Weimaraner vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Weimaraner to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Weimaraners and African Wild Dogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Weimaraner is an okay choice for new owners, but the African Wild Dog is strongly discouraged for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Weimaraner is child friendly. The African Wild Dog is not child-friendly and is not recommended for families with young children.
- Grooming - The Weimaraner is very easy to groom. The African Wild Dog has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - The African Wild Dog bark/howls frequently. The Weimaraner has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Weimaraner | African Wild Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 23-27 in. | 24-30 in. |
| Weight | 50-85 lb | 44-66 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | Egypt |
| Origin Year | 1800 AD | Unknown |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 85°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | High-Very High |
| Exercise Required | Very High | None |
| Top Running Speed | 35 mph | 41 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | None |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Medium | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Weimaraner | African Wild Dog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | High |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | High |
| Chasing | High | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | High |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | High |
| Hunting | High | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Weimaraner | African Wild Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Canine Distemper | No | Yes |
| Distichiasis | Yes | No |
| Drug Sensitivity | Yes | No |
| Ectropion | Yes | No |
| Entropion | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Rabies | No | Yes |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Weimaraner | African Wild Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Silver Gray | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |