Just Off the Highway | Ep 4 | “Why Africanis dogs make great pets".

[@JustOfftheHighway]

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[@metafuel]

Beautiful ladies. Edit: That's a superb line right there. "Its mother was a dog, its father was a dog - It's a pure bred dog!"

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thanks! Beautiful animals, wonderful people, very special place.

[@gwenbaxter7854]

We adopted an Africanis and have never ever had a more gentle and lovable dog. He seems to have inherited the best qualities from all the breeds he has in his family tree.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Agreed. They can be wonderful family companions and protective too.

[@robbiebunge859]

Thanks for bringing attention to these beautiful babies ❤️

[@barroompoet]

Thanks for your kind words. They are wonderful!

[@robbiebunge859]

@@barroompoet it's me, Shirley....

[@barroompoet]

@@robbiebunge859 Gotcha. Howzit!

[@BrendanMccrudden-z1w]

I adopted a rescue in Sydney, Australia around 2 years ago. I had no idea what I got. He's a foster fail. Looks exactly like the dog in the video. He even has the same "head cuddle" when getting pats and scratches. Most lovely little man. These are the best dogs ever. All personality and I couldn't agree more.. CUDDLES AND BISCUITS are everything to these pups. I had no idea what breed he was till seeing this. WOW. Thank you.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

That's brilliant! Thanks for your comment and for adopting. They are the archetypal "dog". Loyal, loving and smart. Enjoy!

[@MoreThanRuan]

I’m in Cape Town and adopted puppy 7 months ago. Only realised 3 month ago that it was an Africanis. Most rescue dogs here are pitbull mixed breeds. Now it all make sense. Highly intelligent. Extremely alerted. Great watch dogs, but not aggressive and vary of strangers. Extremely loyal and demand attention. Good luck scrolling on your phone in front of an Africanis. They don’t understand why you ignore them and won’t settle for it. So happy with my boy.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Agreed. My Africanis is mixed with (?) Punches waaay above its weight for energy, intelligence and loyalty. Obedience... not so much 😜 But such a delight.

[@heathermoller2768]

My rescued Africanis, Stella saved my life. She was found in a winebox in Robertson and brought to me 2 days after we buried my darling sister that passed from cancer. Stella became my reason for getting up and face every day without my darling sister. Stella is now 5 years old. She "knew" from the get go that i NEEDED her. She sleeps with us and we live her to the moon and back. They truly are a special breed.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thanks for sharing that powerful story. They can certainly teach us about resilience. Wish you many years of joy with her.

[@louisepinkham9102]

I have 5 little brown dogs. Loyalty beyond words. All rescues. Thank you for your words on this magnificent breed - one of a kind and all unique.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Five! Lovely. Wish I had space and budget.👍

[@luciendasilva3862]

I recently adopted a Africansis - they are so protective, inteligent and loving with a beautiful coat and the best personality.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yep. Heart of gold in a fur coat.

[@Max-rn3eb]

my friends have about 5 of them and they're absolutely faboulous.. so docile and loving, funny and super smart. Amazing dogs.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yes, I agree. They respond beautifully to a bit of love and they just keep giving.

[@hyunchollee3903]

We came from Canada with two dogs. We are getting old and I have been depressed. One day we found an Africanis puppy and rescued her from the street. The best thing happened to our family. Her lovely personality and cuteness is beyond words. Thank God for Africanis dogs. So precious!!!! 우리집 강아지 그레이시. 너무 너무 사랑해!!! ㅈWe will do anythings for our dogs!!! Thank you for this beautiful video!!!

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thank you for sharing. It's great to hear how much joy she brings. Sounds like the perfect humans found the perfect dog.

[@Treefellow1]

Loving your videos, will watch them all! Greeting from Muizenberg

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thanks so much for watching AND for sharing them on Facebook. Glad you're enjoying. New episodes are in production.

[@hildagreen7143]

Love love love! Those ladies are inspiring ❤️ I have a beautiful little canis africanis and couldn't be happier

[@JustOfftheHighway]

They are wonderful companions. Brave and tough too.

[@jennysmith330]

I have one, an absolute stunner. Loyal, fantastic with kids and believe it or not, brilliant with my several cats.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yep! I had one that was absolutely fine with my cats. Chickens, not so much.

[@AmberjoyJohnson]

I'm looking after 2 Woofs from Dog Town at the moment. The most lovable babies imaginable. ❤❤

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Best snuggles in the world.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thanks for fostering!

