Africanis vs Alopekis
Compare the Africanis to the Alopekis. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Africani and Alopekis.
Africanis
Alopekis
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
2-12 Inches
Weight
55-100 Pounds
6½-15½ Pounds
Intelligence
Africanis
Alopekis
Origin Country
South Africa
Greece
Origin Year
-4700 BC
-3000 BC
Africanis
Alopekis
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Africanis
Alopekis
Africanis
Alopekis
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Africanis
Alopekis
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Africanis
Alopekis
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Africanis
Alopekis
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Africanis
Alopekis
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Africanis
Alopekis
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Africanis
Alopekis
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Africanis
Alopekis
Africanis
Alopekis
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Africanis
Alopekis
