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​We love sharing information – sometimes it’s small tidbits and other times its big juicy chunks of info, and every now and again it might be something as simple as a meme to make your smile.We hope you enjoy our blog – which is mostly dog focused but can occasionally be distracted (Travel Tuesday is a lovely distraction but also a great way to get new holiday ideas). ​

Our October Dog of the Month

28/9/2020

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As we start to enter the end stretch of 2020, who can believe what a year we have had!
We are so grateful we have been able to continue to care and help our essential workers during this crazy time we are living through by caring for their dogs when they are unable.
That brings us to our October Dog of the Month announcement, which comes with two celebrations! Congratulations to....

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Milo!
Milo is everything that is great about a Golden Retriever, he is sweet, goofy and loves everyone and everything! He is great at giving cuddles too!
We have been lucky enough to care for Milo while his Mum has been hard working in the health care industry and we can't thank her enough for everything she does!
We love being able to have Milo enjoy his holiday with us and send him home nice and tired for his Mum!
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Get to know the Golden Retriever

28/9/2020

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 FUN FACTS ABOUT GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
  • Golden Retrievers are considered be the 4th smartest  dog breed
  • They are known to take care of other animals, even cats
  • Golden retrievers make great watch dogs as they will bark loudly at strangers, but not fantastic security dogs as once they interact with a person  they become more friendly.
  • Golden retrievers star in lots of movies and TV shows as they are easy to train.
  • While they aren’t used as much for hunting these days, they are commonly used for Search rescues and as Bomb sniffers due to their great sense of smell.
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The Golden Retriever

28/9/2020

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Golden Retrievers originated from Scotland late 19th Century, where they were used for retrieving wild fowl from scrubs and water. Today they are a wonderful dog to join your family as a pet are also one of the most popular breeds to own across the world. 
Golden retrievers are a large breed, the adult male stands around 56-61cm tall while the female stands around 51-56cm tall. They have a thick double coat that is water resistant. Their coat sheds a lot especially with the change of seasons, so they do require a thorough 10 minute brush once a week to keep it well maintained.
Golden retriever puppies are born with a pale cream coloured coat though as an adult this will generally darken to a deep golden colour or another shade of cream. An indication as to what colour they will be as an adult can generally be seen on the tip of a puppy’s ear.
The Golden retriever has a very happy go lucky nature; they thrive off being around other dogs and are very intelligent.  They will always greet you with a happy wagging tale and love receiving lots of pat’s and cuddles from anyone who will give it to them!
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The Chihuahua - did you know?

31/8/2020

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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.
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The Chihuhua

31/8/2020

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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.
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The Hungarian Vizsla

12/8/2020

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The Hungarian Vizsla is a medium sized hunting breed of dog that is distinct with it’s beautiful colour of rusty gold coat.
They Vizsla can be found in drawings back in the 10th century and, as their name would suggest, they originated in Hungary where they were used as hunting dogs. Due to their fantastic scent tracking skills and constant amount of energy made them ideal for hunting small game.
They have also been known as the Hungarian Pointer as in Hungarian, Vizsla means Pointer. 
In order to protect the breed after World War II, the native Hungarians smuggled some of the Vizsla’s into both Austria and America. This lead to them being used in the creation of other breeds. The Vizsla has two cousins, the Wirehaired Vizsla and longhaired Vizsla, which is very rare. There are actually no longhaired Vizsla’s registered anywhere in the word currently, though some have been spotted throughout Europe.
Today, the excitable, bundle of energy that is the Vizsla is perfect for any active house hold. They are a very intelligent breed of dog that are easy to train, providing they have a strong and confident pack leader. Coming from a hunting background, they require daily mental and physical stimulation to keep them happy and well balanced. Without this, they can easily become destructive and highly strung which can lead to a string of other behavioural issues. They are a gentle and loving dog and give back to their family plenty of affection and entertainment. They thrive in a working roll and love participating in agility, obedience competitions and love being put to work in retrieving games.
When raised from a young age around other dogs and taught correct manners they make for a very social dog. They have been known to live well with other pets including cats, however it is important to not forget their hunting background and they should not be trusted unsupervised with smaller animals such a rabbits or guinea pigs.
Aside from their high demand for daily exercise and strong pack leader, care for your Vizsla is relatively simple, with their short coat only needing to brushed every so often and bathed only when needed. Their natural oils in their coat help to repel dirt and odours and over grooming will break these oils down. They are an average shedder throughout the year.
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August Dog of the Month

1/8/2020

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An exciting time for us at the start of every month is to announce our next Dog of the Month.
A big congratulations to .......

