Origin and use: From Central Africa comes this strange tracker and vermin exterminator that cannot bark and cleans itself like a cat.
Height: 40 to 43 cm
Weight: 9 to 11 kg
Temperament: affectionate, intelligent, independent, not very obedient
Usefull information: The dog cleans itself by licking with its tongue. a daily rubbing with a horsehair glove will ensure a shiny coat. It is sometimes suseptible to breathing problems.

Group clubs:
Natal Sporting Hound Association. 23 Glamis Gardens, 6 Rabe Street, New Germany, 3610
Secretary Tel. 031 705 1314.
Sporting Dog Association. PO Box 12321, Benoryn, 1504
Secretray Tel. 011 967 1576
Cape Hound Club. 49 Largo Crescent, Protea Heights, Brackenfell, 7560
Secretary Tel. 021 981 2057
Algoa Hound Club. 18 Van Niekerk Street, Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth
Chairman Tel. 041 360 5995

Please note:Should you not have success with any of the above addresses click here for KUSA's address list.

Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.