The African hunting dog , also known as the African wild dog , is a species of large can id native to Sub – Saharan Africa . It is the largest of its kind and is most easily identified by its unique coat pattern of large , irregular ly – shaped spots . African hunting dogs hunt in packs and are known for their extremely successful hunting techniques . They are highly social animals and live in packs of between 6 and 20 individuals , headed by a dominant breeding pair . African Hunting Dogs are endangered , with only an estimated 6 , 600 individuals remaining in the wild . Conservation efforts are underway in order to protect the species from further decline .nSpecifications:nProduct Type: ReplicanProduct Material: High-quality Polyurethane resinnnSkull Length: 19.5 cm (7.6 in.)