Best Dog Breeds In South Africa

What are Dog Breeds?

A dog breed is a particular strain of dog that was purposefully bred by humans to perform specific tasks, such as herding, hunting, and guarding. 

Best Dog Breeds In South Africa

Below are some of the Best Dog Breeds.

  • Boerboel
  • The German shepherd
  • Doberman Pinscher
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback
  • Bullmastiff
  • Rottweiler
  • Giant Schnauzer
  • Caucasian shepherd
  • Pitbull
  • The Cane Corso
  • Weimaraner

What are the protection dogs in South Africa?

The Boerboel (pronounced [ˈbuːrbul]) is a South African breed of large dog of mastiff type, used as a family guard dog. It is large, with a short coat, strong bone structure, and well-developed muscles.

What is the national dog of South Africa?

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is the only dog officially recognized as having its origin in Southern Africa. Consequently, it is widely considered to be South Africa’s National Dog and has pride of place on the Kennel Union of Southern Africa’s official emblem.