Africanis vs Dingo
Compare the Africanis to the Dingo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Africani and Dingos.
Africanis
Dingo
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
55-100 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Africanis
Dingo
Origin Country
South Africa
Australia
Origin Year
-4700 BC
-1500 BC
Africanis
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Africanis
Dingo
Africanis
Dingo
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-90 °F
0-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Africanis
Dingo
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Africanis
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Africanis
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Africanis
Dingo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Africanis
Dingo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Africanis
Dingo
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Africanis
Dingo
Africanis
Dingo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Africanis
Dingo