[@a95569]

Couldn't agree more. I bought one when playing golf I hit my ball close to the boundary fence and a passer-by had three pups in an apple box. I wanted all three but couldn't take them all2 so I picked one. She has never been sick in 8 years and is the most grateful, loving dog I have ever had.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Sometimes you'd have to have a heart of stone to walk away.

[@leniederuyter8177]

Of course the dogs pay back. With love. Coming from work tired and irritated, the first I see getting home is a wagging tail and noizes of happiness. Irritation an tiredness turns to a smiling and happy me. Love my medium sized, brown bundle of joy.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

I agree 100%!

[@jpbarnard888]

Thanks Al. ❤. I always had rescue kitties and one day I’ll get me a bespoke Africanis. You just convinced me. Love and light 🥰💚🌈🦋🍀🦋🌈💚🥰

[@JustOfftheHighway]

I'm so glad! You won't be sorry.

[@sharonengelbrecht1861]

My Zola from township a beautiful wonderful personality always hungry terrified of thunder and lightning never regret ed picking her up sweet dog

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Sounds like a true, charming Africanis!

[@vuyoboltina1617]

Strong independent dogs those. Beautiful. . .they can fend for themselves without harming any human

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yep. Hardy, but also loving.

[@LisaHovgarda]

Beautifull and amazing dog

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yes, indeed!

[@mosesihemegbulem4061]

Miss my Africanis such a lovely dog breed

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Agreed. They're excellent. Gentle and brave.

[@marchenning5037]

Found our little Africanus on the side of the road probably 6 weeks old. Fiancé decided to take her to puppy classes and was very upset how pure bred especially belgian malinos owners looked down on her being a township dog. The challenge was then on passed puppy, tweens classes then has gone on to do her KUSA bronze and silver canine good citizen award she will be doing gold later this year. Their motto has been giving pure breeds the middle claw 😂 she has also started man tracking as well. She goes to a K9 school specializing in training and rehabilitation the owners use her own a regular basis to train puppies and help dogs with special needs. Because of her sweet nature she is used for Emmet training for dog practitioners. At 3.5 years now she has never had a mistake in the house and we did no potty training she just knew. Has had zero vet visits besides her shots and claws. Hardly ever barks and warned my fiancé and warded off several rinkhals in the past. She has totally changed my attitude towards them especially growing up with only purebred gun dogs. Would recommend an Africanus every single time

[@JustOfftheHighway]

What a heartwarming story! Thanks for sharing. "Giving pure breeds the middle claw" 🤣🤣 I don't want to appear to criticise any dog, the problem is almost always at the other end of the leash, but you definitely have destroyed some stereotypes.

[@ohmyjosh3065]

The Africanis is the Toyota Corolla of dog breeds. Extremely reliable, never gets sick, little maintenance required, they save you money, they out live their owners, they do everything themselves... oh and they don't bark for shit, only when it's really necessary. Love them❤

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Great comment. Thanks! I agree 100%

[@BonganiMagadu]

😂😅

[@willdavis7448]

There are 4 of them in our home..great watchdogs with a serious pack behaviour..exceptionally loyal and seem to bond specifically with women

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yes, loving and loyal, and they do seem to prefer women. Perhaps, as rescues, they've developed a fear of cruel men

[@lynsabullsbit91]

I adopted a runaway Africanis puppy living in a tiny, isolated South African coastal town at the time. The closest vet was a two hour drive away and only for a few hours once a week. She had a small wound which I treated as best I could and she came to work with me every day. Everybody loved her. Two weeks later she fell ill. I arranged for a friend to take her to the vet but when he arrived there the vet wasn't there. Long story short she had been infected by a bite from a rabid dog. What a terrible death to witness. Ended up driving for 5hrs only to have her put out of her misery at the nearest vet that was available. Needless to say the fallout was horrendous. Virtually everybody in town had to have a series of rabies shots. Broke my heart to see her in such agony and feeling so helpless.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Sorry to hear. I do know that Dogtown has a quarantine facility to check any new rescues.

[@RATZ114]

Be happy that you gave that dog a wonderful life, brief as it was. It is impossible for an Africanis not to steal everyones heart. They are the most dog of all the dogs after all :)

[@JustOfftheHighway]

@@RATZ114 Yes, they do indeed steal our hearts and, unfortunately, break them when they pass on.

[@joanfourie1753]

I adopted a Labrador named Bella she is the love of my life. ❤I prefer animals to people any time

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Sound philosophy! A good dog (and they're ALL good) is an angel in disguise.

