The Animaltalk Top Dog 100 Ratings Danny is a real cuddle bug, Adam chases hadedas in the garden, Kinko loves nothing more than playing with his rubber chicken toy, while Finn is happiest when enjoying his favourite snack (which is apple) on his mother’s duvet. What makes these dogs different to the average family pet? […]
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Calling all Bunny Believers, our supporters and local community to join the Society for Animals in Distress for a fun-d-filled event. The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) is egg-cited to invite the public to their Mad Hatters and Easter Parade event on Saturday 21 March 2015, from 10h00 to 12h00, at The Paddocks; their farm
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One of the most common causes of scratching is fleas. Even if you don’t see them, I would advise that you treat your pet with a flea product. If the scratching continues, then allergies are the most likely cause and this may be difficult to manage. Causes may include diet or environmental allergens. Trying to identify the
London (CNN)An investigation is underway after a canine competitor died the day after taking part in Crufts, one of the world’s most prestigious dog shows. An autopsy indicates he was poisoned. Three-year-old Irish setter Thendara Satisfaction — known to his owners as Jagger — took second prize in his class at the event in Birmingham, central
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When members of the public saw the way the handler of the Scottish Terrier, who won Best In Show at this year’s Crufts Dog Show in England, lifted her dog, there has been a public outcry. The photographs went viral on social media and many asked why are Scotties handled this way. Here is a
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Beating thousands of other dogs, Knopa (Ch Mcvan’s to Russia with Love), a Scottish Terrier from Russia won Best in Group for Terriers and qualified for the final of Crufts. Knopa, aged five, will now compete for the prestigious title of Best in Show on Sunday 8 March against just six other dogs at the world’s greatest
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Medical detection dogs are taking their life-saving missions to a whole new level. The dogs’ amazing sense of smell – between 1,000 and 10,000 times better than our own – is helping to identify various diseases and conditions that are potentially life-threatening to humans. Researchers and dog trainers are investigating the possibility of dogs to
A list of the world’s most expensive breeds of dog: Note: These prices are calculated averages and will vary from breeder to breeder! 1. Basset Hound (R14,000 – R17,500) These droopy-eared dogs make for great companions. They have a very keen sense of smell and are popular detective dogs. 2. Bernese Mountain Dog (R23,500) This
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A friendly and child-loving dog, the Miniature Schnauzer enjoys much popularity all over the world. He is one of three varieties of Schnauzer (the other two being the Standard and the Giant) and as his name indicates, he is the smallest. The Miniature Schnauzer was developed in the 19th century from crosses between the Standard
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The animals of Cape Town need your assistance Day five of the devastating fires raging on the Cape Peninsula and firefighters have finally managed to get the blazes under control. More than 2,000 career and volunteer firefighters fought the flames since the fire broke out in Muizenberg on Sunday. A strong southeasterly wind very quickly
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Internal parasites may take up residence in your pet’s intestines or other organs and cause serious health complications. We look at how deworming products are formulated and manufactured to provide a safe and effective way to control them. Endoparasites or internal parasites live inside the body of the host and feed off partially digested food
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