One of South Africa’s most popular comedians, Chris Forrest hardly needs an introduction. He stands out in stand-up comedy and you will also have seen him on the Pure Monate Show, various movies and adverts, and Celebrity MasterChef SA (which he went on to win). He also took on a canine character when he was […]
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With the annual increase of rhino poaching in South Africa and especially in the Eastern Cape Province, the need arose to complement the Shamwari Game Reserve Rhino Protection Unit with K9 tracking capacity. The Chipembere Rhino Foundation (CRF) has facilitated and sponsored a dog as they successfully supplied trained dogs for rhino protection elsewhere in
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A new addition to the prestigious Animaltalk Top Dog Awards this year was an agility category, sponsored by Bravecto South Africa. These super-quick canine achievers were recognised in three categories: small, medium and large. Winner: Medium Lindsay King and R-The (Arthur) came out tops in the medium category at this year’s ceremony. R-The is
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A new addition to the prestigious Animaltalk Top Dog Awards this year was an agility category, sponsored by Bravecto South Africa. These super-quick canine achievers were recognised in three categories: small, medium and large. Second place: medium How adorable is Lollie? She and her handler, Gaby Grohovaz, ran into second place in the medium category
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Bandit, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, is co-owned and loved by Prof. Eurika van Heerden and Lourens ten Napel. Bandit, also known as the white dog, has set the bar for Staffords to follow from being a rescued dog at the age of 13 months to the most successful Stafford in history. For the last three years
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We all know that to avoid conflict, there are certain topics that are better to just avoid. Lately, the question of what is best to feed our pets has become one of those topics – hardly surprising considering the huge variety available! The choice of what to feed is ultimately yours, but there are guidelines
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A new addition to the prestigious Animaltalk Top Dog Awards this year was an agility category, sponsored by Bravecto South Africa. These super-quick canine achievers were recognised in three categories: small, medium and large. Third place: medium Taryn Murphy and her Miniature American Shepherd, R-Tic, ran into third place in the medium category. R-Tic, whose
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1.Picture perfect Swans belong to the same waterfowl family as ducks and geese, Anatidae. While ducks and geese are both charming in their own way, the swan will most likely win a beauty contest between these three! The pure white feathers and elegant neck truly makes them stand out. 2. Scary swans? Among a great
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Herewith I would like to invite you, the reader, on a very special journey with me. The journey of adoption. The time has come to welcome another doggy into my home, and as some people might find adoption a bit daunting, I would like to take you with me through the process – every step
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Many pet owners would admit to having lengthy conversations with their animals. They are great listeners, and they can’t spill any secrets! Unfortunately they can’t talk back to us in words, but their bodies say a lot. Animaltalk helps you get the message. The cat kiss Has your cat ever given you an intense stare,
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A new addition to the prestigious Animaltalk Top Dog Awards this year was an agility category, sponsored by Bravecto South Africa. These super-quick canine achievers were recognised in three categories: small, medium and large. Winner: Small Q, a Shetland Sheepdog owned by Nadine Shortland, was the worthy winner in the agility small category at the
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Stefan Ludik affectionately fondles his canines’ ears when talking about the three dogs sharing his heart and house. He has been on our screens for a few years now, first representing his home country, Namibia, in Big Brother Africa, after which he was seen in Egoli, Vloeksteen and as the attractive doctor Gustav Kemp in
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