Did you know that the Kruger National Park runs a special programme called Watchdog? That there are projects such as Dogs 4 Wildilfe who train and fully support specialist anti-poaching dogs in National Parks across Southern Africa and parks in need worldwide. KNP’s Project Watchdog This project makes use of Bloodhounds, Malinois, Foxhounds and Blue […]
Fun Dog Facts
K9 Adventures and keeping them SAFE
With most striving to live a healthier lifestyle, the focus on outdoor exercise such as hiking, running, cycling and rollerblading to name a few, is at an all time high. Added to this, most outdoor enthusiasts LOVE dogs and take their K9s on their adventures with them. Why use Safety Clothing? Just like humans, dogs […]
The Africanis – the Dog of Africa
Often named as a mongrel, “soweto special”, mutt and other more unsavoury names, the Africanis is in fact a landrace breed, endemic to southern Africa with a proven lineage going back at least 7,000 years. The appearance of the Africanis can vary a little, depending on what prevailing types of dogs survived and bred in […]
The Boerboel – SA’s answer to a Mastiff
Owning Boerboel is not for the faint of heart or novice dog owner. Their sheer size and weight alone dictates a need for confidence. Standing up to 69cm tall and weighing in between 50 and 90 kilograms, the Boerboel is the canine version of Eben Etsebeth; brave, loyal, not scared of a fight and intimidating […]
The Basenji – The Barkless dog of Africa
Whilst it is said that the Basenji can not bark, it is known for the unusual yodeling sound they make, when they have something to say. An ancient breed originating from the Congo, they are renowned for their speed and ability to both scent and sight hunt. Originally used to flush small game into hunters’ […]
African Lion Dog – Rhodesian Ridgeback
As a proudly “local-is-lekker” company, we thought we would share some information on one of South Africa’s dog breeds, the iconic Rhodesian Ridgeback loved for its bravery and protective instinct and revered for its ability to assist hunters with their hunt for lions, and of course its iconic ridge. Brave enough to keep distracting and […]
Splish, Splash, I was takin a bath!
Some dogs love baths, while others look they are being dragged to a horrible end. Have you ever wondered why your dogs gets the zoomies after a bath, whether they love it or not? Zoomies don’t only occur after a bath, they often occur for no apparent reason, but whatever the cause the comical way […]
Sweet Dreams are made of This
Even if your pampered pooch sleeps in your bed with you, they should still have their own, or multiple beds that are solely theirs. If you work from home, having a bed in multiple rooms means not having to move one around wherever you go. For those who are particularly lifestyle and décor conscious, beds […]