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Mae

This beautiful little bundle of energy is a sweet Hungarian Vizsla puppy who we all just adore.
We know you will love learning about her breed so be sure to keep an eye out for her upcoming blogs!

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The Irish Terrier

14/7/2020

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The Irish Terrier, believe to be one of the oldest of the Terrier breeds, is a medium size breed. They are oddly longer then what they are taller and being a Terrier, they are bursting with personality.
Their thick, wiry coat can be found in red, golden red, red wheaten or wheaten with a soft undercoat which was perfect to keep them warm when working in water, as they were used for many years ago. The Irish Terrier can be dated back to over two thousand years ago, with images of them being found in paintings from the 1700’s. It is unsure what breed of dog/s they descended from however they were originally found in Ireland, hence their name. They were perfect hunting dogs and used to clear dens, with their body shape making for ideal mobility in tight quarters. Over the last 2 thousand years they have been used as working dogs for varying tasks, including hunting, tracking, guard dogs and police and military work.
 
Being a working dog, the Irish Terrier is a very smart breed who requires as much (if not more) mental then physical exercise and stimulation. They are not a lazy breed and enjoy being given a ‘job’ to do.
They are often known as the ‘daredevils’ of the dog world by their fans and this is because they are a courageous dog who will take on any task at hand. Being an active breed, they require plenty of exercise daily. With the right exercise, working their mind and body, they can adapt to living in smaller apartment style homes and with a strong pack leader are a very well balanced, great member of the family. Without rules, direction and exercise, they can become very difficult and destructive.


They are the ideal breed for an active person or family who wants a loyal companion that can keep up with them.
Aside from their strong demand for exercise, they are a reasonably easy breed to care for, with no hereditary health issues and grooming being very basic. Their double coat is easy to brush as needed and they rarely shed, only needing to bathed when needed.



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July Dogs of the Month

30/6/2020

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As we enter a new month, it's time to announce our July Dogs of the Month for 2020.
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Molly & Finbar

These two pocket rockets are Irish Terriers, a rare breed to be seen. Be sure to keep an eye out for their upcoming blogs to learn more about these interesting terriers.
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The Kelpie

19/6/2020

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Get to know more about our Dog of the Month, Fendi the Kelpie!
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The Kelpie, also known as the Australian Kelpie if a fast, intelligent breed of dog that is longer then it is tall. Their compact build enables them to most quickly through packs of sheep and be as flexible as they need to be.
It is unconfirmed the exact origin of the Kelpie, some believe they are a cross of a Border Collie with a Dingo but other documents show they were developed from English North Country Collies, who were a great herding dogs throughout Britain. It is believed they imported, like many other sheepdogs, to Australia in the late 19th century and the breed has continued to be developed here in Australia to handle the harsh working environments of Aussie farms. Today they are used all throughout the country as both working dogs and pets.
The name ‘Kelpie’ comes from the novel ‘Kidnapped’ written by Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish writer, who mentioned the water kelpie throughout his book.
The Kelpie we know today is a very smart dog, who always needs a job to do. For this reason, if not working on a farm, they need a lot of mention stimulation and a strong, confident, calm pack leader to show them the way. Without rules and a job to do, the Kelpie can become very destructive and with a build and stamina like theirs, can very quickly learn how to climb fences and entertain themselves if they are allowed to be become bored.
They fit will into a pack and if socialised correctly will welcome other animals into their pack including cats and smaller pets.
Aside from their high need for mental and physical stimulation, the Kelpie is a rather easy breed to keep. Their short coat is easy to maintain with brushing only required as needed. The coats can come in a variety of colours with the most common being Red and Black and Tan but they can be found in Chocolate, Blue, Fawn or a combination of these colours too.
Being an active dog a high quality diet will ensure a healthy dog that can live over 12 years of age. They are a breed that is prone to Progressive Retinal Atrophy, which is retinal degeneration causing partial to total blindness but other than this are not prone to any other major health issues.  

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