Medium Archives - South Africa Dog Guide

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.

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 Herding Dogs Light Shedding Medium Medium Moderate Very High Energy

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.

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.

Double Frequent Herding Dogs Light Shedding Medium Medium Rough Smooth Very High Energy

Border Collie

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

Double Herding Dogs High Energy Large Light Shedding Medium Moderate Rough

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.

Double Herding Dogs Medium Medium Moderate Energy Seasonal Shedding Very Vocal

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Double, Herding Dogs, Medium, Medium, Moderate Energy, Seasonal Shedding, Very Vocal /

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was originally bred in medieval Wales as a hardworking, all-purpose farm dog.

Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Medium Moderate Silky Single Small Toy Dogs

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Light Shedding, Low-Moderate Energy, Medium, Moderate, Silky, Single, Small, Toy Dogs /

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was originally bred as a companion dog for European royalty and aristocrats.

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.

Double Gundogs High Energy Light Shedding Long Medium Medium Moderate Wavy

English Cocker Spaniel

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

Double Gundogs High Energy Large Light Shedding Medium Moderate Wavy

English Setter

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English Setters were originally bred more than 400 years ago to help hunters find upland game birds.

Double Gundogs High Energy Light Shedding Medium Medium Moderate Smooth Wavy

English Springer Spaniel

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English Springer Spaniels were originally bred as versatile hunting companions whose main job was to flush game birds.

Double Frequent High Energy Low Shedding Medium Short Single Small Smooth Terriers Wiry

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.