Our complete guide to pedigree dogs.
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First registered in South Africa in 1946, the Afghan Hound is a large hound known for thousands of years in the Middle East and eastwards.
Fast Facts
Group: Hound
Origin: Afghanistan
Job Today: Companion, guarding, hunting
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Weight: 23-27 kg
Height:63-74 cm
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Described as a primitive dog, the Africanis is indigenous to South Africa. The breed is a medium sized, slenderly built but well muscled dog, slightly longer than tall.
Fast Facts
Group: Hound
Origin: South Africa
Job Today: Companion
Life Expectancy: 12-13 years
Weight: In proportion to height
Height:50-60 cm
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The largest breed in the Terrier Group, Airedales were exhibited at dog shows in Cape Town as early as 1889. Known as the king of terriers, the Airedale is a native of Yorkshire.
Fast Facts
Group: Terrier
Origin: Yorkshire, UK
Job Today: Companion
Life Expectancy: 13 years
Weight: 20-23 kg
Height: 58-61 cm
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First registered here in 1968, the Malamute is classified in the WorkingGroup. Originally bred by the Eskimos of northwest Alaska and known as the carthorse of the Arctic
Fast Facts
Group: Working
Origin: USA
Job Today: Companion, sled pulling, sled racing
Life Expectancy: 12 years
Weight: 39-56kg
Height:58-71cm
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