, Author at South Africa Dog Guide

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Double, Frequent, Herding Dogs, High Energy, Medium, Medium, Seasonal Shedding /

Pembroke Welsh Corgis were originally bred in Wales as hardworking farm and herding dogs.

Double Frequent Light Shedding Long Moderate Energy Toy Dogs XSmall

Pomeranian

Double, Frequent, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate Energy, Toy Dogs, XSmall /

Pomeranians were much larger, and by the early 1900s, they had become firmly established as a beloved companion dog.

Curly Frequent High Energy Long No Shedding Single Small Utility Dogs XSmall

Poodle

Curly, Frequent, High Energy, Long, No Shedding, Single, Small, Utility Dogs, XSmall /

Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers, helping hunters retrieve ducks and other waterfowl.

Brown Standard Poodle with a curly coat standing alert on a forest path, facing the camera with a stick lying in front of its paws.

Curly Frequent High Energy Large Long No Shedding Single Utility Dogs

Poodle (Standard)

Curly, Frequent, High Energy, Large, Long, No Shedding, Single, Utility Dogs /

Standard Poodles retrieved waterfowl, and their distinctive “poodle clip” helped them swim while keeping them warm.

A fawn-colored Pug standing on a grassy lawn in a sunlit garden. The dog has a curled tail, a wrinkled face with a black muzzle, and is looking directly at the camera, with flowers and foliage softly blurred in the background.

Double Low-Moderate Energy Quiet Seasonal Shedding Short Small Smooth Toy Dogs

Pug

Double, Low-Moderate Energy, Quiet, Seasonal Shedding, Short, Small, Smooth, Toy Dogs /

Pugs were originally bred in ancient China to be companion dogs for emperors and wealthy families as far back as 400 B.C.

Constant Shedding Double Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Working Dogs XLarge

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Constant Shedding, Double, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Working Dogs, XLarge /

Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, also known as Great Pyrenees, were originally bred to guard livestock in France and Spain.

High Energy Hounds Large Light Shedding Occasional Short Single Smooth

Rhodesian Ridgeback

High Energy, Hounds, Large, Light Shedding, Occasional, Short, Single, Smooth /

The Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally bred in Southern Africa in the late 1800s to track large game, including lions.

Double Large Light Shedding Moderate Energy Quiet Short Working Dogs

Rottweiler

Double, Large, Light Shedding, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Short, Working Dogs /

Originally bred by the Romans, Rottweilers herded livestock, pulled carts, guard camps, and protect travelling merchants.

Double Herding Dogs Large Long Moderate Energy Seasonal Shedding Very Vocal

Rough Collie

Double, Herding Dogs, Large, Long, Moderate Energy, Seasonal Shedding, Very Vocal /

Rough Collies were originally bred to herd and protect sheep across the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.

High Energy Hounds Medium Medium Moderate No Shedding Short Single Smooth

Saluki

High Energy, Hounds, Medium, Medium, Moderate, No Shedding, Short, Single, Smooth /

Salukis were originally bred by nomadic tribes and Middle Eastern royalty to hunt fast-moving prey using their eyesight.

Double Herding Dogs High Energy Light Shedding Long Medium Very Vocal

Samoyed

Double, Herding Dogs, High Energy, Light Shedding, Long, Medium, Very Vocal /

Samoyeds were bred for herding reindeer, pulling sledges, hunting, and helping their owners survive the harsh Arctic climate.

Double Light Shedding Medium Moderate Energy Small Utility Dogs Very Vocal

Schipperke

Double, Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate Energy, Small, Utility Dogs, Very Vocal /

The Schipperke was originally bred in Belgium as a versatile working dog, particularly on canal barges and farms.

Double Frequent Low Shedding Medium Medium Moderate Energy Small Wiry Working Dogs

Schnauzer

Double, Frequent, Low Shedding, Medium, Medium, Moderate Energy, Small, Wiry, Working Dogs /

Schnauzers were originally bred in Germany as versatile farm dogs that helped hunt small animals and keep farms rat-free.

Black Giant Schnauzer with a long beard and eyebrows sitting outdoors, looking to the left, with a softly blurred background.

Double High Energy Low Shedding Medium Moderate Utility Dogs Wiry XLarge

Schnauzer (Giant)

Double, High Energy, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Utility Dogs, Wiry, XLarge /

Giant Schnauzers were developed in the mid-19th century in the Bavarian Alps of Germany as strong, versatile farm dogs.

Double Frequent Long Low Shedding Medium Moderate Energy Terriers Wiry

Scottish Terrier

Double, Frequent, Long, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate Energy, Terriers, Wiry /

Scottish Terriers are brave, skilled hunters and were originally bred to hunt and control vermin such as badgers and foxes.