Low Shedding Archives - South Africa Dog Guide

Afghan Hound

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

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American English Coonhound

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

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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.

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American Staffordshire Terrier

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

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Beagle

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Beagles were originally bred in England as scent hounds to hunt rabbits while moving at a pace hunters could follow on foot.

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Bernese Mountain Dog

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

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Boston Terrier

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

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Boxer

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Boxers were originally bred in Germany in the late 19th century as strong and versatile working dogs.

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Bullmastiff

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

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Chihuahua

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

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Dachshund

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

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Dobermann

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Dobermans were originally bred in Germany in the late 1800s as intelligent, fast, and fearless protection dogs.

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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.

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Greyhound

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Greyhounds’ hunting ability dates back thousands of years, and they were highly valued by ancient pharaohs and nobility.

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Hungarian Vizsla

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Hungarian Vizslas were originally bred by Magyar noblemen and warriors to be versatile hunting companions.