The Australian Kelpie is a highly intelligent and active dog breed that is suitable for families.
Boost your dog’s brain power and prevent boredom with these five stimulating games and activities. Most dog owners know the importance of physical exercise for their furry friend. A long morning walk, a run on the beach, frolicking at the local off-leash park — they’re all great ways to get your dog’s heart rate up […]
Poodle breeds have good temperament, are intelligent and are great pets for allergy sufferers. Facts Temperament: Good temperament. Extremely intelligent and likes to please owner so will quickly pick up commands. Needs challenges and gets bored easily if not given agility or obedience exercises. Loves human company. Great house dogs despite large size but need […]
The Bullmastiff is an alert, loyal and intelligent companion, that loves to jump over fences! Facts Personality: High spirited, very good temperament, level-headed attitude, alert, faithful, docile, intelligent, territorial, likes to lay about and can be stubborn. Backyard requirements: Normal-sized backyard with a sturdy fence, preferably 5’6″ as they have been known to jump over […]
They’re pint-sized and pretty darn cute, but sometimes our small dogs come with a pocketful of attitude. Caroline Zambrano tells us more about small dog syndrome. Ruby, a 15-month-old Poodle cross, is well-behaved — well, at least most of the time. But the moment she sees a big dog, she charges up to it (whether […]
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service’s detector dogs perform a vital role keeping our country safe. Tim Falk finds out what it takes to become one of these clever canines.
A cheerful and affectionate breed, the Japanese Spitz is known for its loyalty and devotion. The Japanese Spitz is a relatively new breed and was only introduced to the UK and Ireland in 1976. Their origins are quite obscure, but they are known to have originated from the far north of America and were bred […]
True pack animals, the Siberian Husky dog is an amazing canine that has always thrived on the company of others, both humans and other canines. Facts Personality: Loving, loyal, mischievous, playful, exuberant and fun. The Husky will need early obedience training and should be taught from a very young age to come when called. It […]
The Cocker Spaniel is a medium breed that is happy and very good with children. Facts Personality: Known as the merry Cocker, this breed is happy, playful, clever and loyal. Your Cocker Spaniel’s tail can sometimes wag incessantly and although it’s inherently a gun dog, it makes the perfect companion. This breed is also very […]
Dalmatian Facts Personality: The Dalmatian is elegant, yet playful. It is also a highly intelligent and active breed with a very sociable personality and a craving for love and attention. Attitude to strangers: Can be wary and will alert their owners to any unusual happenings. Backyard Requirements: This breed is highly active and needs to […]
