From scratching to ‘hot spots’ and plenty of other irritating symptoms, seasonal allergies can cause a raft of problems for your furry friend. Spring has sprung and while many of us rejoice at the onset of some warmer weather, there are plenty of people who dread the season for one simple reason: it signals the […]
Forget Lassie and Rin Tin Tin — plenty of other adorable pooches have stolen the TV limelight over the years. Tim Falk looks at some of the best TV dog stars. Rex, Inspector Rex From Skippy to Flipper, the small screen has featured some pretty remarkable animals over the years, but none of them come […]
Life with a Basset Hound is a daily dose of humour, love and excitement. Basset Hound Breed Facts: Personality: Loyal and lovable, the Basset Hound is a constant source of pleasure due to its character and appearance. It loves company and gets very attached to its family. It likes to play and can be quite […]
Known as the Borzoi, the Russian Wolfhound has been used for hunting wolves, foxes and rabbits since the early 17th century. Shaped much like a greyhound, the Russian Wolfhound is characterized by their long muzzle and nose. They are known for their distinctive walk, with a proud strut making this an elegant dog, associated with […]
Foster Boxer Eight cute little piglets Grunting and Squealing today Because a Boxer named Treasure Came bounding their way A stray herself Treasure played her part Taking the eight little piglets Straight into her heart She rounded them up With cuddles and licking Her milk came in With the suckling and kicking On a farm […]
Danielle Chenery investigates the deadly food for dogs and suggests what to do if the worst happens. In winter, it’s common for people to hibernate with their favourite treats, such as chocolate — but such things can be disastrous for dogs. Some of our favourite foods are hazardous for dogs, with the worst offenders being […]
Cushing’s disease in dogs affects the adrenal glands and can be very serious, writes Laura Greaves. When Louisa Forrest’s 12-year-old Beagle cross Jack Russell, Brutus, suddenly developed an unquenchable thirst last Christmas, she knew something was wrong. Always an active dog, Brutus was also becoming lethargic and gaining weight. “He just wanted to lay around […]
Also known as Old English Mastiff, the English Mastiff is a dignified, quiet and calm breed who craves companionship. Depicted in Ancient Egyptian art, the English Mastiff is one of the oldest and largest dog breeds. Their size alone is enough to dominate and is their only watchdog trait. Facts Personality: This lovable dog craves attention. […]
The Australian Kelpie is a highly intelligent and active dog breed that is suitable for families.
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our dogs just don’t want to behave. We investigate what can be done to train a stubborn pooch. These days, Duchess the Groodle is the model of a well-behaved family pet. Seven years ago, however, it was a very different story. Despite owner Pam Brossman’s diligent efforts to train her, […]
