Miles & Liz Gunter are both International All Breeds Dog Judges and have been showing & breeding Boxers for almost 40 years. With decades of dedication to the Breed, well over 50 Champions have been bred at GUNTOP, and there are GUNTOP Champions in 7 Countries around the World, including the USA. Many famous top […]
Ever wondered why your dog pants, or worried that it’s sounding a little … odd? Mel Hearse finds out all the things there are to know about dogs and their pants (not of the tracksuit variety!). All dogs pant. Some do it often; some do it a little. They may be loud or quiet […]
Carrol Baker looks at hypothyroidism, an often-misunderstood condition in dogs that can be managed when diagnosed properly. Have you noticed your dog gaining weight? Does your pooch seem listless, or very sleepy? Or is its coat looking dull and patchy? If any of these symptoms apply, your dog might be suffering from hypothyroidism or thyroid […]
Cushing’s disease in dogs affects the adrenal glands and can be very serious, writes Laura Greaves. When Louisa Forrest’s 12-year-old Beagle cross Jack Russell, Brutus, suddenly developed an unquenchable thirst last Christmas, she knew something was wrong. Always an active dog, Brutus was also becoming lethargic and gaining weight. “He just wanted to lay around […]
Boxer dogs are suitable for families as they are fun, smart and willing to please. Facts Personality: A fun-loving family dog, the Boxer dog has a good sense of humour and a genuine willingness to please. A smart individual with energy to burn, the Boxer remains a puppy for most of its life. A great […]
Heart disease in dogs is a major killer and is not preventable, but improving treatments show a not-so-gloomy outlook for dogs today. Sue Moses takes a closer look at heart conditions in canines and how to beat them. Brock, an eight-year-old Boxer, was enjoying his daily run in the park when he suddenly crashed to […]
What are the most common causes of heart failure in dogs and how can you ensure that your pooch maintains optimum heart health? Tim Falk investigates.
You might think you need snow to go dog sledding or mushing, but you can still get active with your dog when there’s not a snowflake in sight. Tim Falk investigates the canine sport of dry land mushing.
It’s a frustrating but true fact; many Australians are allergic to their four-legged friends. But what exactly causes this condition, and are there any breeds suitable for allergy sufferers? Lauren McKellar reports. In this day and age, it’s not uncommon for people to suffer from allergies. Going to a café or restaurant, finding food that […]
Aah-choo! If spring and summer set you sneezing, spare a thought for those dogs battling allergies all year round, writes Laura Greaves. For many people, sneezing, red eyes and itching are a cross to bear every spring but Chase isn’t a person, he’s a five-year-old Hungarian Vizsla — and he has to put up with […]
