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The Newfoundland originated in Newfoundland, on the east coast of Canada and, given their strength, thick double coat and webbed paws, they were used to pull carts of wood from the forest, and fishing nets out on the water. Temperament Gentle and placid they have a wonderful nature so make fantastic family pets and generally love children. Although you will need to watch toddlers around...

By making some small changes now to improve your dog’s overall health and wellbeing, you will not only be helping your dog to potentially to live longer, but also with less discomfort or pain, stress and anxiety, so they can enjoy life to the full and for as long as possible. Dog behaviourist and pet food nutritionist, Lara Shannon has compiled her Top Tips on how...

How many times have you seen a dog tied up waiting for its owner outside the shops and gone straight up to pat it on the head, or stick out your hand to say ‘hi’, thinking you know how to approach a dog? I daresay most people have done this many times in their life. Knowing what I know now, I would also say that...

Not all dogs are gluttonous machines that eat too fast, but there are plenty that are. There can be some risks when a dog eats its food too fast, particularly if they swallow too much air. 

It can be hard to know how to best give a dog a tablet without it being a huge debacle, even with normally sedate cats and dogs, so here are some tips to help. Using treats to hide the tablet Using your pet’s food or treats, or even bits of xylitol-free peanut butter or cream cheese (if your pet’s diet allows this) is one of...

The Maltese is an ancient breed in the toy dog group, one of several small “bichon” dogs found around the Mediterranean for thousands of years. The exact place of origin is a mystery. Many historians pinpoint Malta for the development of the breed, but conjecture includes Sicily, Egypt, and southern Europe from spitz-type dogs…so the mystery remains. Temperament The Maltese are generally gentle and affectionate, with a...

This week’s breed in focus is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, affectionately known as the Cavie, originating from the United Kingdom where they were used to warm laps during cold carriage rides and while waiting about in chilly castles! Temperament Affectionate, happy and outgoing, they love human company and are an ideal companion dog. They are playful and willing to please, and, while they are...

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier comes from the Staffordshire region of England. They were originally bred from crossing Bulldogs and other terrier breeds for bull and bear baiting, until the practice was banned in the UK in the 1830s. Affectionally known as the English Staffy, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of Australia’s most popular breeds. Temperament The Staffordshire Bull Terrier shares its lineage with the...

It is still widely debated over whether the poodle descends from Germany as a water retriever hunting dog, or from the French Barbet – a water dog breed. Temperament Poodles are alert, highly intelligent and trainable, loyal and active. They are generally friendly, happy dogs who love to socialize, and are most content when they are the centre of attention, learning tricks, obedience and agility. They...

Every year thousands of Greyhounds are euthanised when they are no longer needed for racing, so adopting a Greyhound has become very popular as they are generally very friendly, calm, affectionate and social dogs. While Greyhounds make for a great family pet, there are some things that potential owners need to be aware of before adopting a Greyhound to help keep them and other pets...