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 […]
Brazil is home to 60% of the Amazon rainforest and has the greatest biodiversity of any country on the planet. It has the most species of freshwater fish (3000) and mammals (over 520). It also has 1622 bird species and 468 reptile species. Brazil is second only to Indonesia as the country with the most […]
Wallabies are native to Australia and are similar to kangaroos, but smaller. They are affectionate and playful. They are not suited to extremely hot temperatures, but can adapt to colder climates. When very young, wallabies can be kept indoors but at about a year old they should be kept outdoors with lots of space to […]
