Described by Thomas Jefferson as the finest house and farm dogs I have ever seen, its clear that the Briard has much more to offer than a beautiful shaggy coat. Bred for centuries as watch and herd dogs on remote French farms, the Briard was also the official dog of the French Army, and was […]
This breed is quite new for Pennyflower Kennels. I have yet to breed my first litter. As a rare breed they are in short supply and demand. I hope to be breeding my first litter soon. A truly wonderful breed and one that should adorn every couch and heart in the country. Junee NSW […]
Facts Originating in the area known as Lapland, which incorporates Sweden, Finland and parts of North Russia and Norway, the Sami people used dogs of the same type as the Finnish Lapphund as reindeer herders, watchdogs and family companions. Although used as a working dog by the Sami people for centuries, it has only been […]
When is it the right time to say goodbye/consider euthanasia? Deciding to euthanase your adored dog is one of the hardest decisions in the world, and one that needs to be made with the right advice at hand. Dogs Life hopes this article will offer help during those hard times. Knowing when its time to […]
If you refuse to restrain your dog in back of your Ute, you are risking the dog safety in cars, as well as a whopping fine. Restraining your dog in vehicles save lives. “He’s been doing it for years. He knows what he’s doing.” This is one of many excuses RSPCA Victoria Chief Inspector Kevin […]
Diabetes is a serious disease in humans but it also affects our pets, as Caroline Zambrano reports on diabetes in dogs. Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. While the causes […]
Facts Care and exercise A true herding dog, the Welsh Corgi Pembroke is by nature very active and likes to be kept busy, so a couple of good exercise sessions a day, whether walking or play, are recommended. This is a very intelligent little dog and responds well to training. The dense, fairly short coat […]
Dog CPR can save your dogs life and uses the same principles as human CPR. Only use CPR if you are sure your dog needs it, otherwise it can be detrimental to the dogs health and you could end up doing far more damage than good. Ideally you would like to have two people on […]
Summer means fun, sun and long, lazy days for your pooch. But its also the time of year when you have to be on your guard for some common health problems associated with the heat. Sunny de Bruyn looks at the main conditions affecting dogs in summertime and what you can do to prevent them […]
We have been showing and breeding this breed of dog for the past decade. We are only a small kennel because these dogs require individual time and effort. We are striving to impove our lines and the breed in general by recently importing new bloodlines into the country. Our Kennel name is interpreted as masterpiece […]
