Living with Dogs

New Hope for the Dingo

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 […]

The Saluki Dog
Living with Dogs

The Saluki Dog or Desert Diva

ALSO known as the ‘Persian Greyhound,’ this ancient and regal dog is a sighthound or gazehound.  Named in Arabic, possibly after ‘Saluk’, once an ancient city of Yemen, Egyptian tombs and Assyrian temples depict these […]

Living with Dogs

The Dhole or Whistling dog

This beautiful, wild canid is native to India and Southeast Asia.  They are unusual dogs that’s do not fit neatly into any of the canine sub families.  Being highly elusive and a skilled hunter, they […]

The Basset Hound Dog
Living with Dogs

The Basset Hound Dog

Because this dog was bred to work in a pack; it makes them friendly, social, playful and affectionate.  Basset hounds are generally good with children and other pets.  This short-legged breed is in the scent […]

New Hope for the Dingo
Living with Dogs

New Hope for the Dingo

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 […]

The Western Highland Terrier Dog Breed
Living with Dogs

The Western Highland Terrier Dog Breed

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 […]