Living with Dogs

Named after the richest state in Mexico, this toy-dog is one of the smallest dog breeds in the world, as well as one of the longest life expectancies of 15-20 years. Its ancestry is ancient […]

In March 2024 the Victorian government made a dingo protection order in north west Victoria due to scientific information about the local population being in imminent risk of extinction, the dingo is on the red […]

It was a good idea to ban specific fighting dog breeds, but as Canine Behaviourists and the RSPCA keep on repeating: dogs attacks can happen with any breed, for many reasons. The most recent, devasting […]

Commonly and affectionately known as ‘Westies’ for short, this little terrier originates from Scottland, they were developed for hunting otter, fox, rats and other underground rodents. A small dog standing 25.5 – 28cm tall and […]

IN JULY 2024 at the University of Cambridge, scientists identified the genetic mutation that causes Progressive Retinal Atrophy – PRA in dog breeds like the English shepherd, border collie, labradors, poodles, cocker spaniels and the […]

Continuing with the Husky type dog breeds is the popular and growing sled adventure tours that Sweden, Norway, Finland and Alaska offer during their winter months. A couple of my friends have done a sled […]

Tough, strong pack-working dogs that are suitable for people who love outdoor activities with their dogs.  They are more content when pulling a load, especially in cold weather. In 1925 these breeds gained widespread fame […]

A collaborative research project conducted in 2023 found that shelter dogs who had brief but regular outings or fostering were more likely to be adopted.  The research was conducted by Virginia Tech and Arizona State […]

Thanks to over 200 participating vet clinics around Australia that offer a discounted fee, thousands of cats and dogs were desexed in 2023. Visit the website at www.ndn.org.au. There are two participating clinics on the Gold […]

This amazing working dog, still considered very uncommon today, has not changed in temperament or appearance since its origin.  The breed standard dates from 1898, but by 1914 it was decided the Dutch Shepherd should […]