A medium-sized dog, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier – or Staffie as most of us like to call them – is characterised by its stocky, muscular built, broad face, short snout and small ears. They can come in a range of colours, including red, fawn, brindle, black or blue, or any of these with a patch […]
With Heritage Day happening this month, we thought we’d take a look back and remember a fearless Staffie that every South African child wanted as their pet. Americans have Lassie, and we have Jock of the Bushveld. A bedtime classic, the story of Jock and his owner captured the hearts and minds of kids, not
With spring in full bloom, you might not be the only one in your house feeling a little ruff. Hay fever in dogs is actually more common than you’d think and pretty easy to identify once you know what to look out for. We spoke to our resident expert vet, Dr. Ockert Botha, to bring
Often affectionately called “sausage dogs”, Dachshunds come in three varieties: long haired, short haired or wire haired. They are characterised by their long bodies, short muscular legs, floppy ears and long snout, and are part of the hound family of dogs. They originated in Germany in the 1600s, where they were bred to hunt badgers.
The following is some feedback from the events held on the 8th and 9th of March at Nuwejaarsrivier in the Botrivier area. On Saturday the 8th March the Hunt, Point and Retrieve enthusiasts spent a glorious summer’s day in the Fynbos. 10 dogs were entered in the Natural Ability Test, and seven were entered in
AFGRI Dog Food understands that, much like you, your four-legged friend craves good food, rich in superior ingredients, that not only satisfies his hunger but tastes great too. AFGRI Dog Food manufactures a full line of natural dog foods and each brand is prepared using wholesome ingredients that you’ll love feeding your precious dog. With
Like most hounds, the Beagle has a rich history as a hunting dog and was developed in England in the 19th Century. With its keen sense of smell and small stature, it proved to be a great help at tracking down smaller prey, like rabbits, hares, foxes, and pheasants Although its hunting days are far
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