, Author at South Africa Dog Guide

Borzoi

Curly, Double, Hounds, Large, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate Energy, Occasional, Wavy /

Originally known as the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi was developed by Russian aristocrats to hunt fast-moving game.

Low Shedding Moderate Energy Occasional Short Single Small Smooth Utility Dogs

Boston Terrier

Low Shedding, Moderate Energy, Occasional, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

Boston Terriers were originally bred for pit fighting and ratting in the 19th century before becoming friendly companion dogs.

Double Herding Dogs High Energy Large Light Shedding Medium Moderate Rough

Bouvier des Flandres

Double, Herding Dogs, High Energy, Large, Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Rough /

The Bouvier des Flandres was originally bred in Belgium and France by farmers, butchers, and monks as working dogs.

High Energy Low Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth Working Dogs

Boxer

High Energy, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Short, Single, Smooth, Working Dogs /

Boxers were originally bred in Germany in the late 19th century as strong and versatile working dogs.

High Energy Light Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth Terriers

Bull Terrier

High Energy, Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Short, Single, Smooth, Terriers /

In the 1800s, Bull Terriers were originally bred for cruel blood sports like bull and bear baiting and dog fighting.

Low Shedding Moderate Energy Quiet Short Single Smooth Working Dogs XLarge

Bullmastiff

Low Shedding, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Short, Single, Smooth, Working Dogs, XLarge /

Bullmastiffs were originally developed in England during the 1800s to help gamekeepers protect large estates.

Double Herding Dogs Medium Medium Moderate Energy Seasonal Shedding Very Vocal

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Double, Herding Dogs, Medium, Medium, Moderate Energy, Seasonal Shedding, Very Vocal /

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was originally bred in medieval Wales as a hardworking, all-purpose farm dog.

Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Medium Moderate Silky Single Small Toy Dogs

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Light Shedding, Low-Moderate Energy, Medium, Moderate, Silky, Single, Small, Toy Dogs /

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was originally bred as a companion dog for European royalty and aristocrats.

Double Long Low Shedding Moderate Energy Short Single Smooth Toy Dogs Very Vocal XSmall

Chihuahua

Double, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate Energy, Short, Single, Smooth, Toy Dogs, Very Vocal, XSmall /

Descended from a larger breed called Techichi, these tiny dogs were valued for companionship and spiritual beliefs.

Constant Shedding Double Medium Medium Moderate Energy Quiet Rough Smooth Utility Dogs

Chow Chow

Constant Shedding, Double, Medium, Medium, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Rough, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

Originating from Northern China, the Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds, with a history dating back thousands of years.

Hounds Long Low Shedding Moderate Energy Short Single Small Smooth Very Vocal Wiry

Dachshund

Hounds, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate Energy, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Very Vocal, Wiry /

Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers and other small animals that lived in burrows such as rabbits.

High Energy Large Moderate Seasonal Shedding Short Single Smooth Utility Dogs

Dalmatian

High Energy, Large, Moderate, Seasonal Shedding, Short, Single, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

Dalmatians are athletic, energetic dogs that were used for herding, guarding, retrieving, and controlling vermin.

Low Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth Very High Energy Working Dogs

Dobermann

Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Short, Single, Smooth, Very High Energy, Working Dogs /

Dobermans were originally bred in Germany in the late 1800s as intelligent, fast, and fearless protection dogs.

Double Herding Dogs Large Light Shedding Long Occasional Short Very High Energy Wiry

Dutch Shepherd

Double, Herding Dogs, Large, Light Shedding, Long, Occasional, Short, Very High Energy, Wiry /

Dutch Shepherds were developed in the Netherlands during the 18th century as hardworking, all-purpose farm dogs.

Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Medium Occasional Short Single Smooth Utility Dogs

English Bulldog

Light Shedding, Low-Moderate Energy, Medium, Occasional, Short, Single, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

When bull baiting was banned in England in 1835, breeders began transforming the breed into a gentle companion dog.