Large 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.

Double Large Medium Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Terriers Wiry

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hounds Large Light Shedding Moderate Energy Short Single Smooth Very Vocal

Bloodhound

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

Bloodhounds were developed during the 8th and 9th centuries to track large game through dense forests.

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.

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 Herding Dogs High Energy Large Light Shedding Medium Moderate Rough

Bouvier des Flandres

Double, Herding Dogs, High Energy, Large, Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Rough /

The Bouvier des Flandres was originally bred in Belgium and France by farmers, butchers, and monks as working dogs.

High Energy Large Moderate Seasonal Shedding Short Single Smooth Utility Dogs

Dalmatian

High Energy, Large, Moderate, Seasonal Shedding, Short, Single, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

Dalmatians are athletic, energetic dogs that were used for herding, guarding, retrieving, and controlling vermin.

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.

Gundogs High Energy Large Light Shedding Moderate Short Single Smooth

English Pointer

Gundogs, High Energy, Large, Light Shedding, Moderate, Short, Single, Smooth /

English Pointers were originally bred as hunting dogs, valued for their ability to locate and “point” at small game and birds.

Double Gundogs High Energy Large Light Shedding Medium Moderate Wavy

English Setter

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

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