[@lynngreyling7660]

Although I love the Parson's Jack Russell and the Labrador, Africanis is to me the ultimate dog. If you ask me to describe a dog, that is what I would describe. Important contribution Al, thanks.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Agreed. I have and love other breeds too. Wanted to make this episode to encourage people not to overlook those fantastic "brown dogs".

[@manusjansenvanvuuren5429]

Ek het so optel hond...beste hond ooit. Baie beskermend.

[@barroompoet]

Hulle is absoluut die beste.

[@barbaralouisebenjamin5918]

My two dogs are typical of Africanus 'breeds'. They have naturally developed in rural Southern Africa for 1000's of years. We have the Ridgeback and the Boerbull, as well as the medium labrador type and the medium alsation type. Interbred dogs return to the generic strain of what a dog is, before prople started to bread them as show dogs. Natural selection and survival of the fittest have produced superior breeds of indigenous dogs.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

I agree.

[@johndeppe7891]

If it relies on natural selection it cannot, by definition, be a breed.

[@lucysky384]

My africanis dog is the best. He's super friendly, healthy and robust. Also, he doesn't shed and needs minimal grooming. He's really special.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Low maintenance, high reward. As Elanza said in the video, "All they need is love and biscuits."

[@nealthomson9505]

Great hunting dogs also. . . In a pack they are super brave. The boerboel has a lot to thank this breed for. . .

[@viwelolwane]

I have one... named Torch... he is about 11 years .. I'm scared that I am only left with few years with him

[@JustOfftheHighway]

It's hard to watch them grow old. My old fella is getting creaky in the body, but his spirit is strong!

[@lydiawhitting5406]

❤️💕

[@JustOfftheHighway]

👍😁

[@BonganiMagadu]

In Zimbabwe we call them the township terrier 😂😅 Grwst dogs. Does everything sufficiently well without being best at anything. Hunting, guard dog, companion and tracking😎 Very hard to traun though

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Agreed. They are lovely! Mine is sharp as a Minora blade.

[@BonganiMagadu]

@@JustOfftheHighway 😁🤣 I love your saying😁 How is yours for security or he is just a pet 100%?

[@JustOfftheHighway]

So clever he knows how to phone armed response for backup.

[@jansmit327]

Best dog I ever had was a long legged Fox Terrier called Max.. I always thought he was just perfect.. not too big not too small and unbelievably intelligent. Even helped me move cattle on the farm. Beat that Africanis

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Reminds me of a quote. "Everybody thinks they have the best dog... and none of them are wrong."

[@jansmit327]

@@JustOfftheHighway Then you get it👌. Unfortunately due to the threat of farm attacks i've started leaning more towards big guard dogs like German Shepherds of which I own one now and thinking about getting a Boerboel as well

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Damn! Sorry to hear that you have to endure farm attacks. Respect for staying on your farm. I once saw a small dog spot an intruder before the big dog or the armed response. I love those little x breeds.

[@jansmit327]

@@JustOfftheHighway I have 5 dogs on the farm. The German, 2 sheepdog and 2 smaller ones..they are my eyes and ears. The best alarm system money can buy

[@thebeach689]

Were can find these in Australia?

[@JustOfftheHighway]

No idea, I'm afraid.

[@ilovealexo]

Adopt from South Africa I think it's possible

[@russellhaikney3809]

Canis Africanus....including Basenhji...actually all over Africa not come just rom SA...Actually a hunting dog...extremely staminaand speed I have ea number over the years

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thanks for your comment. A friend of mine had a basenji and always said it was the best companion dog he ever owned.

[@russellhaikney3809]

@@JustOfftheHighway thanks AL.....another characteristics is that they do Not bar Mine has only ever yelped once that I know of...

[@johndeppe7891]

Not true. AfriCanis refers only to the isolated Southern African population.

[@BonganiMagadu]

​@@johndeppe7891Thanks for correcting him John. Africanis is our dog in SOUTHERN AFRICA. Not found anywhere else The Basenji is more widespread. Africanis is Southern Africa period

[@Frog13799]

Transkei Whippets.

[@BonganiMagadu]

🤣🤣

[@lifeOFzeff]

My Africanus girl, Possum, killed our cat.

[@johndeppe7891]

Like you, I love Dogtown and the work they do. However, the term AfriCanis was coined by the AfriCanis conservation society and refers to a specific indigenous landrace. The definition of a landrace is a population that is specifically isolated. Using the name AfriCanis for mix breed dogs is not only incorrect but undermines the conservation efforts of the society, whose name you have appropriated.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

I appreciate the conservation efforts. I have used the name as it is widely applied. If the name Africanis gives the dogs some added appeal and encourages adoption, I'm comfortable with that.