Related Articles
Schutzhund
Schutzhund literally means protection dog. It was originally designed as a breed test for German Shepherds as a sport and to evaluate their working ability. The first Schutzhund trial was held in Germany in 1901. There are 3 phases to Schutzhund – obedience, tracking and protection. A dog must pass all 3 phases to earn […]
Endangered Small Cats
Three quarters of the world’s wild cat species are small. Many of them are endangered due to factors such as loss of habitat and capture of cats for the pet industry. Black footed cats are possibly the smallest species of cat on earth and are native to Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Overgrazing of livestock […]