Dogo Argentino vs Africanis
Compare the Dogo Argentino to the Africanis. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dogo Argentinos and Africani.
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-30 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
75-110 Pounds
55-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Origin Country
Argentina
South Africa
Origin Year
1928 AD
-4700 BC
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dogo Argentino
Africanis
