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Name	Africanis	Dachshund	Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origins	South Africa	Germany	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bantu Dog Hottentot Hunting Dog Khoikhoi Dog Tswana breed dog Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi Zulu Dog African Dog	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Staff Stafford Staffy Bull Staffy
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Africanis or Dachshund or Dachshund? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier weight comparison:	55-100 inches (25-45 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55-100 inches (35 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)
Height Which is taller, Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$500-$700	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is quite easy to get.

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Africanis dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier trainability comparison.	Africanis dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Africanis dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Africanis dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Protective Friendly Affectionate Obedient Territorial Trainable Watchful	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Reliable Bold Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Africanis dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Average to High: Africanis dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier social needs comparison:	Africanis dogs are a social breed. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Africanis dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Africanis dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Africanis is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Average: The Africanis barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Africanis breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Staffordshire Bull Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Africanis dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Africanis dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Dachshund dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Africanis bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Staffordshire Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Africanis has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Africanis dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Africaniss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier health problems comparison:	Cancer Dermoid Sinus Parvovirus Rabies	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Africanis should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Staffordshire Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Africanis, Dachshund and Staffordshire Bull Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Africanis: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier energy level comparison:	Africanis dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Africanis dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Africanis dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Africanis has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry Thick	Fine	Smooth
Colors What are the original Africanis, Dachshund and Staffordshire Bull Terrier color?	Black Tan White Brown	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Black Red Blue White Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Africanis doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Africanis or Dachshund or {name3 shedding:	Africanis dogs are low shedders. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Africanis has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Africanis is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler. See more.

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Africanis dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Africanis dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Africanis dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Africanis dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Africanis dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Yes Africanis dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Africanis is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Africaniss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Africanis or Dachshund or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier?	Not really Africanis breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Africanis and Dachshund and Staffordshire Bull Terrier have?	2-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-7 puppies
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Africanis vs Dachshund vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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