Smooth 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.

High Energy Hounds Large Low Shedding Short Single Smooth Very Vocal

American English Coonhound

High Energy, Hounds, Large, Low Shedding, Short, Single, Smooth, Very Vocal /

The American English Coonhound was originally bred by early American frontiersmen as a versatile hunting dog.

High Energy Low Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth Uncategorised

American Pit Bull Terrier

High Energy, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Short, Single, Smooth, Uncategorised /

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.

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.

High Energy Hounds Large Light Shedding Short Single Smooth Very Vocal

Bluetick Coonhound

High Energy, Hounds, Large, Light Shedding, Short, Single, Smooth, Very Vocal /

Bluetick Coonhounds were originally bred in the United States to track and hunt nocturnal game, particularly raccoons.

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.

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

Border Collie

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

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

Low Shedding Moderate Energy Occasional Short Single Small Smooth Utility Dogs

Boston Terrier

Low Shedding, Moderate Energy, Occasional, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

Boston Terriers were originally bred for pit fighting and ratting in the 19th century before becoming friendly companion 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.

High Energy Light Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth Terriers

Bull Terrier

High Energy, Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Short, Single, Smooth, Terriers /

In the 1800s, Bull Terriers were originally bred for cruel blood sports like bull and bear baiting and dog fighting.

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.

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.

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.

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.