Frequent Archives - South Africa Dog Guide

Beagle

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Beagles were originally bred in England as scent hounds to hunt rabbits while moving at a pace hunters could follow on foot.

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Belgian Malinois

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Originally bred in the late 1800s, Belgian Malinois are among the top breeds for police, military, and search-and-rescue work.

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Border Collie

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Border Collies were originally bred to herd sheep in the rough countryside between England and Scotland.

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Fox Terrier

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Fox Terriers were originally bred in 18th-century England to assist with fox hunting and to control vermin on farms.

A small tan Brussels Griffon stands on a dry grassy shoreline near a calm body of water. The dog has a shaggy coat, distinctive beard, and expressive dark eyes, looking attentively toward the camera. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the dog against the natural outdoor setting.

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Griffon Bruxellois

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The Griffon Bruxellois, also known as the Brussels Griffon, originated in Belgium to hunt and control rodents in stables.

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Jack Russell Terrier

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

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Kerry Blue Terrier

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

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

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Pomeranian

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

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Poodle

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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.

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Poodle (Standard)

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

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Schnauzer

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

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Scottish Terrier

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

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Yorkshire Terrier

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Yorkies were originally bred in the 1800s to hunt and kill rats in mills and mines in Yorkshire and Lancashire, England.