Long 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.

Constant Shedding Double High Energy Large Long Medium Moderate Working Dogs

Alaskan Malamute

Constant Shedding, Double, High Energy, Large, Long, Medium, Moderate, Working Dogs /

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

Double, Gundogs, Light Shedding, Long, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Wavy /

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

Double Herding Dogs High Energy Light Shedding Long Medium Very Vocal

Bearded Collie

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

The Bearded Collie was originally bred in Scotland as a hardworking, independent herding 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.

Double Herding Dogs High Energy Large Light Shedding Long Moderate

Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael)

Double, Herding Dogs, High Energy, Large, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate /

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

Curly Double Hounds Large Light Shedding Long Moderate Energy Occasional Wavy

Borzoi

Curly, Double, Hounds, Large, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate Energy, Occasional, Wavy /

Originally known as the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi was developed by Russian aristocrats to hunt fast-moving game.

Double Long Low Shedding Moderate Energy Short Single Smooth Toy Dogs Very Vocal XSmall

Chihuahua

Double, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate Energy, Short, Single, Smooth, Toy Dogs, Very Vocal, XSmall /

Descended from a larger breed called Techichi, these tiny dogs were valued for companionship and spiritual beliefs.

Hounds Long Low Shedding Moderate Energy Short Single Small Smooth Very Vocal Wiry

Dachshund

Hounds, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate Energy, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Very Vocal, Wiry /

Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers and other small animals that lived in burrows such as rabbits.

Double Herding Dogs Large Light Shedding Long Occasional Short Very High Energy Wiry

Dutch Shepherd

Double, Herding Dogs, Large, Light Shedding, Long, Occasional, Short, Very High Energy, Wiry /

Dutch Shepherds were developed in the Netherlands during the 18th century as hardworking, all-purpose farm dogs.

Double Gundogs High Energy Light Shedding Long Medium Medium Moderate Wavy

English Cocker Spaniel

Double, Gundogs, High Energy, Light Shedding, Long, Medium, Medium, Moderate, Wavy /

English Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs, trained to hunt, flush out, and retrieve upland game birds.

Double High Energy Large Long Medium Moderate Seasonal Shedding Working Dogs

German Shepherd

Double, High Energy, Large, Long, Medium, Moderate, Seasonal Shedding, Working Dogs /

German Shepherds are often used as police and military dogs because they are loyal, brave, and have a strong sense of smell.

Double Long Low Shedding Moderate Moderate Energy Small Utility Dogs

Lhasa Apso

Double, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Small, Utility Dogs /

The Lhasa Apso originated in the palaces of Tibet, where it served as both a cherished companion and an indoor watchdog.

Long Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Silky Single Smooth Toy Dogs XSmall

Maltese

Long, Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Silky, Single, Smooth, Toy Dogs, XSmall /

The Maltese was originally bred as a companion dog and a symbol of luxury for royalty and noblewomen.

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 Herding Dogs Large Light Shedding Long Moderate Moderate Energy

Old English Sheepdog

Double, Herding Dogs, Large, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate, Moderate Energy /

Old English Sheepdogs were originally bred in England during the 1800s to help farmers manage and move livestock.