Quiet Archives - South Africa Dog Guide

Australian Cattle Dog

Double, Herding Dogs, Light Shedding, Medium, Quiet, Short, Very High Energy /

Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as Blue or Red Heelers, were originally bred to herd cattle across rugged landscapes.

High Energy Hounds Medium No Shedding Quiet Short Single Smooth

Basenji

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

Basenjis were originally bred in Central Africa as versatile hunting dogs and were valued by tribes in the Congo Basin.

Double Hounds Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Medium Quiet Short

Basset Hound

Double, Hounds, Light Shedding, Low-Moderate Energy, Medium, Quiet, Short /

Basset Hounds were originally bred in medieval France as scent hounds for hunting small game such as rabbits.

Low Shedding Moderate Energy Quiet Short Single Smooth Working Dogs XLarge

Bullmastiff

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

Bullmastiffs were originally developed in England during the 1800s to help gamekeepers protect large estates.

Constant Shedding Double Medium Medium Moderate Energy Quiet Rough Smooth Utility Dogs

Chow Chow

Constant Shedding, Double, Medium, Medium, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Rough, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

Originating from Northern China, the Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds, with a history dating back thousands of years.

Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Quiet Short Single Small Smooth Utility Dogs

French Bulldog

Light Shedding, Low-Moderate Energy, Quiet, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

French Bulldogs were bred in England but became famous in France during the Industrial Revolution.

Double Gundogs High Energy Large Medium Quiet Seasonal Shedding

Golden Retriever

Double, Gundogs, High Energy, Large, Medium, Quiet, Seasonal Shedding /

Golden Retrievers were developed with the goal of creating the ideal hunting dog for the wet, rocky terrain of Scotland.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Hounds Low Shedding Medium Quiet Short Single Smooth

Whippet

High Energy, Hounds, Low Shedding, Medium, Quiet, Short, Single, Smooth /

Whippets were originally bred in northern England during the 18th and 19th centuries for both hunting and sport.