionate, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Outgoing, Playful
Grooming:
Low Maintenance
Moderate Maintenance
New Owners Friendly:
No
Yes
History
Africanis is one of the original African breeds. This breed was not shaped by humans, but they went through the process of natural selection. Humans did not affect this breed by standard breeding practices. Through the history, this breed became stronger and stronger because only the strongest of the breed survived. Africanis descent is the early dog that is originally from ancient Egypt. Approximately 4500 BC was the period of first data about this breed.
As time passes through, Africanis became more and more popular through the whole continent. This breed migrated with people for thousands of years, and now, a modern Africanis is similar to Greyhound dog. The original Africanis can be found in tribes and more traditional people. One of the oldest breeds in the world is one of the lasts that has been recognized by Kennel Union of Southern Africa.
The Havapoo is usually a cross with a miniature Poodle and a Havanese but other poodle sizes such as the toy can be used. This is a fairly new cross breed just getting the attention of the American public. The result is a friendly, small dog. They have a striking appearance and lovable personality. They are easy to train and very smart. Not much is know about their heritage except that they were developed in the United States sometime in the past 30 years. Given the long history of the parental breeds, you can count on the quality and beauty of the Havapoo.
Description
Africanis origins from South Africa. The average Africanis weights 25-45 kg, with a height of 50-60cm, while females are slightly smaller. They are medium sized dogs who are friendly, but also independent and territorial. They can are good pets for training, but it requires persistent work.
The lifespan of Africans is 10-12 years, but lifespan always depends on health, genetics, and care of the dog. Therefore, if they are healthy and well cared they can live longer than average.
Litter Size variates a lot, so female can have 2-8 puppies.
The look of the Havapoo is unpredictable in first generation mixes as the puppies can appear like either of the parents. Most however have carried on the facial features of the Havanese. They usually have soft coats with hypoallergenic fur that comes in brown, black, grey, white and tan.
The white dogs tend to be deaf or perhaps even blind.
They are really good looking dogs whichever parent they favor.
Characteristics
Africanis is a very good and healthy breed. They are very intelligent and friendly breed. They are not an aggressive breed, but they tend to protect the master. Africanis is a natural guard dog. This breed is used to being alone because for the centuries they migrated close to humans, but they also have been independent.
Training Africanis is not very hard. They tend to learn very quickly. Positive training with awards is the best way to train your Africanis. The old-fashioned way of training dogs with punishment is not recommendable for Africanis. They are intelligent breed who requires patience and constancy.
They are very good with other animals too, but they need proper socialization. Africanis requires daily exercise so if you keep your dog in the apartment it should have few daily walks. Africanis can live in the apartments though.
Overall, they are very healthy breed, so with regular vet checks and proper care, they are perfect pets for the whole family since they are great and gentle with small children and kids.
1Children friendliness yes but monitor their interaction so the dog does not get hurt.
2.Special talents highly intelligent and love to run
3.Adaptability Home or apartment is fine but would love a fenced yard to run in.
4.Learning ability very high smart and loves to learn
Health Problems
The great thing about Africanis is that this breed is very healthy. Thousands of years of evolution made this breed one of the toughest breeds in the world. They can survive very tough conditions. Africanis has a very healthy immune system too. It evolves so strong that there are no internal or external parasites that can harm the dog.
Even though first generation mixes have no genetic health issues. There are however some issues they are prone to:
• Deafness - primarily in the white dogs, nothing can be done for it.
• Cataracts – can lead to blindness
• Hypothyroidism – can be medicated
• Hip Dysplasia – can lead to lameness
• Patellar Luxation – can lead to lameness
Caring The Pet
Feeding the Africanis
Africanis has used to eat everything, so this breed does not require any special treatments. 2-2.5 cups of dry high-quality food would be more than enough to have healthy and well feed the dog. But have in mind that feeding the dog depends on daily activity and size. If the dog is more active, an extra cup wouldn’t be a problem for a dog to eat.
Feeding Africanis puppy
Africanis puppy should eat more times per day than an adult dog. 3-5 meals per day of quality dry food are good measure to feed your puppy Africanis.
Grooming Africanis
Since Africanis has short hair they are very easy to groom and care. Few brushes on a weekly basis with occasional bathing would be more than enough to have a clean and healthy dog.
1Feeding the puppy – feed a high quality puppy food for small or toy dogs. Feed 3-4 times a day a total or 1 cup.
2.Feeding the adult - feed a high quality puppy food for small or toy dogs. Feed 3-4 times a day a total of 2 cups
3.Points for Good Health – overall good health
4. Games and Exercises – needs some moderate exercise and would love a fenced yard to run in. Will play fetch and some are good at agility.
Comparison with other breeds
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- Havapoo vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Akita - Breed Comparison
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- Havapoo vs Askal - Breed Comparison
- Havapoo vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison