When it comes to extraordinary dogs, South Africa seems to be in no short supply. Joining Jock of the Bushveld on our list of legends is Sauer the Doberman Pinscher – the world record holder for best tracking. This rather unknown local hero sniffed his way into the record books way back in 1925 and […]
Over the years Doberman Pinschers (that’s their full breed name) have quietly shaken off their cliché police/guard dog past and have become quite the common family pet. Bred for the first time in the 1890s in Germany, these dogs are very athletic and are characterised by their medium-to-large build, muscular and square body, and short
Guy Fawkes is a notoriously bad time for dogs, and with the event happening this month, we thought we’d take a look at how you can help calm your dog down in situations of extreme fear or stress. From what signs to look out for to simple at-home remedies, we spoke to expert animal behaviourist,
When we read about anti-poaching efforts in the news, we are often only introduced to the men and women who work to eliminate this problem. What we tend not to see is the pack of highly trained dogs that are key members of anti-poaching missions, and the hard work they do to aid animal conservation.
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Now that we are in the middle of Spring, you can expect ticks and fleas to become more and more common. These tiny insects attach themselves to your dog and feed off its blood, which can lead to serious health problems. We spoke to our expert vet, Dr Ockert Botha, to bring you all the
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