Origin and use: From Siberia as a sled-dog and reindeer herder.
Height: dog 51 to 56 cm, bitch 46 to 51 cm
Weight: 20 to 30 kg
Temperament: lively, trustworthy, intelligent
Useful information: This dog adapts poorly to city life. The dense coat must be brushed daily.

Group clubs:
Quinera Working and Herding Breeds Club. PO Box 13267, Vincent, 5217
Secretary Tel. 043 745 2162
Natal Working and Herding Breeds Assn. 8 Burnham Drive, La Lucia, 4051
Chairman Tel. 031 562 9194
Working & Herding Breeds Association. Gold Reef, PO Box 130839, Bryanston, 2074
Secretary Tel. 011 706 3930
Working & Herding Breeds Club of the Cape. PO Box 59, Koelenhof, 7605
Secretary Tel. 021 865 2691

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.