, Author at South Africa Dog Guide

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.

Light Shedding Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Short Single Utility Dogs

Shar Pei

Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Short, Single, Utility Dogs /

Shar Peis were originally bred in ancient China as hardworking farm dogs that helped with a variety of tasks.

Double Herding Dogs High Energy Light Shedding Long Small Very Vocal

Shetland Sheepdog

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

Shelties were originally bred as hardworking farm and watchdogs on Scotland’s rugged Shetland Islands.

Double Medium Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Seasonal Shedding Utility Dogs

Shiba Inu

Double, Medium, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Seasonal Shedding, Utility Dogs /

Shiba Inus were originally bred in the mountainous regions of central Japan to hunt small animals like birds and rabbits.

Double Long Low-Moderate Energy Moderate No Shedding Small Utility Dogs

Shih Tzu

Double, Long, Low-Moderate Energy, Moderate, No Shedding, Small, Utility Dogs /

Shih Tzus were originally bred to be loving companions and bring good fortune for royalty and monks in ancient China.

Constant Shedding Double High Energy Medium Medium Very Vocal Working Dogs

Siberian Husky

Constant Shedding, Double, High Energy, Medium, Medium, Very Vocal, Working Dogs /

Originally bred in northeastern Asia, Siberian Huskies were developed as sledge dogs built for long journeys.

A large Saint Bernard with a thick brown-and-white coat rests its front paws on a white railing, gazing off to the side. The background features softly blurred trees, highlighting the dog's gentle expression and impressive size.

Double Long Medium Moderate Energy Quiet Rough Seasonal Shedding Short Smooth Working Dogs XLarge

St. Bernard

Double, Long, Medium, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Rough, Seasonal Shedding, Short, Smooth, Working Dogs, XLarge /

St. Bernards were originally bred in the Western Alps, where they helped guard the property and guide travellers.

High Energy Low Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth Terriers

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

The Staffy was developed by crossing bulldogs with different terriers, creating a strong and energetic dog.