The current Guinness World Record Holders for.......

Longest ears EVER on a dog belongs to Tigger, the Bloodhound. Check them out! His left ear measures at 34.2cms long and his right ear at 34.9cm! No dog has beaten this record since he was awarded in 2004!

Longest tail goes to Keon, the beautiful Irish Wolfhound, who's huuuuge tail measures in at 76.8cms! That's longer then the length of a Dachshund! Keon has held this record since 2015 and is yet to be beaten!


Photos and information credit to Guinness World Records: 
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/www.guinnessworldrecords.com/

​Origin:
As their name gives away, the American Bulldog was created in America and is believed to have existed as early at the 17th century.
The breed become almost totally extinct until a solider by the name of John D. Johnson returned to American from World War 2. His disappointment at the dwindling numbers of the breed lead him to collect specimens from all across the rural South and begin breeding. He is recorded as breeding the most American Bulldogs out of anyone else in the world and today is credited as saving the breed as it would likely be extinct had it not been for his and his families breeding efforts.
 
Purpose:
Sadly, the American Bulldogs were used in the sport of Bull Baiting but were also used as working dogs for farmers, serving as guard and protection dogs and hunting. They have also been used for weight pulling.

Coat care:
The short, firm coat of the American Bulldog is very easy to groom and maintain. It can be brushed with a bristle style brush every so often and they should only be bathed as needed. The natural oils in their skin will help to keep their coat clean and free of odours.

Health & Temperament:
Of all the Bulldogs, the American Bulldog is the largest, with long legs and built to be fast and more agile than any other Bulldog. They are a very confident, brave and determined breed of dog who are incredibly loyal to their family. They are naturally protective and have a love for children, so are popular with families. A well socialised pup will grow into a well rounded Bulldog. They enjoy daily walks and being with their family.
The breed can be prone to hip dysplasia and can drool/slobber a lot. They can live up to 16 years and are considered a sturdy breed of dog.  
 

Another beautiful story that we know will bring a smile to your face of the amazing impact an Assistance Dog makes to the life of the family they join. 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Assistance Dogs are sometimes referred to as Psychiatric Assistance Dogs.
Luis has come a long way. He is an ex-policeman and was diagnosed with PTSD in 2017. He was medically retired from policing a year later.
With the life-saving help of Piper, the PTSD Assistance Dog, Luis can look back on his journey and be proud of how far he has progressed.
At Luis’ lowest point, there would be days where his wife, Paige, was not able to go to work. She was too worried about leaving him alone for the whole day, fearing the worst.
PTSD took control of Luis’ life, especially in quiet night-time moments. Luis said,
“I used to have really graphic and horrible night terrors 3-4 times a week. I would sweat through my sheets and wake up choking and struggling to breathe.”
Luis tried for so long to feel better. He did the PTSD therapy and treatments the doctors and specialists told him to do. But he needed something extraordinary to have the breakthrough he desperately needed.

In July 2019, Luis received his highly-trained PTSD Assistance Dog, a loveable chocolate Labrador named Piper. The main skill Piper does is “Visit”, which is where Piper lays her head in Luis’ lap and releases the weight of her head, which helps ground and relax Luis when he becomes overwhelmed. Luis said,
“I use ‘Visit’ a lot, both at home and in public, as it helps me to relax and feel more secure because I can focus on Piper and not get overwhelmed by all of the thoughts that start swirling around in my head when I get stressed or anxious.”
Having Piper by his side has been a huge help to Luis when his PTSD has caused him to feel extremely distressed when he is out in public. Luis said,
“Sometimes when I run errands in town I can get really panicky all of a sudden out in the open. I focus on Piper and pet her and look at her for five minutes and then I don’t have to go home straight away and can usually finish my errands.”
At the end of the day, it is Piper’s unconditional love that has been a life-saver so many times for Luis, he said.
Luis calls Piper his “offsider”, which is what police call the officer who backs up another. She has brought so much joy and peace to their lives, and enabled Luis to feel safer, less anxious and much happier on a daily basis.
With Piper in their lives, Luis and his wife Paige can get their lives back on track and feel better about the present – and future.

Want to know how you can support Assistance Dogs Australia? There are more options then just giving a donation. Check our their website HERE for the many ways you help support the amazing work that they do. You never know how much of a difference you could be making in someone's life! 

Has your dog recently had surgery or has an upcoming surgery? Are you unsure of how you will support them in their rehabilitation process following their discharge from the vets?

We are lucky enough to have a secondary Resort, We Love Dogs Resort, located a short 15 minute drive from our Country Club.
At this Resort, along with many other areas of specialised care, we are lucky enough to also offer our Post Operative care. 
This allows us to care for guest's who have been discharged from the vet following a surgical procedure and administer any required medication, physical rehabilitation and exercise around the clock as well as transporting them to and from any appointments with their vets and specialists. 
Our luxury rooms, fitted with heating and cooling and TV's have been purposely built in varying sizes, allowing us to care for post operative guest's in comfort but also with area restrictions, to limit their movement and mobility as advised by their vets to aid in their recovery. 
Our loving and skilled team of Doggy Doaters can closing monitor our guest's and keep a constant line of open communication with vets, specialists and our doggy parents to work together for our guest's full recovery. 
Some guest's we have cared for in the past and continue to offer care for have been recovering from surgeries for:

• ACL ruptures
  
• Spinal surgery
  
• Neck surgery
  
• Open wound recovery
  
• Limb amputations
  
• Broken bones
  
  We can comfortably accommodate guests who are using wheel chairs,  have waste bags attached, are wearing blood glucose monitoring devices and those wearing cones. 

Should you have any questions, wish to visit We Love Dogs Resort for a tour or may need assistance with your dog's care following surgery, don't hesitate to reach out to us today. You can find more information at our website HERE or reach We Love Dogs directly at 5978-5831.