An undeniably important part of any police force is its canine unit, which often proves to be invaluable in solving certain cases. In fact, many of these dogs form part of the police force’s Rapid Response unit for serious crimes, which means they are often the first on site. Yet we don’t hear enough about […]
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The date was 1 April 1937 when, in the leafy suburb of Rondebosch in Cape Town, a Great Dane puppy was born. The first few weeks of his life were quite uneventful, as life in the suburbs can be, until he was sold to Benjamin Chaney, a newcomer to the city and newly-appointed head of
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As man’s best friend, dogs have always been able to bring a smile to our faces, even in the most trying of times. Their unconditional love has been a documented source of strength for many, which has steadily become a popular therapy that provides comfort to the sick, injured, elderly, and physically and mentally disabled.
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With February being the month of love, we thought it quite appropriate to celebrate one of man’s oldest and most enduring relationships. And probably the only one that doesn’t involve chocolate. The special bond that exists between humans and their dogs is undeniable and one that can be traced back to our hunter-gather roots, and
Geordie, Sylva, Topaz and Angie are a different breed of dog. At home they are regular pets that love nothing more than to spend time with their families, and to run and play outside. But when duty calls, these these dogs transform into four-legged heroes that form part of an elite pack from the K9
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If asked why you’re a dog person, one of the qualities that most of us would put on our list of reasons is that dogs are very loyal animals. In fact, as a dog owner this is something that you have probably experienced yourself. And even though you might have a couple of examples lined
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When it comes to extraordinary dogs, South Africa seems to be in no short supply. Joining Jock of the Bushveld on our list of legends is Sauer the Doberman Pinscher – the world record holder for best tracking. This rather unknown local hero sniffed his way into the record books way back in 1925 and
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When we read about anti-poaching efforts in the news, we are often only introduced to the men and women who work to eliminate this problem. What we tend not to see is the pack of highly trained dogs that are key members of anti-poaching missions, and the hard work they do to aid animal conservation.
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With Heritage Day happening this month, we thought we’d take a look back and remember a fearless Staffie that every South African child wanted as their pet. Americans have Lassie, and we have Jock of the Bushveld. A bedtime classic, the story of Jock and his owner captured the hearts and minds of kids, not
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