Moderate Archives - South Africa Dog Guide

Afghan Hound

High Energy, Hounds, Large, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate, Silky, Single, Smooth /

Afghan Hounds were originally bred by nomadic tribes in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

Double Emerging Breed Light Shedding Medium Moderate Short Very High Energy Wiry

Africanis

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The Africanis developed naturally through survival and adaptation, making them hardworking and dependable companions.

Double Large Medium Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Terriers Wiry

Airedale Terrier

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

Airedale Terriers were originally developed in England, as hardworking farm dogs and skilled hunters.

Red-and-white Akita dog standing outdoors on a grassy path, looking to the side with its mouth open and tongue slightly visible. The background is softly blurred with greenery and a winding trail.

Double Large Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Seasonal Shedding Utility Dogs

Akita Inu

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

Akitas Inus were originally bred in the rugged mountains of northern Japan as powerful hunting dogs.

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Alaskan Malamute

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Alaskan Malamutes were originally bred in Alaska to help people survive in the harsh Arctic environment.

Double Gundogs Light Shedding Long Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Wavy

American Cocker Spaniel

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American Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs to hunt game birds, especially woodcocks.

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American Pit Bull Terrier

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Pit Bulls were developed in 19th-century England and Ireland, where they were originally used in blood sports.

Low Shedding Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Short Single Smooth Terriers

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

AmStaffs originated in 19th-century England when Bulldogs were crossed with Terriers to create strong, athletic dogs.

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Australian Shepherd

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Australian Shepherds were originally bred to herd livestock on ranches in the American West during the 1800s.

Curly High Energy Medium Moderate No Shedding Single Small Terriers

Bedlington Terrier

Curly, High Energy, Medium, Moderate, No Shedding, Single, Small, Terriers /

Despite their soft, lamb-like appearance, the Bedlington Terrier was originally bred as a tough working dog.

A black Belgian Sheepdog stands alert on a grassy lawn, looking off to the side. Its long, glossy coat, upright ears, and intelligent expression are highlighted by bright sunlight, with a lush green woodland background softly blurred behind it.

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Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael)

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Belgian Sheepdogs, also known as Groenendaels, were developed in Belgium in the late 1800s as farm dogs.

Double Large Low Shedding Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Working Dogs

Bernese Mountain Dog

Double, Large, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Working Dogs /

Bernese Mountain Dogs were originally developed in Switzerland as hardworking, all-purpose farm dogs.

Light Shedding Moderate Moderate Energy Short Single Smooth Working Dogs XLarge

Boerboel

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

Boerboels are highly protective, and were originally bred in South Africa to guard homes and farms, and to protect livestock.

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Bouvier des Flandres

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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.