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Chances Are Your French Bulldog Isn’t Going To Live A Long Life
29 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The UK’s Royal Veterinary College analysed data from more than 30 000 dogs in Britain that died between 2016 and the middle of 2020 and calculated the life expectancy of various breeds at birth.
Why The Dog Walking Industry Is Exploding
14 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One report estimated that in the UK, 3,5 million dogs were purchased during the pandemic, bringing the total number of dogs owned to 12,5 million in 2021.
SA Sled Dog Racer Making History In Alaska [Images+Video]
14 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Gerhardt Thiart is making history as the first South African to race in the world’s premier sled dog race.
SA’s Sniffer Tracking Dogs Are Among The Best In The Business [Video]
03 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We love our hounds in this country. Those who train certain breeds to track down crooks are fine-tuning the methods used to get the best results.
Tuesday Morning Spice
08 Feb 2022 by Kiernan / No Comments
Cape dogfight bust. BoJo’s strange song choice. SA terror twins cut a deal. Inside Dresden’s infamous heist. Jimmy Carr Holocaust joke controversy.
CCTV Footage Captures Dog Crashing Golf Cart Into Car [Video]
15 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Titan is usually just a happy canine passenger. This time, he found himself behind the wheel.
Cape Town Vagrants Allegedly Assisting Dog-Nappers For Ransom
11 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Lisette Lombard’s Jack Russel went missing after a run on Table Mountain this past Saturday and now she is warning everyone that there might be a “syndicate of dog kidnappers operating in the area”.
Private Jet Pet Travel Is All The Rage
15 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Besides those taking to the skies in private planes, more travellers have also started taking their pets with them on board.
Brilliant: Dog Steals Cricket Ball During Match [Video]
13 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Losing your ball to the slobbery clutches of a dog is one of the many hazards of garden cricket, but you don’t expect it to happen during an official T20 match.
Your Dog Can Probably Understand Your Intentions
02 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A new study out of Germany suggests that dogs understand human intent, which is a far bigger step forward than you may realise.
Corgi Racing Is Just As Fun As It Sounds [Video]
25 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
ESPN, which is used to showing muscular bodies doing sporty things, instead showed the wobble-butts on a couple of corgis who were competing in the annual Corgi Races.
This Foster Family Is Begging Somebody To Adopt Their “Destructive A-Hole” Dog
22 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A very tired foster family made a hilarious adoption website for Hank, a dog who is “54 pounds of pure, unadulterated, kinetic energy with eyes like the ocean”.
Meet The Rather Controversial ‘Best In Show’ Winner At Westminster Dog Show [Video]
15 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Wasabi the Pekingese won Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show on Sunday, except critics on Twitter have a few bones to pick.
Amazing: Dogs Can Detect COVID-19 Instantly
21 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During the trial, which took place in Paris, the hounds were able to detect the presence of the virus with 97% accuracy, and correctly identify negative samples 91% of the time.
Dog Lovers Should Make A Plan To Watch ‘Stray’ [Trailer]
24 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Inspired by the grief of losing her childhood pet, documentary filmmaker Elizabeth Lo decided to tell the story of three stray dogs.
Video Of Dog Waiting Outside Hospital Will Make Your Friday
22 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the kids might say, here’s one story that is bound to hit you in the Friday feels.
Just A Guy Rescuing A Puppy From Alligator Jaws With A Cigar In His Mouth [Video]
24 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When your best friend is snatched by an alligator, instinct kicks in. Richard Wilbanks scores bonus points for his excellent cigar control throughout.
Oh, Just A Dog Flying A Drone [Video]
06 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Watching Kody the dog fly a drone is both adorable and an unsettling message about the march of AI technology.
Dog’s Head Found In Bag In Cape Town’s Trendy De Waterkant
29 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Residents on Cobern Street thought they had found a human head inside a bag, but a police forensic investigator confirmed that it was the head of a dog.
Panic As Huge Crocodile Closes In On Dog Enjoying A Swim [Video]
19 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Australian crocodiles are known to fancy a little seawater swim, and they can hit some decent speeds when in pursuit of a meal.
Attention Dog Owners: Take Note Of This Court Ruling
14 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Dog owners beware. A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeals has laid down the law regarding who is responsible should your hound cause harm.
Dog Shot While Fighting Off Armed Robbers Outside Brakpan Home [Video]
04 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Niki, a four-year-old Doberman, ran to her owner’s defence when he was held at gunpoint by criminals outside his home.
We Can Finally Reveal The Name Of Meghan And Harry’s Dog
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Royal reporters are thrilled to announce that after years of uncertainty, they’ve figured out the name of Meghan and Harry’s dog.
Turns Out One Dog Year Is NOT Equivalent To Seven Human Years
03 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The next time you plan a dog birthday party, you might need to rethink how many candles you buy.
End The Day With Some Dog Photos Guaranteed To Make You Smile
01 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Dog-loving Australian photographer Belinda Richards recently launched her prizewinning ‘Be More Dog’ project, so let’s enjoy some of her snaps before calling it a day.
Simple Trick To Keep Your Puppy Entertained Is Pure Genius [Video]
01 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Many of us are sitting at home with very bored puppies, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Dogs Could Be Trained To Sniff Out COVID-19 [Video]
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Researchers are confident that dogs could be trained to detect the coronavirus in people, even if they’re asymptomatic.
Studies Find That Pets Can Improve Your Mental Health
12 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Studies have shown that owning a pet can have an astounding effect on your physical and mental wellbeing.
Two Things Worth Buying When Dog Walking Is Allowed Again
21 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When South Africans are once again allowed to walk their dogs, it’s worth considering a few products that may help keep everyone safe.
Naughty Pretoria Pup Eats Owner’s Engagement Ring
11 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Pepper the pointer clearly has expensive taste, and he’s getting a lot of love for it on social media.
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