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Africanis
Dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
Afrique australe
Coat
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Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Africanis is a dog originating from Southern Africa, recognized by the Kennel Union of South Africa (KUSA) but not yet by the FCI and is considered an ancient dog directly descended from pariah dogs of ancient Africa.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of activity per day is sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
What if you adopted your future companion?
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What human age for a africanis ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a africanis ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Africanis
Is the Africanis suitable for apartment living?+
How much exercise per day does an Africanis need?+
What is the lifespan of an Africanis?+
Is the Africanis good with children?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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