If Australia was built on the sheep’s back, it was only made possible by the resilience and hard work of our herding breeds. While these dogs may be urbanised, their herding spirit lives on, as Kristie Bradfield discovers. The herding of livestock is perhaps one of the oldest jobs performed by domesticated dogs. Without […]
The remarkable German Spitz has a smile worth a million dollars and the personality to match. By Dr Rob Zammit. Like the Poodle, Schnauzer and Dachshund, the German Spitz comes in more than one size. There is the Klein, between 23-29cm, and the Mittel, 30-38cm. It’s believed the German Spitz descended from Samoyed-type dogs which […]
Danielle Chenery explores the signs that may mean your dog’s behaviour has veered into bullying territory. Like people, dogs bring their own baggage to social interactions; their unique personalities and personal histories all influence how they get along with other dogs. But that doesn’t mean they can act inappropriately. The tricky thing is knowing when […]
From exercise and diet to training and quality time with the family, there’s a whole lot you can do to keep your dog happy and healthy. Tim Falk reports. A healthy dog is a happy dog, and we all want our pets to be as happy as possible. But do you know what you can […]
The Australian Shepherd is animated, enthusiastic and eager to please. It is a highly intelligent and dependable breed, thriving on attention and social interaction. Australian Shepherd Facts Personality: The Australian Shepherd is animated, enthusiastic and eager to please. It is a highly intelligent and dependable breed, thriving on attention and social interaction. Suitable for: […]
The Samoyed is an affectionate and loyal dog to the family that thrives on outdoor physical activity. Facts Personality: Brains, looks and personality, the Samoyed has it all. It is an affectionate and loyal breed and needs to be part of the family, not left out in the yard on its own. Suitable for: The […]
The Schnauzer dog breed is known for its constant loyalty, entertaining behaviour and love for its family. Facts Personality: All three varieties of Schnauzers share similar personality characteristics such as a love and loyalty for their chosen people and a craving for human contact. Schnauzers love to entertain and have a mischievous streak, but are […]
The Australian Kelpie is a highly intelligent and active dog breed that is suitable for families.
From a wrinkly beginning, a Shar Pei pup will grow into a fully fledged member of any household, securing a special place in the hearts of all members of the family. Hey, hey, Roley hang on! Yes that’s right this adorable pooch is well known for toilet tissue commercials, and even wrinkle creams. With such […]
A true workaholic, the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog fulfils many roles on the farm, in the home and in the show ring.
