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Place of origin:
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South Africa |
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Original function |
Family guardian |
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Availability: |
Difficult |
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Average life span: |
12 years |
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Height: |
64-68cm dogs, 60-68
bitches |
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Weight: |
55-85kg dogs,
bitches proportionally lighter |
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Is the breed a
natural guard dog: |
Yes |
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Attitude to
strangers: |
Reserved |
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Coat type: |
Short and dense. |
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Colors: |
Brindle, fawn,
yellow, red, brown, (a black mask is preferred) |
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Does coat mat or
tangle? |
No |
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Special trimming for
show ring: |
No |
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Coat maintenance: |
Easy. Regular brush. |
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Is professional
grooming needed: |
No |
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Exercise: |
Moderate for its
size |
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Adult quantities for
dry food: |
From 700gm |
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Ease of training: |
Very responsive |
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Good family dog? |
Yes |
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With dogs: |
If properly
socialized |
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With cats: |
If properly
socialized |
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Town or country? |
Country |
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Adapt to flat? |
Yes, provided
adequately exercised |
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Live in a kennel if
necessary? |
Yes |
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Does the breed
suffer from cold, heat or wet? |
No |
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Character: |
Dignified |
