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Dangerous Dogs

...ull Terriers, Japanese Fighting Dogs (Japanese Tosa), Argentinean Fighting Dogs and Brazilian Fighting Dogs have been labelled ‘prescribed’ breeds by the NSW government, because they are known to be dangerous. The NSW government’s research also found certain breeds of dogs are more likely to bite people than others. These breeds are Australian Cattle Dog, German Shepherd, Bull Terrier types and Rottweiler. These results support the ‘Burke’s Backya... read more

Designer dogs

...solute tragedy that these groups are working against the best interests of dogs. In the good old days dogs were crossed with any other dog which would produce the best result. About the turn of the century a piece of paper was brought in called a pedigree, and the pedigree meant more than the dog. That piece of paper has all but destroyed a lot of wonderful dog breeds. Out crossing them will make the breeds for the next millennium, and they’ll be... read more

Hearing Dogs

...g Dogs Program The program started in Adelaide in 1980, and since then 347 dogs have been placed Australia-wide. The dogs are strays selected from the RSPCA and Animal Welfare League pounds. It costs about $12,000 to train a dog, but there is no cost to the recipient. Once trained and placed with their new owners, the dogs provide comfort, care and therapy through companionship. Mary Knight is one of the dog trainers at the Hearing Dogs Centre. Ma... read more

Agility for Dogs

...lisation can lead to boredom, destructive behaviour and even aggression in dogs. That is why agility training is becoming such a popular activity for both dogs and their owners. What is it? Agility could be described as the canine equivalent of human orienteering. Dogs perform a series of tasks on the commands of their owners. They jump over obstacles and hurdles, run through tunnels and chutes, weave through a slalom of upright poles, and zip ove... read more

Lowchen Dogs

...wa.asn.au Email: k9@dogswest.com Phone: (08) 9455 1188 Fax: (08) 9455 1190 Dogs SA http://dogssa.com.au Phone: (08) 8349 4797 Canine Control Council of Queensland http://www.cccq.org.au Email: dogsqld@powerup.com.au Phone: (07) 3252 2661 Fax: (07) 3252 3864 Tasmanian Canine Association http://www.tasdogs.com Email: tca@iprimus.com.au Phone: (03) 6272 9443 Fax: (03) 6273 0844 Dogs NT http://www.territorydogworld.com Email: naca3@bigpond.com Phone:... read more

Samoyed Dogs

...It is likely that they are initially the product of matings between pariah dogs (undomesticated, scavenging dogs) which travelled north through the Arctic regions and larger, more robust wolves. Selective breeding by the Arctic’s human inhabitants further contributed to the variations in the spitz breeds we see today. Despite these variations, these spitz breeds are all recognised by their distinctive double coats, erect ears, broad head and curle... read more

Don’s Tips: Designer Dogs

Designer dogs
.... The top 25 hits on the Burke’s Backyard website now include the following designer dogs: cavoodles, spoodles, cavoodle puppies, labradoodles and pugaliers. Only one purebred dog makes the top 25: the cocker spaniel. Designer dogs cost about the same as purebred dogs and they are no flash in the pan. They have hybrid vigour which makes them easier and cheaper to maintain too. The public have spoken: designer dogs are the new Man’s Best Friend Hoo... read more

Maltalier Dogs

...g alone with young children. The Maltalier has reasonable trainability and dogs have even progressed through agility and obedience classes. Like most dogs, they are at their most active when young, though once passed the age of five, many are happy to sleep all day. Maltaliers are often bred back to Cavaliers, producing a 3/4 cross with a more distinct Cavalier type. This should further soften the dog’s temperament. Health and lifespan The offspri... read more

Washing Dogs

...had some tips to make bath time less stressful for both you and your dog. Dogs are self-cleaning! People live in close contact with their dogs, which come inside, get on the furniture and travel in cars. Many owners wash them regularly, so that they look and smell clean. However, most healthy dogs really do not need to be washed very often, because they have coats that are designed to be self-cleaning. Any dirt that comes onto the skin finds its... read more

Don’s Tips: Plants Poisonous To Dogs

Plants Poisonous To Dogs
Plants Poisonous To Dogs Some plants give pet dogs a lot of grief. Some plants even kill dogs. The plant that creates by far the greatest amount of misery for dogs is wandering jew. This is a lush green groundcover that grows in shady, moist areas. If dogs lie on it, they get dermatitis on their tummy, legs and under their mouth. This plant is a weed and should be carefully removed. Many dogs get poisoned by the fruit on brunfelsias – also known... read more

Hereditary Eye Disease in Dogs

...enile cataracts) Staffordshire Bull Terriers (extra eye lashes, entropion) Dogs (such as Pugs) with short noses, prominent eyes and large eyelid openings tend to ‘pop’ their eyes. A surgery called a ‘corner closure’ has been developed whereby the eyelid corners are narrowed down to fit the size of the cornea. Breed checks Breeding dogs undergo a visual eye inspection, which takes about 10 minutes. Should problems be detected, further tests may be... read more

Boxer Dogs

...eaf and are sensitive to sunlight. It is not uncommon for these particular dogs to be put down by veterinarians at the request of breeders as these conditions are believed to adversely affect the dog’s health and welfare. Since white boxers are virtually identical to white bull terriers, this policy seems rather silly. Tails were generally docked, although full-tailed dogs are becoming more evident. Temperament Fearless and self-assured, the Boxer... read more