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Australian Shepherds are loyal, intelligent dogs known for their herding and guarding skills. Today Australian Shepherds are used in many different capacities--from ranching to aiding the deaf and blind-- but they can also make good pets in loving homes...
The Australian Labradoodle is different than other Labradoodle breeds. Their lineage involves more than the widely known Labrador and Poodle combination. Australian Labradoodles are bred in miniature, medium and standard sizes.
In the early 1980s, Wally Conron, head breeder of the Royal Guide Dog Association of Australia, was asked about an allergy-free guide dog. Not being able to find one, he created the Australian Labradoodle, a cross between a standard poodle and a Labrador...
Australian Shepherds are friendly, beautiful dogs who work hard to please their owners. Fiercely intelligent and physically inclined, Australian Shepherds are prominent as medal winners in the agility training circuit. But all this talent has to shaped...
Ever since President Barack Obama expressed an interest in choosing a Australian labradoodle as the official White House Dog, interest in the breed has skyrocketed. Not only are the dogs considered hypoallergenic (easily tolerated by those with allergies...
Zebra finches were originally from central Australia and the islands of Timor, where they still can be seen in the wild today. Pet birds should be kept in conditions similar to the wild in order to keep the birds healthy.
Are there professional competitions for dog tricks, and the answer is yes. If you keep in contact with your local organizations that have entertainment events for dogs, every so often, generally once a quarter, there will be agility championships...
More and more riders are starting to turn in their English and Western saddles in favor of the Australian saddle. The general consensus is that Australian saddles are more durable and comfortable during long trail rides.
Training an Australian Shepherd puppy takes dedication, patience, and plenty of time. Australian Shepherds or "Aussies" are smart and easy to train and can be taught basic commands in as little as one day. As a high-energy breed, Aussies need an outlet...
One of the most popular species of pet bird is the zebra finch. They are considered one of the easiest pet bird species to take care of because of their robust health. Originally found in central Australia and the island of Timor-Leste, they are now bred...
The Labradoodle is a "designer dog" resulting from the deliberate crossbreeding of a Labrador Retriever with a Standard or Miniature Poodle. Labradoodles were first bred in Australia to create a dog with the trainability of a Labrador Retriever and the...
Koalas, often mistakenly referred to as bears, are marsupials indigenous to Australia. Marsupials are animals whose young are birthed prematurely, then develop further in the mother's pouch. The koala's natural habitat is the eucalyptus tree, since the...
Housebreaking a puppy can be frustrating even for the most patient dog owner. For some dogs, it is a much more difficult process than for others, though. How easy your new pet is to housebreak depends on your consistency and persistence training more...
Many animals and insects adopt colors that enable them to thrive where their counterparts fail. Spiders are no exception. Black spiders are found all over the world, in and around the places where people live. Their dark color allows them to hide in...
Merino wool is often a component in knitted garments. One of the highest quality wools, merino wool is grown from merino sheep all over the world. The wool has a storied background, with one country ultimately laying claim to having the original sheep...
The Australian Cattle Dog, or Queensland Heeler, comes in two primary colors--red and blue. Blue dogs of this breed are known as blue heelers. They are medium-sized herding dogs first bred in Australia to work with cattle. Blue heelers can be more...
Dog owners and dog lovers often express interest in which dog breeds top the list of most intelligent. A dog's intelligence is determined by its ability to learn tricks, participate in task-oriented activities and practice obedience.
There are more than 400 breeds of dog in the world; currently 157 of these breeds are recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Tick paralysis is caused by certain ticks that secrete a toxin into the blood of dogs or other animals it burrows into. It usually takes several ticks on a dog before paralysis begins to show. At first, only the hind legs will show the paralysis, but the...
What type of dogs are good at trick activities? Many customers ask me this question and I normally will respond by saying it is not true, you can teach an old dog new tricks. So most of the dogs you see doing agility or different types of circus tricks...
Geckos are reptiles that are found in warm, wet climates and are favored by some as pets. They are unique in their ability to communicate vocally. There are over 600 gecko species.
The desert tree frog, also called the red tree frog or ruddy tree frog, is a small Australian frog that can range in color from gray to red-brown. Its predators include snakes, toads and mammals. Some of these predators are natural, while humans have...
Flying High Flora and Fauna Bird Habitat, or Flying High Bird Habitat for short, is a giant, free-flight aviary located along the Harvey Coast in Apple Tree Creek, Queensland, Australia. The attraction is self-guided and features more than 2,000...
Here at The Daily Puppy, we love puppies of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and colors. We encourage visitors to browse our puppy picture archives to look at all the adorable photos of past daily puppies, and to bookmark this page and visit often to see what cutie-pie graces the front page. Want us to run a feature of your special little puppy? We are always looking for submissions of the cutest puppies on the planet.
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