Border Terrier vs Africanis
Compare the Border Terrier to the Africanis. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Africani.
Border Terrier
Africanis
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
55-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Africanis
Origin Country
Unspecified
South Africa
Origin Year
1700 AD
-4700 BC
Border Terrier
Africanis
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Africanis
Border Terrier
Africanis
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Africanis
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Border Terrier
Africanis
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Border Terrier
Africanis
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Border Terrier
Africanis
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Border Terrier
Africanis
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Africanis
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Border Terrier
Africanis
Border Terrier
Africanis
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Border Terrier
Africanis
