The Cavoodle is a purpose bred dog breed between a Cavalier King Charles and Miniature poodle otherwise known as a “ designer dog breed “. Although they are not a new breed they have been becoming more and more popular over the last 10 years.

Cavoodle’s are a small breed, with a thick soft coat that can either be wavy or straight, a medium muzzle and large brown eyes and as an adult their weight can range from 5kg-12kg and around 25-38cm tall depending on the genetics of the parents.

A Cavoodle’s coat colour can be seen in golden, tan, cream, black, brown, Blenheim or tri coloured with or without markings. The benefit of this breed is that have a low tendency to shed due to being crossed with the poodle, though they do still require regular grooming and possibly clipping to keep their coat looking wonderful and soft.

The average lifespan of a healthy Cavoodle is around 10-14 years of age. They are known for their very loyal and gentle personality; they are great with children and always want to be with you.  They are also known for their intelligence, but can easily show “neurotic “tendencies if over spoilt by owners. 

As August has arisen upon us , we are happy to announce our dog of the month for August is Coco the Cavoodle.

Coco is a regular guest to stay with us at Dogs Country Club and Kennel Resort. She loves her cuddles with staff , making new friends and of course  her K9Kab rides to and from the resort for holidays!

Please stay tuned as we will be uploading a blog on the breed very soon!

The Corgi is a small breed dog which originates from Wales in the United Kingdom. Originally bred for herding, they are the smallest of the herding breeds that were commonly used to herd cattle, sheep and horses.
The name Corgi originated from the Welsh words “cor” meaning dwarf and “gi” meaning dog and are closely related to the Siberian Husky.
Whilst Corgis are small, they are very fast runners and require regular exercise. Corgis are known as “Heelers” as they would nip the heels of the animals they were herding.

There are two different breeds of Corgis, the Cardigan Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and it wasn’t up until the 1930’s that they were recognized as separate breeds, the Pembroke being the most popular of the two breeds.

The Cardigan is the bigger of the two breeds, however over the years  due to interbreeding, they have become quite similar in appearance. Corgis have long bodies, short legs, and thick coat to keep them warm. Some Corgis are even born without tails. The corgis coats can be seen in many different colours such as, Fawn, Black & Tan, Sable and Red and can have white markings.

Corgis are  the favored pet of Queen Elizabeth II, who has owned more than 30 since getting her very first, Susan, in 1944- as an 18th birthday gift!
Corgis have very loving personalities and love to please their owners! They are intelligent and very easy to train!
If you are looking for a small, but energetic and loyal dog to be a part of your family, the Corgi might be the right pick for you!
Fun Facts:

• Corgis are the 11th smartest dog breed
• Corgis make excellent and alert guard dogs
• At one point in her life, Queen Elizabeth II owned more than a dozen corgis
• Moscow’s Canine Unit have two Welsh Corgis as Police dogs
  

As another month passes we are happy to announce our July dogs of the month are.....

Oscar & Button a brother and and sister who are both Corgi's!
These two pups love their holidays at Dogs Country Club as they get to play all day long with many new friends and of course lap up all the cuddles they can get from the Doggy Doaters!

The Boxer is a medium sized dog that originated from Germany in the 19th Century, they were originally bred for Bull Baiting and then later used to help butchers control their cattle in the slaughter house. In more recent times Boxers were one of the first breeds to be employed as a police dog and to be used as seeing eye dogs, though today they are more commonly loyal companions and family pets as they are especially fond of children!

Boxers are very muscular, sturdy, deep chested dog breed that have a short muzzle with a slightly upturned chin. The skin around their head and muzzle is generally wrinkly while their coat is short yet smooth. The coat of a Boxer can be seen in various colours from Red, Fawn & Brindle with white markings or totally white. The Boxer stands around 57-63cm tall at the wither for males and 53-59cm for females.

Boxers do NOT do well in the heat and can overheat very quickly! The reason being is that due to their short muzzles, small skulls and their upper respiratory tracts they have a harder time panting to try cool off. Extreme care must be taken around the warmer months to make sure your Boxer is able to keep nice and cool, though they also need protection from the cold weather due to their short coat.

This breed is very lively, energetic and can be quite goofy at times though is also very loyal which is what makes them great family pets. The Boxer thrives of a busy household and loves to be involved with everything you do, when left alone for long periods of time they can become very destructive.

Overall if your looking for active dog to be apart of your busy lifestyle, who will make you laugh with their goofiness, are great with children and you don’t mind a bit if they snore in their sleep then the Boxer might be for you!

We are pleased to announce our June dog of the month is... Coco the boxer!
Coco has been staying with us for many years and is a very bouncy, fun loving pooch who loves playing in the grass paddocks with her friends and getting tones of cuddles from the doggy doaters!

Chihuahua’s are known to be one of the worlds smallest breeds that originated from Mexico, they were named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua around the 1850’s.
Although the Chihuahua itself is very small with only standing around 5 inches high and weighing between 1-3kg, they have a huge personality! Chihuahua’s can have either a smooth coat (Short Haired) or Long haired and can be seen in nearly any colour though the most common are fawn, chocolate, red, white, mixed and black.
A Chihuahua’s temperament is commonly known to be feisty towards new people and dogs who are threatening to their size, though they can be very timid and shy at times as well. The Chihuahua is a very loyal companion to their owners and tend to make a particular bond with one person. They enjoy being carried securely in people’s arms or curled up on their laps for an afternoon snooze., While they also make great travellers and have a quirky side to their personality which is what most Chihuahua owners love about them!
The Chihuahua being as small as it is, still needs at least 20 minutes exercise per day and to which they rather seem to enjoy it more than we think they would. They do require regular grooming to keep their coat looking beautiful and to keep a close eye on their dental requirements as their teeth are so tiny they can be more fragile.
   Interesting Facts:

• The chihuahua commonly has more caesarean sections than natural births as the newborn’s head is extremely large in relation to the body.​
  • The Chihuahua is classified as a “Toy Breed”
  • The most common Nickname is Chi
  • Like Human Babies, Chihuahua’s have a soft spot on their head which is called Molera. This soft spot can stay for life depending on the Chihuahua’s size, genetics and skeletal structure
• In the late 90’s Taco Bell a Mexican restaurant around the world used a Chihuahua for the adverts.

We are pleased to announce our May dogs of the month are...
Fi & Finn, two gorgeous little long haired Chihuahua's who are long time guests of Dogs Country Club and love coming for holidays!

Stay tuned for a blog relating to their breed!!