Know your breed: The German Shepherd Hi everyone, Charlie here. As a retired member of the prestigious K9 unit, I’m here to tell you all you need to know about my breed, the German Shepherd. They say Border Collies and Poodles are smarter, but there’s a reason the men in blue use us to sniff […]
Easter is around the corner which means sweets and treats galore! Just like humans, dogs have a sweet tooth and won’t say no to a tasty titbit. However, while you can have your cake and eat it too – don’t sneak your pup a piece under the table. We asked an expert to give you
As a natural guard dog, it is not a surprise that the Rottweiler’s roots lie with herding cattle. What is a surprise is that these roots stretch back to Ancient Rome. The Rottweiler breed, as it is known today, was bred from these Roman herding dogs in the Middle Ages in Rottweil, Germany. Here, butchers
Most of us have a working knowledge of how to care for a dog, and it usually involves three key steps: feeding them, exercising them and taking them to the vet when something is wrong. But is it really enough? We spoke our expert animal behaviourist, Lara Nobre for a few more steps you can
As man’s best friend, dogs have always been able to bring a smile to our faces, even in the most trying of times. Their unconditional love has been a documented source of strength for many, which has steadily become a popular therapy that provides comfort to the sick, injured, elderly, and physically and mentally disabled.
With February being the month of love, we thought it quite appropriate to celebrate one of man’s oldest and most enduring relationships. And probably the only one that doesn’t involve chocolate. The special bond that exists between humans and their dogs is undeniable and one that can be traced back to our hunter-gather roots, and
It all started with Hooper’s Judge back in the 1870s. He was a cross between an English Bulldog and English White Terrier, and is generally considered to be the father of all modern Boston Terriers. These dogs, like their name suggests, originated in Boston, USA and were the country’s first dogs to be bred just
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
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
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