Canine curiosities

Rabbits are very expressive animals and sometimes their behaviour can be surprising.Have you ever seen your rabbit rub its chin against objects or your hand? In this article we will talk about it.

Despite its large size (over 40kg), the Flanders Cattle Dog is calm and docile, known to have an obliging nature, and makes a great family pet. The Cattle Dog can get along well with other animals if raised with them, otherwise some can be aggressive towards other dogs.

The Ardennes Cattle Dog (‘Bouvier des Ardennes’) is a rare breed of Cattle Dog, originating in the mountainous region of the Belgian Ardennes, bordering France and Germany.

Australian Cattle Dogs, as their name suggests, originate from Australia, where they are highly prized as working dogs driving cattle, thanks to their strength of character, endurance and ability to work for long periods of time. Over the years, these attractive dogs have quickly become a popular choice as a companion dog, a popularity that has skyrocketed with the animated series ‘BLUEY’.

The Swiss Shepherd is a breed of dog distinguished by its elegant white coat and stately stance, originating in Switzerland and closely related to the German Shepherd. They are known for their loyalty, intelligence and calm temperament, making them excellent family and companion dogs.

The South Russian Shepherd Dog or South Russian Ovtcharka is a biting and distrustful dog towards strangers, undemanding and easily adaptable to various climatic and temperature conditions, vigorously active, strong, balanced and impetuous.

The roots of this sheepdog can be traced back to the Carpathian Mountains. This region of Romania is traditionally home to numerous flocks of sheep, but also to wolves. This is where the Romanian Mioritza shepherd comes into play. These large, quiet shepherds have been protecting their flocks from wolves, lynxes and bears for centuries by their presence alone.

Devoted and well-mannered, he is a brave dog, capable of standing up to a bear in his attempt to protect herds of sheep or his master from harm.