, Author at South Africa Dog Guide

Irish Terrier

Double, Medium, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Rough, Terriers, Wiry /

Irish Terriers were originally bred in Ireland as all-purpose farm dogs, valued for their courage, energy and versatility

Double Hounds Low Shedding Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Rough XLarge

Irish Wolfhound

Double, Hounds, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Rough, XLarge /

Irish Wolfhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs, especially for chasing and bringing down large animals.

Double Light Shedding Moderate Moderate Energy Short Working Dogs XLarge

Italian Cane Corso

Double, Light Shedding, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Short, Working Dogs, XLarge /

The Italian Cane Corso was originally developed in Italy as a hardworking farm dog that could handle a variety of tasks.

Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Short Single Small Smooth Toy Dogs

Italian Greyhound

Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Toy Dogs /

Italian Greyhounds have a history that stretches back 2,000 years and were bred as a companion and skilled hunter.

Frequent Light Shedding Rough Short Single Small Smooth Terriers Very High Energy

Jack Russell Terrier

Frequent, Light Shedding, Rough, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Terriers, Very High Energy /

The Jack Russell Terrier was originally bred as a hunting dog, especially for fox hunting in England during the 1800s.

Frequent High Energy Medium Medium No Shedding Single Terriers Wavy

Kerry Blue Terrier

Frequent, High Energy, Medium, Medium, No Shedding, Single, Terriers, Wavy /

Originally bred as versatile farm dogs in Ireland, Kerry Blue Terriers were valued for their ability to perform a range of jobs.

Double Gundogs Large Moderate Seasonal Shedding Short Very High Energy

Labrador Retriever

Double, Gundogs, Large, Moderate, Seasonal Shedding, Short, Very High Energy /

The Labrador Retriever, often called a Labrador or simply a Lab, was first bred in Newfoundland to help fishermen and hunters.

Double Long Low Shedding Moderate Moderate Energy Small Utility Dogs

Lhasa Apso

Double, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Small, Utility Dogs /

The Lhasa Apso originated in the palaces of Tibet, where it served as both a cherished companion and an indoor watchdog.

Long Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Silky Single Smooth Toy Dogs XSmall

Maltese

Long, Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Silky, Single, Smooth, Toy Dogs, XSmall /

The Maltese was originally bred as a companion dog and a symbol of luxury for royalty and noblewomen.

Double Light Shedding Moderate Energy Quiet Short Smooth Working Dogs XLarge

Mastiff

Double, Light Shedding, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Short, Smooth, Working Dogs, XLarge /

The Mastiff was originally bred to perform demanding jobs that required strength, courage, and loyalty.

Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Quiet Short Single Smooth Working Dogs XLarge

Neapolitan Mastiff

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

Neapolitan Mastiffs were originally bred in Southern Italy as powerful and versatile guard dogs.

Constant Shedding Double Long Moderate Energy Quiet Working Dogs XLarge

Newfoundland

Constant Shedding, Double, Long, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Working Dogs, XLarge /

Newfoundlands were originally bred as hardworking companions for fishermen in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.

Double Herding Dogs Large Light Shedding Long Moderate Moderate Energy

Old English Sheepdog

Double, Herding Dogs, Large, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate, Moderate Energy /

Old English Sheepdogs were originally bred in England during the 1800s to help farmers manage and move livestock.

High Energy Long Low Shedding Silky Single Toy Dogs Very Vocal XSmall

Papillon

High Energy, Long, Low Shedding, Silky, Single, Toy Dogs, Very Vocal, XSmall /

Papillons were originally bred as companion dogs for European nobility and royalty during the Renaissance.

Double Light Shedding Long Moderate Energy Quiet Small Toy Dogs

Pekingese

Double, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Small, Toy Dogs /

For centuries, Pekingese were companions of Chinese emperors and were rarely seen outside the royal court.