Geordie, Sylva, Topaz and Angie are a different breed of dog. At home they are regular pets that love nothing more than to spend time with their families, and to run and play outside. But when duty calls, these these dogs transform into four-legged heroes that form part of an elite pack from the K9 […]
Unfortunately lost pets are quite common in South Africa, with one in three dogs estimated to go missing at least once in their lifetime. Of these, almost 90% will never find their way home again. A missing pet is something that no owner wants to experience, but what are the steps to follow when your
Officially known as the Rhodesian Ridgeback, this beloved breed is indigenous to southern Africa and has a history that stretches back to the 1800s when Dutch colonialists bred their imported breeds with a ferocious local hunting dog used by the Khoi. It is thought that the dog could hold off a lion during hunting expeditions,
If asked why you’re a dog person, one of the qualities that most of us would put on our list of reasons is that dogs are very loyal animals. In fact, as a dog owner this is something that you have probably experienced yourself. And even though you might have a couple of examples lined
When it comes to dogs, the Boerboel is as proudly South African as biltong, vuvuzelas and braais. It has been around for hundreds of years and is believed to be related to the Bullmastiff – although the dog’s breeding history remains largely unknown. What we do know, however, is that it was bred to protect
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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