We find out some interesting German Shepherd facts, including the breed’s personality traits and interesting history. Facts Personality: Devoted and loyal to the core, the German Shepherd loves being part of the family and makes a wonderful companion. Suitability: People who love spending time with their dog/s, and allow their dog/s inside the home as […]
Dog breeder with over 25 years of experience, and have been breeding Aussies for the last 6 years. Dogs I have bred are competitive in the show ring, obedience, herding, tracking, but most of all are much loved members of their owners families. Genetically healthy, great temperaments, dogs that conform to the breed standard and […]
A small kennel all dogs are hip/elbow scored, eye tested yearly, & have had the appropriate DNA testing for this breed, my dogs are shown with great success in both CH & specialty shows & also have numerous titles at herding & puppies I have bred ( & exported) have done well in showing, herding, […]
The German Spitz is becoming renowned for its great family qualities. Like the Poodle, Schnauzer and Dachshund, this active dog comes in more than one size. Facts Care and exercise Like all Spitz breeds, they are not trimmed but a thorough brushing and a regular bath keeps their coats healthy. With their soft woolly undercoat […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2010 issue of Dogs Life. Rachel Belshaw finds out how things have changed in the world of dog ownership and what we should expect for the future. In 1946, we lived in a street of 28 houses and, out of all those houses, I remember only three had dogs, says […]
Facts Care and exercise The Rottweiler is a large, active, agile, intelligent working dog, and needs plenty of room and plenty of exercise. It also is happiest if allowed to be part of the family. The need for early and serious socialisation and obedience training has already been mentioned, but is worth repeating. Routine coat […]
Facts Personality: A friendly, affectionate, intelligent and alert breed, the Sheltie craves attention from family and shines when being included in the home. Suitable for: People who will include their dog in family outings and don’t mind a weekly grooming session. Favourite activities: Playing ball in the backyard, lounging in front of the TV or […]
We are proud to own the first registered Australian Koolies in the USA. Registered with the American Herding Breed Association.Proven Working/Obedience/Companion, Koolie bloodlines, Promoting Koolie ethics.Representative for Koolie club of Australia in America Contact: Torry Revels PH: (07) 4791 2008
The term “puppy farm” conjures up a lot of negative feelings. Caroline Zambrano investigates these farms with some very interesting findings. NOTE: Some information in this story may upset some readers For animal welfare organisations and supporters, the words puppy farm bring to mind breeding facilities housing hundreds of dogs in dirty conditions and horrific […]
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 […]
