South Africa - Dog breeds list

List of dog breeds that originate in South Africa.

Boerboel

South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff

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Rhodesian Rodgeback

African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound

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Good for us and good for them

We all know the look your dog gives you when you are trying to enjoy a snack. Most dog owners find it difficult to resist those sad eyes, but if you are going to give him a treat, we recommend you give him something both safe and healthy for him.

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Career Dogs

Although nowadays we know dogs mostly as companions, since dogs have been domesticated, people have been putting their instincts to work in jobs such as hunting, hauling, herding, guarding and tracking.

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Canine Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease for dogs which is characterized by vomiting, bloody diarrhea and high mortality rate. The virus was first described in the early 1970 and due to the small size of the viral particles it was named,,Minute virus of canine”.

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