Small Archives - South Africa Dog Guide

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.

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.

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.

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

Fox Terrier

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

Fox Terriers were originally bred in 18th-century England to assist with fox hunting and to control vermin on farms.

Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Quiet Short Single Small Smooth Utility Dogs

French Bulldog

Light Shedding, Low-Moderate Energy, Quiet, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

French Bulldogs were bred in England but became famous in France during the Industrial Revolution.

Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Short Single Small Smooth Toy Dogs

Italian Greyhound

Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Toy Dogs /

Italian Greyhounds have a history that stretches back 2,000 years and were bred as a companion and skilled hunter.

Frequent Light Shedding Rough Short Single Small Smooth Terriers Very High Energy

Jack Russell Terrier

Frequent, Light Shedding, Rough, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Terriers, Very High Energy /

The Jack Russell Terrier was originally bred as a hunting dog, especially for fox hunting in England during the 1800s.

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.

Double Light Shedding Long Moderate Energy Quiet Small Toy Dogs

Pekingese

Double, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Small, Toy Dogs /

For centuries, Pekingese were companions of Chinese emperors and were rarely seen outside the royal court.

Curly Frequent High Energy Long No Shedding Single Small Utility Dogs XSmall

Poodle

Curly, Frequent, High Energy, Long, No Shedding, Single, Small, Utility Dogs, XSmall /

Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers, helping hunters retrieve ducks and other waterfowl.

A fawn-colored Pug standing on a grassy lawn in a sunlit garden. The dog has a curled tail, a wrinkled face with a black muzzle, and is looking directly at the camera, with flowers and foliage softly blurred in the background.

Double Low-Moderate Energy Quiet Seasonal Shedding Short Small Smooth Toy Dogs

Pug

Double, Low-Moderate Energy, Quiet, Seasonal Shedding, Short, Small, Smooth, Toy Dogs /

Pugs were originally bred in ancient China to be companion dogs for emperors and wealthy families as far back as 400 B.C.

Double Light Shedding Medium Moderate Energy Small Utility Dogs Very Vocal

Schipperke

Double, Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate Energy, Small, Utility Dogs, Very Vocal /

The Schipperke was originally bred in Belgium as a versatile working dog, particularly on canal barges and farms.

Double Frequent Low Shedding Medium Medium Moderate Energy Small Wiry Working Dogs

Schnauzer

Double, Frequent, Low Shedding, Medium, Medium, Moderate Energy, Small, Wiry, Working Dogs /

Schnauzers were originally bred in Germany as versatile farm dogs that helped hunt small animals and keep farms rat-free.

Double Herding Dogs High Energy Light Shedding Long Small Very Vocal

Shetland Sheepdog

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

Shelties were originally bred as hardworking farm and watchdogs on Scotland’s rugged Shetland Islands.